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We are seeking an Optometrist for a 5-day assignment in Pennsylvania, beginning Aug 31, 2026. The schedule involves shifts from 9:00am to 5:00pm, focusing on comprehensive eye examinations, prescribing corrective lenses, and providing expert patient education for routine optometry cases.Responsibilities and DutiesConduct comprehensive eye examinations...
Location:PA
Specialty:Optometry
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Forensic Pathologist for a 35-day locum tenens assignment in Pennsylvania. This opportunity starts May 17, 2026, and will involve in-house services with a flexible schedule across several weeks in May, June, and October. The ideal candidate will provide forensic pathology services and must hold active board certification in forensic...
Location:PA
Specialty:Forensic Pathology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an experienced Obstetrician/Gynecologist for a locum tenens assignment in Pennsylvania. This opportunity begins on Mar 6, 2026, and lasts 40 days, involving 24-hour in-house call shifts over 1-2 weekends per month. The assignment offers a structured weekend call schedule, making it ideal for physicians seeking a defined locum schedule...
Location:PA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Psychiatrist for a 48-week locum tenens assignment with our client in Pennsylvania, starting Jan 27, 2026. This opportunity offers a flexible schedule between Tuesday and Thursday, with 16 hours per week divided between in-person and telehealth visits, including options for alternating weeks on site. The ideal candidate is self-sufficient,...
Location:PA
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a board-certified Vascular Surgeon for a 54-day locum tenens assignment in Pennsylvania, starting Jan 5, 2026. This overnight hospital-based role covers cardiovascular surgery from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with weekend call coverage 2–3 weekends per month (24-hour coverage). The ideal candidate will have an active Pennsylvania license and...
Location:PA
Specialty:Vascular Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Optometrist for an 80-day assignment with our client in Pennsylvania, starting Apr 27, 2026. This role involves comprehensive patient evaluations for surgical suitability, along with managing conditions such as glaucoma and cataracts, and providing post-operative care. The schedule for this role is 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.Responsibilities...
Location:PA
Specialty:Optometry
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Psychiatrist for a 20-day assignment in Pennsylvania, starting May 4, 2026. This role involves conducting diagnostic evaluations, providing therapy, and managing medication for patients with various mental health conditions. The Psychiatrist will work collaboratively in a clinic setting, offering 2 to 4 hours of patient care per week,...
Location:PA
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Pediatric Pulmonologist for our client in Pennsylvania to begin a 60-day assignment on Jun 15, 2026. This role involves comprehensive inpatient, bronchoscopy, and outpatient duties, including providing day and night call coverage for seven days a week.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform inpatient, bronchoscopy, and outpatient care.Provide...
Location:PA
Specialty:Pediatric Pulmonology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Physician specializing in Pediatric Nephrology for an exciting 90-day assignment in PA, starting Jun 12, 2026. This role involves a Monday through Friday schedule from 8am-4:30pm, focusing on essential procedures like Hemodialysis, EEG Reads, and Intubation, alongside managing pediatric nephrology cases, outpatient clinic duties, and...
Location:PA
Specialty:Pediatric Nephrology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client is seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician for an engaging 6-day assignment in Pennsylvania, starting May 4, 2026. This role involves a collaborative approach, where the Physician will provide essential oversight and support to two Nurse Practitioners, including signing off on their day-to-day tasks and prescriptions, ensuring continuous,...
Location:PA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
Locum tenens physician jobs are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at healthcare facilities over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year. Locum and travel physicians hold all the same qualifications as a permanent physician, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility. Explore our locum tenens guide to learn more.
According to ZipRecruiter, physicians in Pennsylvania typically earn an average of $135,872 per year.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, family medicine physicians earn an average of $266,410 a year.
Both MD and DO physicians in Pennsylvania are required to complete 100 hours of CME every two years. The topics and courses covered vary for each type of physician.
Yes, new graduates can work in Pennsylvania as long as they receive the proper licensing and certification specific to their state. Check out our physician licensing guide to get started.
The highest paying physician specialties include neurosurgery, thoracic, and orthopedic surgery. Highly technical surgical specialties like these earn around $600,000 a year.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the number of physician and surgeon jobs will increase by 3% between 2022 and 2032. About 24,200 openings for physicians and surgeons are projected each year.