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Our client in Rhode Island is seeking a qualified Psychiatrist for a 120-day locum tenens assignment, starting on Sep 1, 2025. The schedule is Monday through Friday, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, focusing on inpatient civil and forensic psychiatric care, including schizophrenia, mental health issues, and some personality disorders. This role requires a board...
Location:RI
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an experienced Psychiatrist for a 12-month locum tenens assignment in Rhode Island, starting Oct 6, 2025. This opportunity requires just 1 hour per month, focusing on provider supervision and chart review for NPs and PAs in an outpatient setting. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of outpatient psychiatric experience and hold...
Location:RI
Specialty:Psychiatry
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 Rhode Island typically earn an average of $146,722 per year.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, family medicine physicians earn an average of $212,130 a year.
Physicians in Rhode Island are required to complete 40 hours of CME every two years.
Yes, new graduates can work in Rhode Island 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.