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We are seeking a board-certified Neonatologist for a 10-day locum tenens assignment in Texas starting Dec 13, 2025. This role features 24-hour shifts with rounding plus call from home or hotel, covering a NICU and newborn nursery. The assignment is ideal for a doctor eager to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a hospital working towards a...
Location:TX
Specialty:Neonatology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an experienced Pathologist for a locum tenens opportunity in Texas, beginning Feb 2, 2026. This assignment offers a 50-day duration with flexible PRN scheduling, typically covering 8a - 5p day shifts. The position is ideal for candidates interested in a dynamic, ongoing locum environment with 1 to 2 weeks of coverage per month.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:TX
Specialty:Pathology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Pathologist for a 10-day locum tenens assignment in Texas starting Feb 9, 2026. This role offers day shifts, Monday through Friday, with hours from 8am to 5pm. Responsibilities will include providing AP/CP pathology services on a PRN basis, picking up available shifts as needed during the contract period.Job DetailsLocation: TexasStart...
Location:TX
Specialty:Pathology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an experienced Obstetrician/Gynecologist for an 8-week locum tenens assignment in Texas. This opportunity begins on Feb 6, 2026, and features day shifts, Monday through Friday, with nightly call and a sleep room provided. The ideal candidate will be board certified or eligible in OB/GYN (or Family Practice with OB experience), ready to...
Location:TX
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a board-certified Neurologist with an active Texas license for a 2-day locum tenens assignment starting Apr 10, 2026. This opportunity involves 24-hour neurology consult services with unrestricted evening and overnight call coverage, supporting a Comprehensive Stroke Center.Job DetailsLocation: TexasStart Date: Apr 10, 2026LOA: 2 daysProvider...
Location:TX
Specialty:Neurology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for a 56-day locum tenens assignment in Texas beginning Jan 12, 2026. This position offers multiple ED shift options, including both day and night hours, with a flexible schedule of 7 to 14 shifts per month. Board certification in Emergency Medicine and current ACLS, ATLS, and BLS certifications are required....
Location:TX
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Pain Medicine Specialist for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Texas, beginning Jan 1, 2026. This opportunity offers day shifts, Monday through Friday, from 8am to 5pm. The provider will serve as the sole pain management doctor, utilizing both interventional and non-interventional techniques to diagnose, treat, and manage...
Location:TX
Specialty:Pain Management
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a board-certified Pediatric Hospitalist for a 7-day locum tenens assignment in Texas, starting Jan 5, 2026. This position features a week on/week off schedule with 24-hour call from home, covering a pediatric inpatient floor, ED consults, and newborn couplet care with neonatal nurse practitioner support.Job DetailsLocation: TexasStart...
Location:TX
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an experienced Obstetrician/Gynecologist for a locum tenens OB Laborist assignment in Texas. This opportunity begins on Apr 6, 2026, and spans a 60-day assignment, offering 24-hour in-house call shifts (7am-7am) with a typical schedule of 6-10 shifts per month. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive inpatient obstetric and gynecological...
Location:TX
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Optometrist to provide locum tenens coverage for a healthcare facility in Texas. This 10-day assignment offers an excellent opportunity for a qualified physician specializing in Optometry to contribute their expertise in a dynamic setting. Starting on 03/09/2026, the selected provider will work Monday through Friday, from...
Location:TX
Specialty:Optometry
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 Texas typically earn an average of $129,111 per year.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, family medicine physicians earn an average of $214,720 a year.
Physicians in Texas are required to complete 48 hours of CME every two years.
Yes, new graduates can work in Texas 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.