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We are seeking a board-certified Pediatric Hospitalist for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Texas beginning Jan 5, 2026. This week on/week off opportunity features 24-hour call from home and covers a inpatient pediatric floor, ED consults, and newborn couplet care with NNP support. The schedule offers both full-time (20 shifts/month) and part-time...
Location:TX
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
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 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 an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician for a 60-day assignment in Texas, starting Jun 1, 2026. This role involves managing emergency medicine general cases and procedures in a ED unit, with no trauma cases. The position requires overseeing 1-2 patients per hour during 12-hour shifts.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide comprehensive...
Location:TX
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician for an engaging 36-day assignment in Texas, starting Jun 15, 2026. This role involves 7a-7p and 7p-7a shifts, focusing on active awareness of all patients, evaluating and managing unassigned obstetrical and gynecology patients, and responding to emergencies.Responsibilities and DutiesActive awareness...
Location:TX
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an OB/GYN Physician for our client in Texas, for a 36-day assignment starting Jun 15, 2026. This role requires covering 24-hour shifts from 8a-8a, involving active patient awareness on units, emergency response, evaluation of unassigned obstetrical and gynecology patients, and managing deliveries. The physician will be integral in providing...
Location:TX
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician for a 36-day assignment in Texas, starting on Jun 15, 2026. This role involves 8a-8a shifts, focusing on emergency response, comprehensive patient evaluation and management, attending deliveries, providing consultations, and offering surgical assistance for various obstetric and gynecological cases.Responsibilities...
Location:TX
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Texas is seeking a Family Practice Physician for a 2-day assignment, beginning Jun 1, 2026. This role involves 24-hour shifts, providing essential Emergency Medicine and Family Medicine coverage. The Physician will manage 15-18 patients per shift, performing a wide range of procedures including well-woman care, prenatal care, and newborn...
Location:TX
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in TX is seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for a 5-day assignment starting May 20, 2026. This role involves 7p-7a shifts, where you will provide critical support covering OR response time, orthopedic surgery needs, and radiology interpretations.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide OR responseManage orthopedic surgery needsPerform radiology...
Location:TX
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Texas is seeking a skilled Emergency Medicine Physician for a 60-day assignment beginning May 1, 2026. This role requires managing critical OR response times, supporting orthopedic surgery, and overseeing various radiology cases. The schedule details are to be determined, with responsibilities also encompassing cases related to anesthesia,...
Location:TX
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
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.