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Job Title: RadiologistStart Date: Late JulyLOA: 30 daysSchedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMFacility Location: California Type of Facility: HospitalRequirements:• Board Certified in Radiology (ABR or AOBR)• Active California medical license• Breast Fellowship-trained• BLS certificationResponsibilities:• Perform mammography readings...
Location:CA
Specialty:Radiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Family Practice Physician for a 120-day locum tenens assignment at a multi-specialty clinic in California, starting 06/09/2025. This opportunity requires coverage Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 5 PM, with 36 hours of patient care and 4 hours of administrative time per week. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an experienced Orthopedic Surgeon for a locum tenens position at a hospital in California. This assignment begins on 06/06/2025 and initially covers 10 days of 24-hour call shifts, with specific urgent dates in June and July, and additional coverage expected from August through December. The surgeon will provide on-call coverage for...
Location:CA
Specialty:Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Gastroenterologist for a 40-day locum tenens position at a hospital in California. The assignment begins on 09/29/2025, with a schedule of Monday to Friday from 7 AM to 4 PM, covering specific weeks. The physician will primarily focus on inpatient scoping procedures, performing approximately 10 scopes per day to help address...
Location:CA
Specialty:Gastroenterology
Provider Type:Physician
Barton Associates is seeking a skilled Family Practice Physician for an 80-day locum tenens assignment at a multi-specialty clinic in California. Starting on 06/02/2025, this role requires coverage Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with a wide scope of general family medicine cases in a rural setting,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Urology Surgeon for a locum tenens position at a hospital in California. This 70-day assignment begins on 06/02/2025, and requires expertise in general adult urology, advanced endoscopic techniques, and various surgical procedures. The ideal candidate will manage clinic hours, perform scheduled OR procedures, and provide 24-hour...
Location:CA
Specialty:Urology Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
Barton Associates is partnering with a hospital in California to place a locum tenens General Surgeon for a 70-day assignment starting June 16, 2025 covering Monday - Friday, 7 AM - 4 PM.Start Date: June 16, 2025LOA: 70 daysSchedule: Monday - Friday, 7 AM - 4 PMFacility Location: CaliforniaProvider Needed: General SurgeonType of Facility: HospitalRequirements:• California...
Location:CA
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
Your next locum tenens opportunity awaits in California! Our client is looking for a physician specializing in family practice to begin coverage in late April. Hours include 8a - 5p shifts from Tuesdays - Fridays. The selected locum will be handling all aspects of family medicine cases and procedures. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity....
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
Barton Associates is seeking an experienced Gastroenterologist for an 84-day locum tenens position at two hospitals in California. Starting on 04/21/2025, this assignment offers a combination of outpatient clinic work and 24-hour call coverage. The schedule includes 5 days per week of outpatient clinic from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, plus 14 shifts per month...
Location:CA
Specialty:Gastroenterology
Provider Type:Physician
Ever wanted to visit California? Now you can with this locum tenens opportunity! Our client is looking for a pediatrician to begin coverage in early June. Hours include 8a - 5p shifts for 4-5 days per week. The selected locum will be handling all aspects of pediatrics cases and procedures. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. This...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
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 California typically earn an average of $136,219 per year.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, family medicine physicians earn an average of $251,640 a year.
MD physicians in California are required to complete 50 hours of CME every two years. DO physicians are required to complete 100 hours of CME every two years.
Yes, new graduates can work in California 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.