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We are seeking a Family Practice Physician for a 120-day assignment in California, beginning Mar 16, 2026. This role offers shifts from 8 AM to 5 PM or 12 PM to 8 PM, focusing on a patient volume of three per hour with a commitment to timely charting. The Physician will manage a comprehensive range of cases, including acute and chronic illnesses, extensive...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Pediatrician for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in California, commencing Mar 16, 2026. This role involves a Monday-Friday schedule from 8am-5pm, focusing on seeing approximately three patients per hour, maintaining timely charting, and managing a diverse caseload primarily for young pediatric patients, encompassing general health,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in California is seeking a dedicated Physician - Family Practice for a 120-day assignment, commencing Mar 23, 2026. This role involves a consistent Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm schedule, where you will manage a diverse patient panel, including chronic care, women's health procedures, and ensure timely charting while seeing approximately three...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in California seeks a dedicated Family Practice Physician for a 120-day assignment starting Mar 16, 2026. This role involves managing a diverse patient panel, including extensive women's health services, across shifts like 8-5 or 12-8. The ideal Physician will proficiently see three patients per hour and maintain timely charting.Responsibilities...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Pediatrician for a 60-day assignment in California. This role involves comprehensive outpatient pediatrics, with a consistent schedule from 9a-6p, starting Apr 20, 2026. Join our client and provide essential care in a supportive environment.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide comprehensive outpatient pediatric care.Manage a...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in California is actively seeking a Pediatrician for a 24-day assignment beginning Feb 23, 2026. This role involves managing 20-25 pediatric cases per 7:30am-5:00pm shift within an outpatient intergenerational health center, focusing on patients aged 0-18, including infants and newborns.Responsibilities and DutiesManage pediatric cases within...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in California seeks a dedicated Family Practice Physician for a 60-day assignment starting Mar 2, 2026. This role involves assessing and treating patients with a focus on general family practice, including managing common illnesses and injuries, with no procedures required. The schedule includes Monday through Friday shifts from 8:30 AM to...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist for a 30-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Apr 1, 2026. This position offers flexible scheduling, typically 12-hour shifts with the option for 24-hour shifts if preferred, and requests a minimum of 5 consecutive days per assignment to support continuity of care. The Pediatric Hospitalist will...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatric Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Geriatrician for a locum tenens assignment in California, starting Feb 17, 2026, for a 60-day contract. This Monday through Friday, full-time opportunity focuses on PACE work with low patient volume, supporting patients aged 55 and older in underserved communities.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaStart Date: Feb 17, 2026LOA: 60 daysProvider...
Location:CA
Specialty:Geriatrics
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Apr 1, 2026. This opportunity features night shifts from 7pm to 7am, with responsibilities in inpatient pediatrics, NICU coverage, and emergency department consultations.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaStart Date: Apr 1, 2026LOA: 120 daysProvider Type...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatric Hospitalist
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.