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We are seeking an Obstetrician/Gynecologist Physician for a 15-day assignment in California, starting Sep 25, 2026. This role involves covering outpatient women's health clinic days, typically Fridays and Saturdays weekly, with one clinic day each week, providing patient consultations, follow-ups, and performing procedures such as IUD and Nexplanon...
Location:CA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Physician specializing in Medical Oncology for a 40-day assignment in California, starting Oct 5, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive outpatient medical oncology care during day shifts from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., managing an expected daily patient volume of 20-25. The physician will focus on delivering high-quality patient-centered...
Location:CA
Specialty:Oncology - Medical
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Neonatologist for a 21-day assignment in California, commencing Jan 1, 2027. This role involves providing specialized care for newborns in an inpatient NICU setting, primarily covering night shifts through 12-hour rotations (8 AM–8 PM and 8 PM–8 AM) for approximately 5–7 consecutive shifts each month.Responsibilities...
Location:CA
Specialty:Neonatology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Pediatric Endocrinologist for a 30-day assignment in California, starting Oct 19, 2026. The role involves managing standard shifts and 8-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Responsibilities include comprehensive insulin pump and continuous glucose monitoring management, along with supervising the infusion center for...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatric Endocrinology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Pediatrician for a 60-day assignment in California, starting Sep 14, 2026. The Physician will manage a full-time schedule from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., focusing on preventive care, well-child visits, sick visits, and addressing both acute and chronic issues, including ADHD follow-ups.Responsibilities and DutiesConduct preventive...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in California is seeking a dedicated Psychiatrist for a 27-day assignment, commencing on Sep 21, 2026. This outpatient role primarily involves providing televisits from Tuesday through Thursday, 8 AM to 5 PM, where you will manage patients presenting with conditions such as moderate depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety, ensuring comprehensive...
Location:CA
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Psychiatrist for a 104-day assignment in California, commencing Sep 18, 2026. This role involves working 8:30am-5pm shifts, performing psychiatric evaluations and follow-ups for individuals referred from inpatient hospitals, emergency departments, jails, and various outside agencies within a transitional residential services...
Location:CA
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an experienced Interventional Cardiologist for an 84-day assignment in California, starting Sep 14, 2026. This role involves providing 24-hour call coverage, managing general cardiology and STEMI cases, performing a range of diagnostic and interventional procedures, and conducting cardiac diagnostic tests. Our client requires a dedicated...
Location:CA
Specialty:Interventional Cardiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician for a 60-day assignment in California, commencing Sep 15, 2026. This role requires clinic coverage Monday through Friday, with two Saturdays a month, focusing on assessing and consulting patients of all ages for various general medical needs and preventive care. The schedule includes evening shifts on Mondays...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician for a 60-day assignment in California, starting Sep 15, 2026. This role involves a Monday through Friday schedule, with coverage required for two Saturdays each month, balanced by a weekday off to maintain a consistent five-day work week. Shifts vary, with Mondays from 11:00 AM-7:30 PM, Tuesday through...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
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.
