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We are seeking a skilled Radiologist Physician for our client in California, for a 24-day assignment starting May 11, 2026. This role involves weekend shifts from 8 AM to 6 PM, focusing on a diverse mix of MRI, CT, ultrasound, and plain film interpretations. The ideal candidate will have experience in body imaging, as the position does not require nuclear...
Location:CA
Specialty:Radiology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in California is seeking a dedicated Geriatrics Physician for an 80-day assignment starting Mar 23, 2026. This role involves working 8a-5p, primarily within a PACE Program, providing comprehensive care for highly complex geriatric patients, including rounding at skilled nursing facilities and managing chronic conditions.Responsibilities and...
Location:CA
Specialty:Internal Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Obstetrician/Gynecologist for a 60-day assignment in California, commencing Apr 20, 2026. This role involves 24-hour in-house Laborist shifts, providing comprehensive care across various obstetric cases, including low-risk pregnancies, FHR interpretation, OB ultrasounds, routine deliveries, and managing complicated deliveries...
Location:CA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in California is seeking an Infectious Disease Physician for a 13-day assignment beginning May 30, 2026. This role features 8a-5p shifts, primarily focusing on patient rounding at a main hospital with an average census of 10-20, alongside occasional visits to nearby facilities. The Physician will manage a comprehensive spectrum of infectious...
Location:CA
Specialty:Infectious Disease
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Hematologist/Oncologist Physician for a 120-day assignment in California, starting Mar 30, 2026. Our client requires coverage Monday through Friday, 8:30a-5:00p, where you will manage a patient mix of hematology and oncology cases, performing evaluations, examinations, writing prescriptions, and overseeing treatments including chemotherapy...
Location:CA
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in California is actively seeking a skilled Hematologist/Oncologist Physician for a 120-day assignment starting Mar 30, 2026. This role involves managing a balanced caseload of hematology and oncology patients, focusing on comprehensive patient evaluations, treatment planning, and delivering essential therapies like chemotherapy and infusions...
Location:CA
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in California seeks a dedicated Hematologist/Oncologist Physician for a 120-day assignment starting Mar 30, 2026. This full-time role, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, focuses on 60% hematology and 40% oncology cases. Duties involve patient evaluations, physical examinations, prescribing, patient education, and administering chemotherapy and infusions....
Location:CA
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist Physician for a 10-day assignment with our client in California, starting Dec 21, 2026. This role involves 24-hour call from 7am-7am, where you will attend high-risk C/S and high-risk vaginal deliveries, manage admits, rounding, and ER consults. The physician must be proficient in intubation, stabilization for...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatric Hospitalist
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 actively seeking an Urgent Care Physician for a 40-day assignment starting May 25, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive urgent care services across varied shifts, including 8a-8p and 9a-5p, to meet patient needs efficiently.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide urgent care servicesManage cases involving cold, cough,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Urgent Care
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.