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Job DetailsStart Date: ImmediatelySchedule: 8a - 6p shiftsResponsibilities:• CT reads• Mammos• MRIs• Biopsies• Paras/Thoras• Other radiology casesRequirements:• Board certified/eligible• Valid CA state licenseApply today to learn more!Benefits:Strong compensationTravel-related expenses coveredA-rated medical malpractice insurance providedDedicated...
Location:CA
Specialty:Radiology
Provider Type:Physician
Job DetailsStart Date: Early JulySchedule: 8a - 4p shifts from Mondays - Fridays for 2 weeks per monthResponsibilities:• CT scans• X-rays• MRIs• Ultrasounds• Mammos• Paracentesis/Thoracentesis• Other radiology cases and proceduresRequirements:• Board certified/eligible• Valid CA state license• BLS and ACLS certificationsApply today...
Location:CA
Specialty:Radiology
Provider Type:Physician
Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaStart Date: Early AprilSchedule: 12 hour day or night shiftsResponsibilities:• Handling all aspects of emergency medicine cases and proceduresRequirements:• Board certified (ABEM)• BLS, ATLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications• Some medical director experienceApply today to learn more!Benefits:Strong compensationTravel-related...
Location:CA
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
Job DetailsStart Date: Late NovemberDuration: 120 daysSchedule: 1pm to 10pm or 7a - 4:30p shiftsResponsibilities:• Performing general diagnostic radiology for the emergency room• Handling some light interventional radiology procedures, such as paracentesis and thoracentesis• Conducting possible biopsies• Primarily reading CT scans, with some...
Location:CA
Specialty:Radiology
Provider Type:Physician
Job DetailsStart Date: Mid January 2025Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PMResponsibilities:• Perform breast imaging• Interpret diagnostic imagesRequirements:• Experience with breast imaging• Active California state licenseApply today to learn more!Benefits:Strong compensationTravel-related expenses coveredA-rated medical malpractice...
Location:CA
Specialty:Radiology
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 early April. Hours include 8a - 5p shifts from Mondays - Fridays. The selected locum will be handling sick/well visits, colds, coughs, flu symptoms, women's health, chronic illnesses, and other family...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
Looking for your next locum tenens opportunity? Look no further! Our client in California is looking for a pediatrician to begin coverage in early June. Hours include 10a - 7p shifts from Mondays - Fridays. 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
California is the site of your next locum tenens opportunity! Our client is looking for a pediatrician to begin coverage in early May. Hours include 8a - 5p shifts from Mondays - Fridays. The selected locum will be handling all aspects of pediatrics cases and procedures. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. This facility uses Athenahealth...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Physician
Ever wanted to visit California? Now you can with this locum tenens opportunity! Our client is looking for a physician specializing in family practice to begin coverage in early April. Hours include 8a - 5p shifts from Mondays - Fridays. The selected locum will be handling all aspects of family medicine cases and procedures. There is a chance for an...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
Cross California off your bucket list with this locum tenens opportunity! Our client is looking for a cardiothoracic surgeon to begin coverage in early April. Hours include 24 hour call coverage shifts. The selected locum will be handling all aspects of cardiothoracic cases and procedures. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. This...
Location:CA
Specialty:Cardiothoracic Surgery
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.