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We are seeking an Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician for a 49-day assignment in California, starting May 11, 2026. This vital role involves in-house call coverage, with shifts anticipated to be 12 or 24 hours. The physician will be responsible for deliveries, laparoscopic surgeries, and managing both OB and ED calls. Candidates must be prepared to provide...
Location:CA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in California is seeking a Geriatrics Physician for a 60-day assignment starting May 26, 2026. This fulltime Monday through Friday role involves PACE work, primarily paperwork with low patient volume, focusing on all-inclusive care for patients aged 55 and older.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform PACE work, primarily involving paperwork with...
Location:CA
Specialty:Geriatrics
Provider Type:Physician
Our client is actively seeking a Physician specializing in Medical Oncology for a 120-day assignment in California, commencing Jun 8, 2026. This rewarding role involves taking over an established patient panel, managing a diverse range of oncology and hematology cases, implementing chemotherapy plans, and ensuring seamless patient communication. The...
Location:CA
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Cardiologist to join our client's team in California for a 60-day assignment starting Jun 2, 2026. This role involves a mix of M-F clinic hours from 8am-5pm, complemented by weeknight call from 5pm-8am and scheduled weekend 24-hour call. The Physician will manage a general cardiology caseload, including outpatient clinic...
Location:CA
Specialty:Cardiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Urgent Care Physician to join our client's team in California, starting May 25, 2026. This 60-day assignment involves providing care in a minor injury clinic, handling a variety of acute minor injuries, including cuts, sprains, bruises, bites, and burns, during full-time weekday shifts from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. This is...
Location:CA
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in California is seeking an Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician for a 60-day assignment starting Jul 1, 2026. This role involves Monday through Friday clinic hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., complemented by 24-hour call coverage. The physician will be responsible for rounding on the Labor and Delivery floor while on call, managing clinical patients,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in California is seeking a dedicated Pediatrician for a 60-day assignment starting May 26, 2026. This role involves providing essential bread and butter rural health pediatrics, working 5-8 hour shifts to support the community. The Physician will focus on comprehensive patient care, ensuring continuity and high-quality services for pediatric...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology Physician for a 35-day assignment in California, starting Aug 1, 2026. The incoming physician will administer anesthesia to pediatric patients, monitor vital signs, collaborate with other healthcare professionals, and maintain accurate medical records to ensure optimal patient outcomes.Responsibilities...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in California is seeking a dedicated Physician specializing in Psychiatry for a 240-day assignment starting Apr 27, 2026. This role involves providing essential telehealth services where patients attend onsite, managing a schedule of 8:30am-5pm, Monday through Friday. Key responsibilities include conducting patient consults and follow-ups,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in California is seeking a dedicated Psychiatrist for a 120-day locum tenens assignment starting Jun 1, 2026. This role involves providing care to adult and potentially child/adolescent patients, focusing on evaluations and follow-ups within standard daytime shifts, typically seeing 12-16 patients per day.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide...
Location:CA
Specialty:Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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.
