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We are seeking a dedicated Hepatologist for a 48-day assignment in California, starting Aug 10, 2026. This fully remote role requires a commitment of just 1-2 hours per month, focusing on responding to chart requests and performing peer-to-peer chart reviews for transplant patients, with potential for direct patient virtual visits as requested.Responsibilities...
Location:CA
Specialty:Hepatology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Psychiatrist Physician for a 120-day assignment in California, starting Sep 14, 2026. This role involves comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and patient education, with a flexible schedule covering 36 to 40 hours per week.Responsibilities and DutiesConduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and establish...
Location:CA
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician
We are actively seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician for a critical 65-day assignment in California, beginning Aug 3, 2026. This role focuses on delivering comprehensive patient care, including routine checkups, screenings, and vaccinations, alongside managing chronic conditions and various acute care cases. The position requires commitment...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Physician specializing in Medical Oncology for a 40-day assignment with our client in California, beginning Aug 31, 2026. This role involves standard daytime shifts from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., focusing on managing 20-40 patients daily, supported by Medical Assistants, available scribe services, and dictation.Responsibilities and DutiesWork...
Location:CA
Specialty:Oncology - Medical
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an Internal Medicine Physician for a 60-day assignment in California, beginning Sep 14, 2026. The client offers a busy clinic schedule of 5-8s, where the Physician will manage a range of typical primary care cases, including cold, cough, flu, diabetes, and hypertension. This role involves caring for an older patient population and performing...
Location:CA
Specialty:Internal Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician for a 60-day assignment in California, starting Aug 24, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive outpatient prenatal, postpartum, and gynecologic care, evaluating diagnostic tests, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Work hours are typically 8a - 5p.Responsibilities...
Location:CA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in California is seeking a dedicated Cardiologist for a 100-day assignment beginning Aug 31, 2026. This role involves 8a-5p shifts, where you will perform a range of critical procedures including cardioversion, TEE, pacemaker insertion, battery change out, and loop recorder insertions or removals. You will also be responsible for interpreting...
Location:CA
Specialty:Cardiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an Otologist/Neurotologist Physician for a 120-day assignment in California, starting Aug 5, 2026. This role involves a full-time schedule from 8:00 am to 5:00 PM, focusing on general otolaryngology duties, including surgical, non-surgical, and a variety of endoscopic procedures.Responsibilities and DutiesGeneral OtolaryngologySurgical...
Location:CA
Specialty:Otolaryngology/ENT Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Pediatric Anesthesiologist for an 84-day assignment in California, starting Oct 1, 2026. This role involves administering anesthesia to pediatric patients across a full scope of cases, including neonates and children under two, in a stand-alone children's hospital. The physician will collaborate with other healthcare professionals,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatric Anesthesiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician for a 35-day assignment in California, starting Oct 1, 2026. This role involves supporting our client's new outpatient clinic program, working Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM, with an anticipated patient load of approximately eight patients per day. The physician will be crucial...
Location:CA
Specialty:Maternal Fetal Medicine
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.
