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We are seeking an Otolaryngology/ENT Physician for a 42-day assignment in Illinois, starting Aug 10, 2026. This role involves working within a multispecialty group and hospital setting, managing 10-14 patients daily across a diverse population including pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics, and performing standard ENT surgical procedures, in-office scopes,...
Location:IL
Specialty:Otolaryngology/ENT Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Illinois is actively seeking an experienced OB/GYN Physician for a 72-day assignment beginning Jul 20, 2026. This role involves providing full spectrum obstetrics and gynecology care, encompassing a range of deliveries and managing post-partum patients, primarily through a 24-hour in-house call schedule to ensure comprehensive patient...
Location:IL
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Illinois is actively seeking a skilled Urology Physician for an 80-day assignment beginning May 25, 2026. This role involves 24-hour call coverage across multiple small facilities, focusing on bread and butter urological cases. You will manage ER consults, potential follow-up patient clinic visits, and a normal acute mix of conditions...
Location:IL
Specialty:Urology Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Radiation Oncologist Physician for an 80-day assignment in Illinois, commencing Sep 14, 2026. This role involves managing treatment plans, providing comprehensive patient care, and conducting consultations, with shifts typically running 8a-4:30p.Responsibilities and DutiesDevelop and implement treatment plansProvide comprehensive...
Location:IL
Specialty:Radiation Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Illinois is seeking a dedicated Wound Care Physician for a 40-day assignment starting Jul 13, 2026. This role involves comprehensive wound assessments, developing treatment plans, and performing essential procedures such as wound debridement. The typical schedule for this position is 8am-5pm, focusing on advanced wound care therapies and...
Location:IL
Specialty:Wound Care
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Illinois is seeking a Board Certified Cardiologist for a 25-day locum tenens assignment, beginning Aug 17, 2026. This role focuses on non-invasive cardiology, involving responsibilities such as reading echoes, Holters, and ECGs. The schedule includes a shared call rotation with specific weekend duties to ensure comprehensive patient care.Responsibilities...
Location:IL
Specialty:Cardiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an Interventional Cardiologist Physician for a 50-day assignment in Illinois, starting Aug 10, 2026. This role involves a schedule of one to two weeks per month, Monday through Friday, 8a-5:30p, with additional on-call duties from 5:30p-7:30am. The physician will be responsible for a mix of cath lab procedures, office patient care, and...
Location:IL
Specialty:Interventional Cardiology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Illinois is seeking a dedicated Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician for a 60-day assignment starting Jun 1, 2026. This full-time role involves providing comprehensive inpatient rehab floor coverage, where you will manage rehabilitation plans and coordinate patient care as a vital part of an interdisciplinary team, collaborating...
Location:IL
Specialty:Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Illinois is seeking a Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician for a 120-day assignment beginning Aug 10, 2026. This vital role involves providing general Maternal Fetal Medicine duties, with a consistent daily schedule from 8am-4:30pm, contributing essential care to patients.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide general Maternal Fetal Medicine...
Location:IL
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 Illinois typically earn an average of $139,384 per year.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, family medicine physicians earn an average of $167,480 a year.
Physicians in Illinois are required to complete 150 hours of CME every three years.
Yes, new graduates can work in Illinois 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.
