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Our client in Illinois is actively seeking a skilled Vascular Surgeon to begin a 30-day assignment on Jun 1, 2026. This full-time engagement involves performing open and endovascular procedures, managing a daily census of 5-10 patients, and working within a Trauma Center, including approximately 6 outpatient elective procedures.Responsibilities and...
Location:IL
Specialty:Vascular Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
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 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 dedicated Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician for an engaging 365-day locum tenens assignment in Illinois, commencing Oct 1, 2026. This vital role involves providing comprehensive OB/GYN patient care within a clinic setting, performing scheduled gynecology surgeries, delivering babies during the day, and taking weekday call to meet our...
Location:IL
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Hospitalist Physician to join our client in Illinois for a 190-day assignment starting Sep 4, 2026. This nocturnist role involves a 10 on 10 off schedule, working 7P-7A, and focuses on admissions, particularly to the ICU, and critical response duties, providing essential support to patient care throughout the night.Responsibilities...
Location:IL
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Illinois is seeking a dedicated Nuclear Medicine Physician for a 90-day assignment beginning Oct 1, 2026. This role involves working 3p-11p shifts, focusing on general STAT radiology needs, including teleradiology reading of studies like CT, US, XR, occasional MRI, and rare nuclear medicine exams within a trauma and stroke center.Responsibilities...
Location:IL
Specialty:Radiology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client is actively seeking a dedicated Radiation Oncologist to join their team in Illinois for a 180-day assignment, commencing on Oct 22, 2026. This role involves managing an adult clinic, performing approximately 12 treatments daily, with consistent shifts from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.Responsibilities and DutiesManage an adult clinic.Perform approximately...
Location:IL
Specialty:Radiation Oncology
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
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.
