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We are seeking a dedicated Medical Oncologist for a 39-day assignment in Missouri, starting Jun 3, 2026. This full-time, 100% outpatient role involves working an 8-5 schedule, providing care to approximately 15 adult patients daily, including new consults, without any hospital, ICU, or surgical center coverage required.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide...
Location:MO
Specialty:Oncology - Medical
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an Urgent Care Physician for a 90-day assignment in Missouri, commencing on Jun 22, 2026. This role involves performing a range of procedures including suturing, wound care, I&Ds, splinting, X-Ray and ECG over-reads, and IV placement. The schedule will include a mix of 12-hour and 8-hour shifts at state-of-the-art centers.Responsibilities...
Location:MO
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Missouri seeks an Emergency Medicine Physician for a 120-day assignment, commencing Mar 10, 2026. This role features various shift options, spanning day, evening, and night hours, and requires expertise in critical procedures such as laceration repair, incision and drainage, intubation, central line placement, chest tube insertion, and...
Location:MO
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician for a 24-day assignment in Missouri, commencing Aug 3, 2026. This role involves working one day per week from 8am to 5pm, providing comprehensive outpatient care. The physician will be responsible for seeing 5-10 patients per day, performing initial evaluations, managing medications,...
Location:MO
Specialty:Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an experienced Orthopedic Surgeon for a 18-day locum tenens assignment in Missouri, starting Sep 10, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive orthopedic care, including general and trauma cases, at a Trauma Center. Expect 24-hour shifts with approximately 8 hours of direct patient contact daily and a guaranteed 7am OR block for...
Location:MO
Specialty:Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
We are actively seeking a dedicated Podiatrist for a 24-day locum tenens assignment in Missouri, commencing Jul 4, 2026. This role involves managing primary cases such as wound care, complex infections, diabetic ulcers, circulatory issues, and gangrene, with a focus on performing bedside wound treatments. The schedule offers flexible 5-hour days on...
Location:MO
Specialty:Podiatry
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Psychiatrist for an engaging 120-day assignment in Missouri, commencing on Aug 24, 2026. This role involves working 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM shifts, seeing 16-18 patients per day within a 74-bed unit, collaborating closely with two Nurse Practitioners to ensure comprehensive patient care.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide psychiatric...
Location:MO
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Hematologist/Oncologist Physician for a 60-day assignment with our client in Missouri, commencing Sep 3, 2026. The incoming physician will primarily manage medical oncology and hematology patients, conducting consults, follow-ups, and potentially bone marrow procedures. This role involves an anticipated 18-25 patient encounters...
Location:MO
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Medical Oncologist Physician for a 40-day locum tenens assignment in Missouri, beginning Jun 22, 2026. This role involves 8-hour day shifts, primarily focused on clinic and inpatient rounding with an anticipated patient load of 10-20 per day. Our client requires a dedicated professional to manage a diverse range of medical oncology...
Location:MO
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
We are actively seeking a board-certified Pathologist for a 100-day locum tenens assignment in Missouri, beginning Jul 20, 2026. This role involves working consistent 8-hour shifts, where the Physician will primarily handle a variety of cases, including breast, colon, prostate, and lung resections. Key responsibilities also encompass performing frozen...
Location:MO
Specialty:Pathology
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 Missouri typically earn an average of $139,808 per year.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, family medicine physicians earn an average of $223,180 a year.
Physicians in Missouri are required to complete 50 hours of CME every two years.
Yes, new graduates can work in Missouri 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.
