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We are seeking a dedicated Rheumatologist for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in New Jersey, starting May 18, 2026. Our client is looking for a Physician to provide comprehensive care for patients with a wide range of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases on a full-time, flexible schedule.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide comprehensive care for patients...
Location:NJ
Specialty:Rheumatology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Neuroradiologist for a 40-day assignment starting Jun 1, 2026, in New Jersey. This role involves working 8-hour shifts, primarily reading for two hospitals and managing a diverse caseload of ER and outpatient CT/MR cases, including CTA, MRA, MRI, and PET scans.Responsibilities and DutiesRead for two hospitals, managing a diverse...
Location:NJ
Specialty:Neuroradiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an Urgent Care Physician to join our client's team in New Jersey for a 60-day assignment starting Jun 6, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive urgent care services to patients of all ages, including COVID-related care, suturing, and splinting. The physician will manage a high-volume caseload with variable shifts, ensuring...
Location:NJ
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an Urgent Care Physician for a critical 1-day assignment in New Jersey, starting Jul 4, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive urgent care services, including COVID-19 patient management, suturing, and splinting. Shifts are scheduled from 8-3, with the expectation that all patients will be seen before departure, even if it requires...
Location:NJ
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in New Jersey is seeking an Urgent Care Physician for a 1-day assignment, beginning Jul 4, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive urgent care, including managing COVID cases, performing suturing, and splinting, within a high-volume clinic setting. The schedule for this position is an 8-3 shift, requiring the physician to ensure...
Location:NJ
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Urgent Care Physician for a 1-day assignment in New Jersey, starting Jul 4, 2026. This dynamic role involves comprehensive urgent care duties, including COVID cases, suturing, and splinting, often in a high-volume, sole provider setting. Shifts are typically 8 AM to 3 PM, but flexibility is required to ensure all patients presenting...
Location:NJ
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician
We are actively seeking a talented Orthopedic Surgeon for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in New Jersey, beginning Aug 31, 2026. This engaging role focuses on performing joint replacement surgeries, including total hip and knee replacements, within a Monday to Friday 8a-4p schedule, complemented by a 1:6 call rotation.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform...
Location:NJ
Specialty:Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in New Jersey is actively seeking a skilled Orthopedic Surgeon Physician for an engaging 120-day assignment, commencing on Aug 31, 2026. This vital role involves a demanding schedule of Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM, complemented by a 1:6 call rotation, where you will primarily manage and treat ortho trauma cases, ensuring comprehensive...
Location:NJ
Specialty:Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in New Jersey is seeking a dedicated Sports Medicine Physician for a 120-day assignment starting Aug 31, 2026. This role involves working Monday-Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM with a 1-in-6 call schedule, focusing on treating a variety of cases including ACLs, rotator cuffs, and quad tendons.Responsibilities and DutiesWork Monday-Friday, 8 AM to...
Location:NJ
Specialty:Sports Medicine - Orthopedics
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Mammography Physician for an exciting 60-day locum tenens assignment in New Jersey, starting Jul 6, 2026. This role involves 8-hour shifts, focusing on comprehensive breast imaging, including 2-5 biopsies and 40-60 screeners (both 2d and 3d). Join our client's dedicated team and provide essential care within a supportive...
Location:NJ
Specialty:Mammography
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 New Jersey typically earn an average of $136,381 per year.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, family medicine physicians earn an average of $213,320 a year.
Physicians in New Jersey are required to complete 100 hours of CME every two years.
Yes, new graduates can work in New Jersey 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.
