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We are seeking a Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeon for a 60-day assignment starting Oct 5, 2026, in Tennessee. This role involves weekday daytime responsibilities from 7 am to 4 pm with out-of-house call, and 24-hour out-of-house call on weekends. The surgeon will handle rounding, OR procedures, ED consults, and 24-hour call, addressing cases like...
Location:TN
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Tennessee is seeking an Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician for a 3-day assignment starting Jul 3, 2026. This role involves providing 24-hour call coverage, with shifts from 7a-7a, focusing on essential duties such as performing C-sections and conducting vaginal deliveries.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide 24-hour call coveragePerform C-sectionsConduct...
Location:TN
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Tennessee is seeking an Advanced Gastroenterology Physician for a 90-day assignment starting Jun 22, 2026. This role requires expertise in general GI and ERCP cases and procedures, offering flexibility with EUS scheduling, and may involve rounding. The consistent schedule typically involves coverage beginning Monday mornings.Responsibilities...
Location:TN
Specialty:Gastroenterology - Advanced [EUS/ERCP]
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an Advanced Gastroenterology Physician for our client in Tennessee, commencing Oct 5, 2026, for a 90-day assignment. This opportunity involves a continuous Monday to Monday schedule, where the physician will be experienced in all general GI and ERCP cases and procedures.Responsibilities and DutiesExperienced in all General GI and ERCP...
Location:TN
Specialty:Gastroenterology - Advanced [EUS/ERCP]
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a highly skilled Gastroenterology - Advanced [EUS/ERCP] Physician for an engaging 90-day assignment in Tennessee. This role begins Aug 3, 2026, offering consistent weekly coverage from Monday 7am EST to Monday 7am EST. The successful candidate will manage general GI and ERCP cases and procedures, with opportunities to assist with rounding...
Location:TN
Specialty:Gastroenterology - Advanced [EUS/ERCP]
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an Advanced Gastroenterology Physician to join our client in Tennessee for a 90-day assignment beginning Aug 3, 2026. This role involves consistent weekly coverage from Monday 7am EST to Monday 7am EST, focusing on a mix of general GI and ERCP cases and procedures, with flexibility for EUS scheduling.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform...
Location:TN
Specialty:Gastroenterology - Advanced [EUS/ERCP]
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Tennessee is seeking a skilled Cardiologist for a 42-day locum tenens assignment, beginning Jun 1, 2026. This full-time role involves daily inpatient rounding with an APP team for 10 hours on weekdays, and 24-hour weekend call coverage. The focus is exclusively on inpatient general cardiology, including CCU/ICU patients, with no outpatient...
Location:TN
Specialty:Cardiology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Tennessee is seeking a dedicated Radiation Oncologist for a 120-day assignment starting Aug 3, 2026. This role involves full-time hours from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, where you will be responsible for clinic, treatments, and call. The position requires managing 40-50 patients daily using two treatment machines and a CT Simulator, with limited...
Location:TN
Specialty:Radiation Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Urologist Physician for a 60-day assignment in Tennessee, starting Jun 29, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive urology services, including general adult urology procedures and ureteroscopy, with shift hours to be determined. The ideal candidate will manage 10-15 patient encounters per shift.Responsibilities and...
Location:TN
Specialty:Urology Surgery
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 Tennessee typically earn an average of $135,279 per year.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, family medicine physicians earn an average of $254,040 a year.
Both MD and DO physicians in Tennessee must complete 40 hours of CME every two years. For MD physicians, they must all be Category 1. DO physician CME courses must be AOA 1A or 2A.
Yes, new graduates can work in Tennessee 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.
