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We are seeking a board-certified Pathologist for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Texas starting Mar 2, 2026. This opportunity offers a Monday to Friday schedule, 8am to 5pm, with on-call requirements after hours, weekends, and holidays. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in both anatomic and clinical pathology and demonstrate proficiency across...
Location:TX
Specialty:Pathology
Provider Type:Physician
We are actively seeking a skilled Neurologist to join our client in TX for an 8-day assignment, commencing May 30, 2026. This vital role involves treating patients within a department at a Trauma facility, managing approximately 5 patient encounters per shift, and utilizing the Medhost EMR system. The selected Physician will handle a comprehensive range...
Location:TX
Specialty:Neurology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Texas is actively seeking a dedicated Pain Management Physician for a 48-day assignment commencing Apr 20, 2026. This vital role involves a weekly commitment to review and sign off on Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant charts, with an average of 20-25 charts per week, primarily focusing on outpatient pain management and a diverse...
Location:TX
Specialty:Pain Management
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Psychiatrist for a 120-day assignment in Texas, starting Apr 20, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive psychiatric services to dually diagnosed adult patients committed under forensic orders in a specialized state hospital setting. The schedule consists of full-time day shifts from 8:00a-5:00p with no call requirements, focusing...
Location:TX
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Texas is seeking a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Physician for a 4-day assignment starting May 22, 2026. This role involves providing essential hospital call coverage, managing high-risk pregnancies, and performing a variety of obstetric procedures and consultations. The physician will handle approximately 25-30 patient encounters per shift...
Location:TX
Specialty:Maternal Fetal Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a board-certified Pediatric Hospitalist for a 7-day locum tenens assignment in Texas, starting Jan 5, 2026. This position features a week on/week off schedule with 24-hour call from home, covering a pediatric inpatient floor, ED consults, and newborn couplet care with neonatal nurse practitioner support.Job DetailsLocation: TexasStart...
Location:TX
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a board-certified Pediatric Hospitalist for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Texas beginning Jan 5, 2026. This week on/week off opportunity features 24-hour call from home and covers a inpatient pediatric floor, ED consults, and newborn couplet care with NNP support. The schedule offers both full-time (20 shifts/month) and part-time...
Location:TX
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
We are actively seeking an Internal Medicine Physician for a 70-day assignment in Texas, starting Apr 20, 2026. This role with our client involves a schedule of 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM or 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, focusing on comprehensive primary care duties including chronic disease management, preventive screenings, and general internal medicine cases.Responsibilities...
Location:TX
Specialty:Internal Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Texas is seeking a Pulmonary Critical Care Physician for a 28-day assignment starting May 1, 2026. This role involves 7a-7p shifts, providing critical care at a trauma facility. The physician will be responsible for managing a variety of complex pulmonary conditions, including acute respiratory distress syndrome, pulmonary embolism with...
Location:TX
Specialty:Pulmonary Critical Care
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for a 56-day locum tenens assignment in Texas beginning Jan 12, 2026. This position offers multiple ED shift options, including both day and night hours, with a flexible schedule of 7 to 14 shifts per month. Board certification in Emergency Medicine and current ACLS, ATLS, and BLS certifications are required....
Location:TX
Specialty:Emergency 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 Texas typically earn an average of $129,111 per year.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, family medicine physicians earn an average of $214,720 a year.
Physicians in Texas are required to complete 48 hours of CME every two years.
Yes, new graduates can work in Texas 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.