Pennsylvania Facility Seeks a Locum Tenens Hospitalist
Hiring bonus: up to $1,000 — CompHealth pays new hires who apply through this link. Terms are set by the agency.
- Agency
- CompHealth
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Job type
- Physician
- Profession
- Physician
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 17, 2026
Typical pay
- Median hourly (Pennsylvania)
- $104
- Median weekly (40 h)
- $4,179
- Median yearly
- $217,318
CompHealth doesn't list the pay for this job. Physician jobs in Pennsylvania pay a median of $104/hour; travel and locum contracts usually pay more because they add housing and travel stipends. Ask the recruiter for the exact rate when you apply.
Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Physician jobs in Pennsylvania right now
- 80 open Physician jobs in Pennsylvania from 5 agencies, 3 of them in Philadelphia.
- Pay in these listings: $7.26 – $365/hour, median $168/hour.
- Typical Physician pay in Pennsylvania: $104/hour ($217,318/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($165/hour across 32 jobs).
Job description
Some locum assignments can be as short as a day, others, years. Some are far from home, others are local. Whatever it is you're looking for, we offer true opportunities, not just postings. CompHealth goes far beyond a job board, providing you with expert guidance tailored to your specific needs and phase of your career.
- Days 7 am - 7 pm & nights 7 pm - 7 am -- pool coverage as needs arise
- 6 - 12 patients during the day
- Night admissions average 0 - 3 -- exceptions are rare
- Comprehensive cancer center -- no emergency room
- Highly trained nursing staff available for support
- Respond to codes -- typically DNR; no procedures; closed ICU
- Holiday and block shift coverage -- generally 4 - 7 shifts every few months
- We negotiate better pay and deposit it weekly
- We arrange complimentary housing and travel and comprehensive malpractice coverage
- We simplify the credentialing and privileging process
- Access to online portal for assignment details and time entry
- Your specialized recruiter takes care of every detail
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