Facility in Missouri 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
- West Plains, MO
- Job type
- Physician
- Profession
- Physician
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 20, 2026
Typical pay
- Median hourly (Missouri)
- $110
- Median weekly (40 h)
- $4,384
- Median yearly
- $227,989
CompHealth doesn't list the pay for this job. Physician jobs in Missouri pay a median of $110/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 Missouri right now
- 68 open Physician jobs in Missouri from 3 agencies, 3 of them in West Plains.
- Pay in these listings: $161 – $190/hour, median $175/hour.
- Typical Physician pay in Missouri: $110/hour ($227,989/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($175/hour across 5 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.
- Day shifts 7 am - 7 pm and night shifts 7 pm - 7 am available
- Average daily census up to 40 patients
- 14 - 16 admits split among 2 physicians, 1 APP, and medical director
- Anesthesiologists available 24 hours for consults and difficult cases
- Pulmonologist on hand for critical pulmonary patients
- Required procedures: central lines, intubation
- Preferred procedures: arterial lines, paracentesis, thoracentesis
- Ongoing coverage need through mid-2027
- 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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