A Locums Internal or Family Medicine or Physician Is Needed in CA
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- Agency
- Weatherby Healthcare
- Location
- Fortuna, CA
- Job type
- Physician
- Profession
- Physician
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 8, 2026
Typical pay
- Median hourly (California)
- $135
- Median weekly (40 h)
- $5,415
- Median yearly
- $281,590
Weatherby Healthcare doesn't list the pay for this job. Physician jobs in California pay a median of $135/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 California right now
- 292 open Physician jobs in California from 4 agencies, 5 of them in Fortuna.
- Pay in these listings: $7.00 – $389/hour, median $168/hour.
- Typical Physician pay in California: $135/hour ($281,590/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($191/hour across 16 jobs).
Job description
Enjoy the locum tenens lifestyle knowing Weatherby is here to support you every step of the way. Call and speak to one of our consultants today for available dates and details.
- Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm, 8-hour shifts
- 18+ patients per day -- mix of pediatric and adult patients
- Includes chronic pain management
- Well woman care and IUD insertion/removal required
- Full pediatric age range required -- newborn through adolescent
- General outpatient setting -- no hospital privileges required
- Ongoing assignment -- 30-day notice to end
- Paid malpractice insurance; pre-paid travel and housing expenses
- Assignment details and time entry in online portal
- Competitive compensation
- 24-hour access to your Weatherby Healthcare consultant
- Charter member of NALTO
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