Specialty-Specific Consultations
Recruiters who specialize exclusively in your discipline—Emergency Medicine, Hospitalist Care, Critical Care, Surgery, or Psychiatry.
Locum Jobs for Physicians
MD and DO Locum placements in emergency medicine, hospitalist, surgery, psychiatry, and more — with expedited credentialing, A-rated malpractice, paid travel, and weekly Friday pay.
A-Rated Malpractice
Weekly Friday Pay
Travel & Housing
Physician-Founded
Physician Locum jobs are temporary clinical assignments where board-eligible or board-certified MDs and DOs fill hospital, clinic, or government facility roles for days to months. AZ Locums places physicians nationwide with credentialing, malpractice, travel, and weekly direct deposit included.
Locum for Physicians (MD/DO)
Expedited State Licensure
Our in-house credentialing division takes over paperwork collection and state medical board correspondences, pre-funding all licensure fees.
Comprehensive Medical Malpractice
Rest assured with our top-tier A-rated claims-made professional liability insurance, including full tail coverage provided automatically.
Whether you are between permanent roles, testing a new market, or designing a part-time clinical schedule, Locum gives you control over where and when you practice. Our physician recruiters specialize by discipline — emergency medicine, hospitalist, anesthesia, surgery, psychiatry, and primary care — so you receive assignments aligned to your training and privileging history.
Physician specialties we staff
- Emergency medicine & trauma
- Hospitalist & internal medicine
- General and subspecialty surgery
- Anesthesiology & perioperative care
- Psychiatry & behavioral health
- Family medicine & urgent care
Compensation & logistics
Locum physician pay varies by specialty, shift type, and market urgency. High-acuity roles such as ED and hospitalist blocks often command premium hourly rates. AZ Locums provides transparent rate discussions before you accept any assignment, A-rated claims-made malpractice with tail coverage, and pre-paid travel and housing when applicable. See locum compensation trends by specialty.
Credentialing timeline
Most physician placements credential in 4–8 weeks depending on state licensure, hospital privileging, and whether you hold an active license in the assignment state. Our in-house licensing team assembles FCVS profiles, responds to medical board deficiency letters, and pre-funds licensing fees to reduce delays. Read the full credentialing timeline.
How do I find physician locum jobs?
Search open physician assignments, register as a candidate, or contact an AZ Locums recruiter to discuss your licenses, specialties, and schedule preferences.
Ready for your next Physicians locum assignment?
Browse open roles, speak with a cardiovascular recruiter, or get credentialing started today.