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Locum Hyperbaric Physician Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Our client is seeking a board-certified physician with Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine experience to join an established outpatient wound care program in Central Illinois. This ongoing locum ...

Emergency Medicine Physician

Eagle Pass, TX · On-site

$266.75 - $288.75/wk

Regular Pay Rate: $266.75 - $288.75 This facility is seeking a Emergency Medicine Physician locum ... Health, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBO), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Labor, Delivery, Recovery ...

Surgery - General Physician

Windom, MN · On-site

$247K - $297K/yr

... or a locum to perm placement. The start date would be around June 3, 2024. * High pay rate ... Hyperbaric Oxygen Chambers * Robust Vascular outreach clinic with VS from Sioux Falls * Robust ER ...

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How much do locum hyperbaric physician jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for locum hyperbaric physician in the United States is $308,331.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $221,500.00 and $400,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a locum hyperbaric physician?

A Locum Hyperbaric Physician is a medical doctor who temporarily fills positions in hyperbaric medicine facilities, providing specialized care for patients undergoing hyperbaric oxygen therapy. These physicians are trained to diagnose and treat conditions such as decompression sickness, carbon monoxide poisoning, and chronic wounds using hyperbaric chambers. They often work on short-term contracts or as substitutes, ensuring continuity of care when permanent staff are unavailable. Locum positions offer flexibility and variety, allowing physicians to work in different clinical settings.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a locum hyperbaric physician?

To thrive as a Locum Hyperbaric Physician, you need a medical degree, board certification (often in emergency or internal medicine), and specialized training or certification in hyperbaric medicine. Familiarity with hyperbaric chambers, wound care systems, and electronic medical records (EMRs) is essential for effective practice. Strong critical thinking, decision-making, and communication skills help manage patients in high-pressure, acute situations and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. These skills and qualifications ensure safe, effective hyperbaric oxygen therapy and optimal patient outcomes in diverse clinical environments.

What are some common challenges faced by locum hyperbaric physicians in adapting to different clinical settings?

Locum hyperbaric physicians often move between hospitals or outpatient clinics, each with unique protocols, equipment, and team dynamics. Adapting quickly to new environments requires strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with unfamiliar staff while maintaining high patient care standards. Additionally, locums must stay updated on varying documentation systems and local regulatory requirements to ensure compliance. Flexibility and a proactive approach to learning new workflows are key to thriving in this role.
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Job description

12/22/2025 3/31/2026 Probable Extension Open to Multiple Candidates

Bon Secours Mercy Health Clermont Hospital is seeking Wound Care physicians with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) experience to provide locums coverage in their HBOT & Wound Care clinic during a transition between permanent providers. This is a great opportunity to step into a well-supported outpatient setting with full travel reimbursement and flexible onboarding.

Assignment Details:
  • Location: Mercy Health Clermont Hospital Batavia, OH

  • Setting: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) & Wound Care Clinic

  • Dates: 12/22/2025 3/31/2026 (high likelihood of extension)

  • Open to multiple candidates to fill the ongoing need

  • Reason for Need: Physician gap coverage

  • Patient Volume: patients/day

  • EMR: Epic

  • Credentialing: Temporary privileging potential

  • Travel: Flight, hotel, rental car, or IRS-rate mileage reimbursed

Required Duties:
  • Supervising and managing Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy treatments

  • Evaluating wound healing progression in patients

  • Treating and preventing skin breakdown

  • Managing vascular, pressure, and diabetic ulcers

  • Providing comprehensive wound management, including debridement and topical therapies

  • Educating patients and caregivers on wound care and preventive strategies

  • Assessing and treating draining wounds and fistulae

  • Implementing preventative measures to reduce ulcer incidence

  • Providing proper wound dressing instruction

  • Supporting HBOT safety protocols and patient monitoring

Providers with HBOT experience will be prioritized.

Wound Types Seen
  • Acute wounds (all phases of healing)

  • Surgical and non-healing wounds

  • Traumatic wounds (scrapes, punctures, incisions, burns)

  • Ulcers: arterial, venous, pressure, diabetic

  • Chronic venous insufficiency

  • Pilonidal cysts, gangrene, radiation injury, burns

Treatment Modalities
  • Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)

  • Bioengineered skin substitutes

  • Debridement

  • Incision & drainage

  • Negative pressure wound therapy

  • Skin grafting

  • Unna boot

  • Total contact casting

  • Post-surgical incision management

Submission Requirements
  • Active OH License We will help with OH licensure if you have an active IMLC Letter of Qualification.

  • BLS Required

  • ACLS preferred (especially for HBOT supervision)

HBOT experience strongly preferred

Interested? Let s Connect

My name is Josh Turner with IPL Health Staffing, and I specialize in helping physicians design schedules that fit their lifestyle while connecting them to high-quality locum opportunities. This need is steady, collaborative, and has a strong chance of extension ideal if you enjoy meaningful wound care work with a significant HBOT component.

If you have any availability between 12/22/25 3/31/26, even partial coverage, I would love to talk.


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