Physician - Medevac

Locum Tenens Flight Physician (Medevac) - Phoenix, AZ


Locum Tenens Flight Physician (Medevac) in Phoenix, AZ - MD/DO with flight medicine, ICU, or critical care experience needed for international air medical transport assignments.


Quick Job Summary

• Job Title: Locum Tenens Flight Physician / Flight Medicine Physician / Air Medical Transport Physician
• Location: Phoenix, AZ 85016 (Phoenix healthcare / Arizona locum tenens)
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,280 - $1,520
• Start Date: March 23, 2026
• Contract Length: 26 weeks

Job Details

• Position Type: Locum tenens (travel physician contract)
• Shifts per Week: 1 (8-hour day shifts)
• Availability: Twice a month for 3-4 days total
• Trip Duration: Each trip ranges from 24-48 hours
• Minimum Paid Hours per Trip: 40 hours
• Setting: International Medevac / air medical transport missions

Job Requirements

• Active, unrestricted U.S. medical license (MD or DO) - required for locum tenens physician roles
• U.S. citizenship and a valid U.S. passport (international travel for air medical transport)
• Minimum 1 year of physician experience; ICU, critical care, or hospital medicine experience strongly preferred (ICU physician / critical care physician / hospitalist)
• Flight medicine experience required; military flight medicine or aeromedical background highly desirable
• Retired military physicians with flight medicine experience are encouraged to apply
• Must be able to provide CV, license verification, passport, and other credentialing documents promptly

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as a locum tenens flight physician on international Medevac and air medical transport missions
• Provide ICU-level and hospital-level critical care during flights to a diverse patient population
• Manage patient care from boarding through disembarkation, ensuring continuity of care and patient safety
• Lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary flight medical teams, flight nurses, and transport crews
• Maintain strict professionalism and confidentiality during assignments (no alcohol or social media use while on duty)
• Support the development and readiness of a pool of flight physicians for future Medevac operations

Why This Locum Tenens Opportunity

• Unique physician travel job with international air medical transport experience
• Opportunity to use critical care and flight medicine skills in high-impact Medevac missions
• Work within a mission-driven team providing life-saving care across the globe
• Competitive weekly pay for locum tenens physicians

Ready to elevate your career in flight medicine? Apply now for this Locum Tenens Flight Physician (Medevac) opportunity in Phoenix, AZ. Submit your CV, current license verification, and passport for credentialing review and immediate consideration.


Questions about this Phoenix medical job or Arizona locum tenens physician opportunities? Contact our recruitment team to learn more about this air medical transport position and next steps.


Benefits

GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.


Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.