Locum Tenens Physician - Urgent Care Needed in NJ

  • ID: 218234B
  • Updated May 12th, 2026

  • Job ID 218234B
  • Job Title Physician - Urgent Care
  • Provider Type Physician
  • Specialty Urgent Care
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State NJ
  • Practice Setting Clinic
  • Duration
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Job Description

Our client in New Jersey is seeking an Urgent Care Physician for a 1-day assignment, beginning Jul 4, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive urgent care, including managing COVID cases, performing suturing, and splinting, within a high-volume clinic setting. The schedule for this position is an 8-3 shift, requiring the physician to ensure all patients are seen before the clinic closes, which can extend to 8pm on weekdays and 4pm on weekends.


Responsibilities and Duties

  • Provide urgent care services, including managing COVID cases.
  • Perform suturing and splinting procedures.
  • Operate as the sole provider in a high-volume urgent care setting, seeing 40-60 patients.
  • Manage patient flow effectively, ensuring all patients are seen before clinic closing, which may extend until 8pm on weekdays and 4pm on weekends.


Additional Information

  • EMR: Epic


Benefits

  • Strong compensation
  • Travel-related expenses covered
  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
  • Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities


What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.


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Job Benefits

  • Competitive compensation

  • Travel-related expenses covered

  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

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