Locum Tenens Physician - Family Practice Needed in AZ

  • ID: 205391
  • Updated May 12th, 2025

  • Job ID 205391
  • Job Title Physician - Family Practice
  • Provider Type Physician
  • Specialty Family Practice
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State AZ
  • Practice Setting Hospital
  • Duration 120 Days
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Job Description

 We are seeking a licensed Family Practice Physician for a 120-day locum tenens assignment at a rural Hospital in Arizona. Starting 06/23/2025, this role requires expertise in general family practice for patients of all ages in an Indian Health Service (IHS) outpatient clinic environment. The ideal candidate will work Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, managing a diverse range of primary care needs, including walk-in patients due to the remote location. This position offers the opportunity to provide critical care in a rural setting, with a potential for assignment extension.


Job Details:

Location: Arizona

Facility Type: Hospital (IHS Outpatient Clinic)

Start Date: 06/23/2025

LOA: 120 days

Provider Type Needed: Family Practice Physician

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm


Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages

• Manage acute and chronic medical conditions

• Handle walk-in patients and urgent care needs

• Perform routine check-ups and preventive care

• Conduct patient assessments and develop treatment plans

• Prescribe medications and treatments as necessary

• Utilize RPMS (Resource and Patient Management System) for patient records

• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals in a rural setting

• Adapt to the unique challenges of a remote healthcare environment

• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records

• Adhere to IHS protocols and best practices in family medicine


Additional Information:

• Experience in rural or underserved healthcare settings is highly desirable

• Comfort with a wide range of medical situations due to limited nearby emergency services

• Strong decision-making skills for managing diverse patient needs

• Ability to work independently in a remote location

• Cultural sensitivity and awareness for working in an IHS environment


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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 (AKA travel jobs) are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at facilities and hospitals over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year, and often include opportunities for extension.


Locum and travel medical providers hold all the same qualifications as a permanent provider, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility.


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Job Benefits

  • Competitive compensation

  • Travel-related expenses covered

  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

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