Locum Tenens Physician - Family Practice Needed in CA
- ID: 205194C
- Updated May 5th, 2025
- Job ID 205194C
- Job Title Physician - Family Practice
- Provider Type Physician
- Specialty Family Practice
- Job Type Locum Tenens
- State CA
- Practice Setting Clinic
- Duration 20 Days
Job Description
Experienced Family Practice Physician needed for a locum tenens assignment in California. This 20-day opportunity, starting 05/05/2025, involves working at a fast-paced clinic providing both family practice and urgent care services. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. The role encompasses a wide range of primary care services, including well and sick exams, chronic disease management, treatment of common illnesses, emergency room follow-up care, immunizations, physicals, pregnancy testing, and STD testing and treatment. The ideal candidate should be comfortable managing walk-in patients in a dynamic environment. This position offers potential for extension and requires an active California medical license.
Job Details:
Location: California
Facility Type: Clinic
Start Date: 05/05/2025
LOA: 20 days
Provider Type Needed: Physician (Family Practice)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM
Responsibilities and Duties:
• Conduct well and sick exams for patients of all ages
• Manage chronic diseases such as diabetes and asthma
• Diagnose and treat common illnesses
• Provide emergency room follow-up care
• Administer immunizations
• Perform routine physical examinations
• Conduct pregnancy testing
• Perform STD testing and provide appropriate treatment
• Manage walk-in patients in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records using Nextgen EMR (or paper charting for assignments less than 2 weeks)
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals as needed
• Ensure adherence to all clinic policies and procedures
• Stay current with the latest developments in family practice and urgent care
Additional Information:
• Must be licensed to practice medicine in California
• Board certification in Family Medicine required
• Experience in both family practice and urgent care settings preferred
• Proficiency with Nextgen EMR system a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to adapt to varying patient needs
• Willingness to see walk-in patients and manage diverse cases
Apply now to learn more!
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
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Competitive compensation
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Travel-related expenses covered
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A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided