Locum Tenens Physician - Family Practice Needed in CA
- ID: 214486A
- Updated February 6th, 2026
- Job ID 214486A
- Job Title Physician - Family Practice
- Provider Type Physician
- Specialty Family Practice
- Job Type Locum Tenens
- State CA
- Practice Setting Multi-specialty Clinic
- Duration 16 Days
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician for an urgent 16-day locum tenens assignment starting Feb 23, 2026, in California. Our client needs coverage for their outpatient primary care clinic, where you will manage 20-25 cases during 7:30am-5:00pm shifts. This role involves comprehensive family medicine, seeing patients of all ages for wellness checks, physicals, and acute care.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide outpatient primary care for patients of all ages in a family practice setting.
- Oversee patient coverage for 20-25 cases per eight-hour shift.
- Comfortably manage full scope family medicine, including wellness checks, physicals, and acute conditions like cold, cough, and flu.
- Support a health center offering primary care, dental, and dermatology services.
- Provide care in an LGBTQ friendly clinic environment.
Additional Information
- Board Certifications: Family Medicine
- EMR: Athenahealth
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
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Competitive compensation
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Travel-related expenses covered
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A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided