Locum Tenens Physician - Family Practice Needed in CA

  • ID: 218188B
  • Updated May 11th, 2026

  • Job ID 218188B
  • Job Title Physician - Family Practice
  • Provider Type Physician
  • Specialty Family Practice
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State CA
  • Practice Setting Clinic
  • Duration
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Job Description

Our client in California is seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician for an exciting 60-day assignment starting May 25, 2026. This role involves a Monday-Friday schedule from 8am-5pm, focusing on seeing 3 patients per hour, maintaining timely charting, and managing walk-ins. The Physician will handle a diverse range of cases including cold, cough, flu, diabetes, hypertension, and a strong emphasis on women's health services such as IUD insertion and removal, PAP smears, and Nexplanon procedures, alongside well child check-ups.


Responsibilities and Duties

  • See 3 patients per hour
  • Ensure timely charting of patient encounters
  • Manage walk-in patient flow
  • Provide comprehensive care for common ailments including cold, cough, and flu
  • Manage chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension
  • Perform women's health procedures including IUD insertion and removal
  • Conduct PAP smears and Nexplanon insertions
  • Perform well child check-ups


Additional Information

  • Required Board Certifications: Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (FNP)
  • 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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