Locum Tenens Physician - Family Practice Needed in CA

  • ID: 218442A
  • Updated May 18th, 2026

  • Job ID 218442A
  • 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

We are seeking a Family Practice Physician for an exciting 65-day assignment in California, starting Jun 1, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive patient visits, including checkups, screenings, and vaccinations, with an onsite lab for follow-up and prescriptions, typically within an 8-hour shift.


Responsibilities and Duties

  • Provide comprehensive patient visits, including checkups, screenings, and vaccinations.
  • Utilize the onsite lab for patient follow-up and prescription management.
  • Deliver family care, chronic condition management, and wellness services, with a focus on the Medi-Cal community and approximately 80% Medicare patients.
  • Manage a diverse patient population of all ages in a rural health, multi-specialty acute care clinic.
  • Perform full-scope primary care family practice, including acute care cases such as suturing, splinting, EKG and X-ray interpretation, managing nosebleeds, and biopsies.
  • See an average of 25-30 patients per day, with flexibility for walk-ins and patient cancellations.


Additional Information

  • 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

  • Competitive compensation

  • Travel-related expenses covered

  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

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