Locum Tenens Physician - Family Practice Needed in CA

  • ID: 220497A
  • Updated July 10th, 2026

  • Job ID 220497A
  • 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 dedicated Family Practice Physician for a 65-day assignment in California, starting Aug 3, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive primary care, including patient visits, checkups, screenings, and vaccinations, with an on-site lab to support follow-up and prescription services. You will typically work 8-hour shifts managing a diverse patient population.


Responsibilities and Duties

  • Provide full scope primary care, including checkups, screenings, and vaccinations.
  • Manage family care, chronic condition management, and wellness for a diverse patient population, including Medi-Cal and Medicare patients.
  • Address acute care cases such as suturing, splinting, reading EKGs and X-rays, nosebleeds, and biopsies.
  • Conduct patient visits, typically seeing 25-30 patients per day, with flexibility for walk-ins and lab support.
  • Utilize on-site lab facilities for follow-up care and prescription management.


Additional Information

  • EMR System: Athenahealth
  • Typical shift length: 8 hours


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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