Locum Tenens Physician - Family Practice Needed in California

We are seeking a Family Practice Physician for an engaging 23-day assignment in California. This role involves a Monday through Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM schedule at a VA Outpatient clinic, focusing on internal medicine, geriatric cases, and primary care for patients generally over the age of 55, including well visits, physicals, and flu cases.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide primary care within a VA Outpatient clinic setting, focusing on internal medicine and geriatric cases for patients generally over the age of 55.
• Conduct outpatient primary care for adults, including well visits, physicals, and flu cases.
• Manage a variety of patient conditions such as chronic care, diabetes, heart conditions, acute care, colds, and hypertension.

Additional Information

• Required Board Certifications: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine
• Other Required Certifications: American Heart Association (AHA), Basic Life Support (BLS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
• EMR: CPRS
• Setting: Outpatient (Clinic Only)
• Call Schedule: No Call
• Patients per day: Typically 10-12, no more than 14. Follow-up appointments are 30 minutes, new patient appointments are 1 hour, with some phone follow-ups and walk-ins.
• LOA: 23 Days
• Staffing Mix: Support staff including MAs and NPs

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities