Locum Tenens Physician - Family Practice Needed in FL
- ID: 217085A
- Updated April 14th, 2026
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- Job ID 217085A
- Job Title Physician - Family Practice
- Provider Type Physician
- Specialty Family Practice
- Job Type Locum Tenens
- State FL
- Practice Setting Health System
- Duration
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician for a 60-day assignment in Florida, commencing May 18, 2026. This role involves overseeing Advanced Practice Providers and acting as a medical director, with responsibilities for managing chronic and preventative care, conducting sick calls, and performing a variety of primary care duties during day shifts from 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Supervise Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) and serve as acting medical director.
- Travel to a secondary location one day per week (approximately 45 minutes away) for patient care.
- Conduct sick call and patient rounds.
- Perform chronic and preventative care procedures and follow-ups.
- Lead preventative care clinics.
- Provide infirmary rounds for internal medicine cases as needed.
- Manage trauma triage.
- Handle charting and EMR updates.
- Oversee medication management and address patient non-compliance.
- Manage a variety of primary care cases, including routine, chronic (e.g., asthma, hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia), and preventative care exams.
- Ability to perform sutures and splinting is a plus.
Additional Information
- Required Board Certification: Family Medicine
- Shift hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
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