Locum Tenens Physician - Family Practice Needed in Florida

Our client in Florida is seeking a dedicated Family Medicine Physician for a 120-day assignment focused on preventative geriatric primary care. This role involves managing a patient panel to minimize hospital admissions. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. The Physician will deliver comprehensive patient care, ensuring accurate coding and charting while leveraging technology for efficient practice management.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide comprehensive patient care with a focus on preventative geriatric primary care.
• Manage patient panels to keep elderly patients out of the hospital and avoid unnecessary referrals.
• Ensure accurate coding and charting for all patient interactions.
• Utilize technology effectively and maintain organizational standards.
• Address high-risk (15-20%), emerging risk (10-20%), and low-risk (70-80%) cases.
• Treat common geriatric conditions including hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, CHF, CAD, COPD/asthma, CKD, thyroid disorders, osteoarthritis, chronic pain, dementia/cognitive decline, falls, mobility, and osteoporosis.
• Manage acute illnesses and infections.
• Conduct preventive care and annual wellness visits.
• Perform medication management and comprehensive geriatric care.

Additional Information

• Board Certifications: Family Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, or Internal Medicine
• Required Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)
• EMR: eClinicalWorks
• Setting: Outpatient (Clinic Only)
• Call Schedule: No call
• Patients Per Day: 10-12
• LOA: 120 days
• Staffing Mix: 1:1 Medical Assistant ratio, Nurse Practitioner, and front office staff

Benefits

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