Locum Tenens Physician - Family Practice Needed in Florida

Our client in Florida is seeking a Family Practice Physician for a 120-day assignment. This role involves a Monday to Friday schedule from 8 AM to 5 PM, focusing on preventative geriatric primary care to keep patients out of the hospital. The ideal candidate will be adept at patient care, accurate charting, and tech-savvy, with expertise in geriatrics and preventative medicine.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide comprehensive preventative geriatric primary care, aiming to reduce hospital admissions and external referrals for elderly patients.
• Manage a diverse range of geriatric cases including hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, congestive heart failure (CHF), coronary artery disease (CAD), COPD/asthma, chronic kidney disease (CKD), thyroid disorders, osteoarthritis, and chronic pain.
• Address dementia/cognitive decline, falls, mobility, and osteoporosis.
• Manage acute illnesses/infections and conduct preventive care and annual wellness visits.
• Perform medication management and provide holistic geriatric care.
• Accurately code and chart patient interactions.
• Utilize technology effectively and maintain organized patient records.

Additional Information

• Required Board Certifications: Family Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Internal Medicine
• Other Required Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)
• EMR: eClinicalWorks
• Work Setting: Outpatient (Clinic Only)
• Call Schedule: No Call
• Patients per Day: 10-12
• LOA: 120 Days
• Staffing Mix: 1 to 1 MA ratio, Nurse Practitioner, Front of house staff (clinic coordinator / front desk admin)

Benefits

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