Locum Tenens Physician - Family Practice Needed in LA
- ID: 205788
- Updated May 20th, 2025
- Job ID 205788
- Job Title Physician - Family Practice
- Provider Type Physician
- Specialty Family Practice
- Job Type Locum Tenens
- State LA
- Practice Setting Clinic
- Duration 26 Days
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Family Practice Physician for a locum tenens position at a Clinic in Louisiana. This 26-day assignment, spread over 6 months, offers one 8-hour shift per week, starting on 07/28/2025, with potential for extension. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing chronic care cases, general primary care, physicals, minor procedures, and vaccine administration. This role involves collaborating with a Nurse Practitioner, performing assessments, reviewing charts and lab results, overseeing a vaccine clinic, rounding in the infirmary, and managing prescriptions. The clinic uses the ERMA electronic health record system.
Job Details:
Location: Louisiana
Facility Type: Clinic
Start Date: 07/28/2025
LOA: 26 days (over 6 months)
Provider Type Needed: Family Practice Physician
Schedule: 7am - 3:30pm, 1 day per week
Responsibilities and Duties:
• Manage chronic care cases (e.g., Hypertension, Asthma)
• Treat general primary care cases (cold, cough, flu)
• Conduct physical examinations
• Perform minor procedures (bonding, splints, suturing) or refer as needed
• Administer vaccines and oversee vaccine clinic
• Collaborate with and supervise a Nurse Practitioner
• Perform patient assessments and chart reviews
• Review laboratory results
• Round in the infirmary
• Manage medications and prescriptions
• Utilize ERMA electronic health record system
Additional Information:
• Louisiana state license required
• Opportunity for assignment extension
Apply now to learn more!
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 (AKA travel jobs) are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at facilities and hospitals over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year, and often include opportunities for extension.
Locum and travel medical providers hold all the same qualifications as a permanent provider, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased 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