Locum Tenens Physician - Family Practice Needed in OK

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician for a 48-day assignment in Oklahoma, commencing on Jun 1, 2026. Our client requires coverage Monday through Thursday, with shifts lasting 8-10 hours daily, including call and occasional after-hours contact. This role involves providing comprehensive care, managing chronic conditions for post-acute/nursing home patients, supervising healthcare staff, conducting rounds, and meticulously documenting patient encounters.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Work with Advanced Practice Providers, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care, manage chronic conditions, and ensure the overall well-being of residents.
• Provide medical orders, medical direction, medical care services, consultation, and supervision of the healthcare staff and chart review.
• Be available through direct telecommunication for consultation, assistance with medical emergencies, or patient referral.
• Perform rounds in the facility to include obtaining a history from the patient and supplemental sources, performing an exam and documenting findings within an electronic medical record.
• Organize a rounding schedule, notes, labs and imaging reports in the EHR for patients seen within the practice.
• Communicate with the Director of Nursing or floor nurses before and after rounds to obtain his/her concerns and to relay any new orders to them. New orders should be written at the time of rounds in order for those orders to become activated.
• Be the first point of contact for the nurses if questions arise on patients seen. This will require occasional after hours calls and/or texts.
• Notate findings and treatment course in patient chart including follow-up notes.
• Manage special projects and duties as assigned.

Additional Information

• Board Certification in Family Medicine is required.
• Experience with eClinicalWorks EMR.
• Cases include managing chronic conditions for post-acute/nursing home patients.
• Schedule is Monday through Thursday, 8-10 hours per day, with call.

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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