Locum Tenens Physician - Family Practice Needed in PA

Job Description

We are seeking a Family Practice Physician for an engaging 60-day assignment in Pennsylvania, starting May 11, 2026. This role involves comprehensive patient care, including daily rounds, various consults, and thorough charting. Shifts are scheduled from 7:30am to 4pm, focusing on diverse units such as skilled geriatric care, psychiatric patient management, and chronic illness follow-ups.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Conduct daily rounds in the morning.
• Perform physicals, emergency consults, admissions consults, and provide general patient consultations.
• Maintain accurate and timely charting.
• Review EMR queues, lab results, and x-ray reports.
• Provide medical services within a 60-bed skilled geriatric unit, managing chronic care cases, oxygen-dependent patients, and wheelchair-bound individuals.
• Deliver medical care to patients in psychiatric units.
• Conduct MAT Program follow-ups every three months for patients on Vivitrol and Revia, including those with a dual diagnosis component for addiction.
• Monitor approximately eight transgender patients, managing bloodwork and medication.
• Handle chronic care management, including chronic care clinics every six months, with extreme cases referred out.
• Perform physicals: yearly for patients over 50, and every three years for those under 50.
• Round on sick inmates during sick calls, with cases divided among staff providers, highest volume on Mondays.
• Run chronic and preventative care procedures and follow-ups.
• Conduct foot clinics, including ingrown toenail care, dremel, and clipping for diabetes patients.
• Manage cases related to patient medication non-compliance.

Additional Information

• Board Certifications required: Family Medicine

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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