Locum Tenens Physician - Family Practice Needed in PA

Job Description

Our client is actively seeking a dedicated Physician specializing in Family Practice for a 60-day locum tenens assignment starting Jun 22, 2026, in Pennsylvania. This role involves daily sick call rounds, managing physicals and emergency consults, and handling a variety of bread and butter cases, with shifts running from 7:30am to 4pm. You will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive medical care and maintaining accurate patient charting within the facility.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Conduct daily sick call rounds in the morning
• Perform restricted housing unit rounds once per week
• Manage physicals, emergency consults, and admissions consults
• Address bread and butter cases, including cold, cough, flu symptoms
• Perform sutures and splinting
• Maintain accurate patient charting
• Review EMR queues
• Analyze lab and x-ray results

Additional Information

• Required Board Certification: Family Medicine
• Shift Hours: 7:30am - 4pm
• Case Mix: Geriatric cases within long term care units, IV treatments, oxygen management, general medical cases including sutures and splinting, treatment for cold, cough, flu, bronchitis, and pain.
• Responsibilities include sick call rounding, medication management, preventative health clinics, chronic care management, and intake evaluations for new inmates.

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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