Locum Tenens Physician - Family Practice Needed in Pennsylvania

We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician for an engaging 60-day assignment in Pennsylvania. This role involves Monday through Friday shifts, from 7:30 AM to 4 PM. You will be responsible for daily sick call rounds, various physicals and consults, managing general medical cases such as sutures and splinting, and conducting comprehensive charting and EMR queue reviews.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Conduct daily sick call rounds in the morning.
• Perform restricted housing unit rounds once per week.
• Manage physicals, emergency, and admissions consults.
• Handle general medical cases including IV treatments, oxygen monitoring, sutures, splinting, and common ailments like colds, coughs, and bronchitis.
• Provide medication management.
• Oversee preventative health clinics during the first two weeks of every month.
• Engage in some chronic care management, with extreme cases referred out.
• Perform yearly physicals for patients over 50 and every three years for those under 50.
• Conduct intake evaluations for new inmates.
• Complete charting, EMR queue review, and lab and x-ray reviewal.

Additional Information

• Board Certifications: Family Medicine
• Requirements: Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Setting: Inpatient
• Call Schedule: No Call
• Patients per Day: 15-20
• LOA: 60 Days
• Staffing Mix: 1 MD (medical director), 4 APPs, RNs, LPNs, Techs, Correctional Staff, Admin Staff

Benefits

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