Locum Tenens Physician - Internal Medicine Needed in Florida

We are seeking a dedicated Internal Medicine Physician for a 120-day assignment in Florida. This role involves providing preventative geriatric primary care, managing a diverse patient panel with conditions like hypertension and diabetes, and ensuring accurate documentation. Working Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM, the physician will serve as a sole provider, focused on patient well-being and preventing hospital admissions through comprehensive, organized, and tech-savvy care.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Serve as the sole provider, collaborating with an Nurse Practitioner and Medical Assistants.
• Deliver comprehensive preventative geriatric primary care.
• Manage a patient panel with the goal of preventing hospital admissions and unnecessary referrals.
• Address standard geriatric cases, including high, emerging, and low-risk patients.
• Diagnose and treat common conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, congestive heart failure (CHF), coronary artery disease (CAD), COPD/asthma, chronic kidney disease (CKD), and thyroid disorders.
• Manage musculoskeletal conditions including osteoarthritis, chronic pain, falls, mobility issues, and osteoporosis.
• Oversee cases of dementia/cognitive decline and acute illnesses/infections.
• Conduct preventive care and annual wellness visits.
• Perform medication management and provide comprehensive geriatric care.
• Ensure accurate coding and charting practices.

Additional Information

• Required Board Certifications: Family Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Internal Medicine.
• EMR: eClinicalWorks.
• Requirements: Basic Life Support (BLS), tech-savvy, organized, with experience in geriatrics and preventative medicine.
• Setting: Outpatient (Clinic Only).
• Call Schedule: No Call.
• Patients Per Day: 10-12.
• LOA: 120 Days.
• Staffing Mix: 1 to 1 MA ratio, Nurse Practitioner, Front of house staff (clinic coordinator / front desk admin).

Benefits

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