Locum Tenens Physician - Internal Medicine Needed in New York

We are seeking a dedicated Internal Medicine Physician for a 260-day assignment in New York, starting approximately Oct 1, 2024. This role involves a Monday through Friday schedule, comprising 36 clinical and 4 administrative hours, with occasional evening and one weekend per month phone call responsibilities. The Physician will deliver general primary and preventative care, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, geriatric care, COPD, and thyroid disease.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide general primary care and preventative medicine services.
• Focus on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases including hypertension, diabetes, geriatric care, COPD, and thyroid disease.
• Manage a schedule of office visits, typically in 15 and 30-minute increments.
• Anticipate an average patient volume of 20 patients per day.
• Collaborate with 2 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) and work alongside office support staff and a tenured LPN.
• Participate in an occasional phone call schedule, including evenings and one weekend per month, with nursing staff providing initial triage.
• Work shift hours from 8 AM to 4:30 PM.

Additional Information

• Required Board Certifications: Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
• Other Required Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)
• EMR: Epic
• Setting: Clinic and Call
• Call Schedule: Out of house call; 1-2 evenings per week of phone call; 1 weekend per month of phone call.
• Patients per day: 20+
• LOA: 260 Days
• Staffing Mix: 2 APPs, office staff, tenured LPN, and other physician specialists are present in the office.

Benefits

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