Locum Tenens Physician - Internal Medicine Needed in VA

  • ID: 222292A
  • Updated August 30th, 2026

  • Job ID 222292A
  • Job Title Physician - Internal Medicine
  • Provider Type Physician
  • Specialty Internal Medicine
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State VA
  • Practice Setting Clinic
  • Duration
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Job Description

We are seeking an Internal Medicine Physician for a 34-day assignment in Virginia, starting Sep 17, 2026. The schedule involves working from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, providing comprehensive in-home primary care to adult and geriatric patients. This role focuses on diagnosing, treating, and managing a variety of chronic and acute conditions, developing individualized care plans, and coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.


Responsibilities and Duties

  • Provide in-home primary care to a panel of adult and geriatric patients
  • Conduct comprehensive initial evaluations and routine follow-up visits
  • Diagnose, treat, and manage chronic and acute conditions
  • Perform medication management, reconciliation, and adjustments
  • Develop and implement individualized care plans
  • Coordinate care with NPs/PAs, nurses, social workers, and care coordinators
  • Order and interpret labs, imaging, and diagnostic tests
  • Deliver preventative care, including screenings and wellness visits
  • Manage transitions of care, including hospital and SNF discharges
  • Communicate with patients, families, and caregivers regarding care plans
  • Address urgent patient needs and triage issues during assigned coverage periods


Additional Information

  • Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Emergency Medicine is required
  • EMR system: Athenahealth
  • Patient caseload includes chronic disease management (e.g., congestive heart failure, kidney disease, diabetes, hypertension, COPD), geriatric care (e.g., frailty, fall risk, cognitive decline, dementia), post-hospital/post-SNF discharge follow-ups (transitional care), medication management, acute low-acuity issues, preventative care, behavioral health overlap, and wound care management


Benefits

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

Job Benefits

  • Competitive compensation

  • Travel-related expenses covered

  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

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