Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Urgent Care Physician for our client in California, for a dynamic 120-day assignment commencing Aug 31, 2026. This full-time role operates during standard business hours, 8a to 5p, with a focus on delivering high-quality outpatient care for acute and chronic conditions, efficiently managing urgent care cases, and ensuring seamless coordination of patient referrals.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide outpatient care for acute and chronic conditions
- Manage Acute Care cases / walk ins
- Coordinate referrals and specialty care, including telehealth
- Deliver culturally sensitive care for the Native community
- Educate patients on lifestyle, prevention, and self-management
- Document care accurately in the EHR
- Support after-hours urgent care needs
- Work with lab, pharmacy, and other departments to ensure follow-up
- Participate in quality improvement and PCMH standards
- Perform comprehensive history and physical exams
- Evaluate and manage acute and chronic conditions
- Conduct urgent care procedures including suturing, stapling, and laceration repair
- Perform incision and drainage of abscesses
- Provide wound care including debridement and dressing changes
- Place IVs and administer medication
- Perform and interpret EKGs
- Conduct point-of-care testing and lab review
- Provide basic splinting, joint immobilization, and minor fracture stabilization
- Manage infections including IV and oral antibiotics
- Administer respiratory treatments including nebulizers
- Handle pain management and medication reconciliation
- Perform minor dermatologic procedures and lesion evaluation
- Coordinate patient education, discharge planning, and follow-up
Additional Information
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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