Locum Tenens Physician - Urgent Care Needed in NJ

  • ID: 218235B
  • Updated May 12th, 2026

  • Job ID 218235B
  • Job Title Physician - Urgent Care
  • Provider Type Physician
  • Specialty Urgent Care
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State NJ
  • Practice Setting Clinic
  • Duration
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Job Description

We are seeking an Urgent Care Physician for a critical 1-day assignment in New Jersey, starting Jul 4, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive urgent care services, including COVID-19 patient management, suturing, and splinting. Shifts are scheduled from 8-3, with the expectation that all patients will be seen before departure, even if it requires extending beyond the scheduled end time. The successful Physician will manage a potentially high-volume patient load, acting as a sole provider.


Responsibilities and Duties

  • Provide comprehensive urgent care services, including COVID-19 patient assessment and management.
  • Perform essential procedures such as suturing and splinting.
  • Manage a high-volume patient caseload, seeing approximately 40-60 patients per shift.
  • Operate effectively as the sole provider in an urgent care clinic.
  • Ensure all scheduled patients are seen before departing the facility, even if it extends beyond the standard shift hours.


Additional Information

  • EMR: Epic
  • Must be able to manage high patient volumes, seeing 40-60 patients per shift.
  • Expectation to stay beyond scheduled shift hours until all patients have been seen.


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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Job Benefits

  • Competitive compensation

  • Travel-related expenses covered

  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

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