Locum Tenens Physician - Urgent Care Needed in NJ

Job Description

We are seeking an Urgent Care Physician to join our client's team in New Jersey for a 60-day assignment starting Jun 6, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive urgent care services to patients of all ages, including COVID-related care, suturing, and splinting. The physician will manage a high-volume caseload with variable shifts, ensuring all patients are seen before the end of the day.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide comprehensive urgent care, including COVID-related care.
• Perform procedures such as suturing and splinting.
• Manage a high-volume caseload, potentially seeing 40-60 patients per day.
• Treat patients of all ages.
• Ensure all patients are seen before the end of the shift, which may extend beyond scheduled closing times on weekdays and weekends.

Additional Information

• EMR systems used include AdvancedMD and Epic.
• The position requires handling a high-volume urgent care environment, often as a sole provider.

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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