Locum Tenens Physician - Family Practice Needed in CA
- ID: 204140
- Updated April 9th, 2025
- Job ID 204140
- Job Title Physician - Family Practice
- Provider Type Physician
- Specialty Family Practice
- Job Type Locum Tenens
- State CA
- Practice Setting Multi-specialty Clinic
- Duration 120 Days
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Family Practice Physician for a 120-day locum tenens assignment at a multi-specialty clinic in rural California. Starting 04/21/2025, this opportunity offers a Monday to Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional Saturday coverage from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with general family medicine, including wellness checks, injury prevention, and treatment of common illnesses. Some prenatal and postnatal care may be required, but deliveries are not. The provider will act as a floater, potentially traveling to different locations. Proficiency with Nextgen EMR is also essential.
Job Details:
Location: California
Facility Type: Multi-Specialty Clinic
Start Date: 04/21/2025
LOA: 120 days
Provider Type Needed: Family Practice Physician
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; occasional Saturdays 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Responsibilities and Duties:
• Provide comprehensive family medicine care in a rural outpatient setting
• Conduct wellness checks, physicals, and preventive care visits
• Diagnose and treat common illnesses such as colds, flu, hypertension, and diabetes
• Handle women's health issues, including IUD insertions and prenatal/postnatal care (no deliveries required)
• Manage patient schedules with 20-minute blocks for regular visits and 40-minute blocks for new patients
• Utilize Nextgen EMR system proficiently
• Adapt to a wide scope of cases due to the rural location
• Act as a floater, potentially traveling to different locations as needed
• Work occasional Saturdays with compensatory time off on Mondays
Additional Information:
• Any state license will be accepted
• Recent and proficient experience with Nextgen EMR is required
• Opportunity for assignment extension is available
Apply now to learn more!
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 (AKA travel jobs) are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at facilities and hospitals over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year, and often include opportunities for extension.
Locum and travel medical providers hold all the same qualifications as a permanent provider, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility.
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Job Benefits
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Competitive compensation
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Travel-related expenses covered
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A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided