Locum Tenens Physician - Family Practice Needed in CA
- ID: 204836
- Updated April 24th, 2025
- Job ID 204836
- 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 an experienced Family Practice Physician for a locum tenens position at a multi-specialty clinic in a rural area of California. This 120-day assignment, starting 11/10/2025, requires coverage Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The physician will provide comprehensive family medicine services, including managing common illnesses, conducting wellness checks, treating injuries, and offering preventive care. The role also involves pre-natal and post-natal care, though deliveries are not required. As the only medical facility in the area, the physician should be prepared to handle a wide scope of cases. The position involves acting as a floater and traveling between locations, using Nextgen EMR system.
Job Details:
Location: California
Facility Type: Multi-Specialty Clinic
Start Date: 11/10/2025
LOA: 120 days (with potential for extension)
Provider Type Needed: Family Practice Physician
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Responsibilities and Duties:
• Provide general family medicine services in a rural setting
• Manage a wide range of cases including cold, cough, flu, hypertension, and diabetes
• Conduct wellness checks and preventive care appointments
• Offer women's health services, including IUD insertions
• Provide pre-natal and post-natal care (deliveries not required)
• Treat minor injuries and acute conditions
• Schedule patients in 20-minute blocks (40 minutes for new patients)
• Utilize Nextgen EMR system for patient documentation and management
• Adapt to working as a floater, traveling between different locations as needed
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals in a multi-specialty setting
• Ensure high-quality patient care in a rural environment
• Educate patients on health maintenance and disease prevention
Additional Information:
• Any state medical license will be accepted
• Recent and proficient experience with Nextgen EMR required
• Comfort with a broad scope of family medicine practice essential
• Ability to work independently in a rural setting
• Strong communication skills for effective patient interaction
• Flexibility to travel between different clinic locations
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