Locum Tenens Physician - Family Practice Needed in NC

Job Description

A chemical dependency facility in North Carolina is seeking a locum Family Practice Physician for a 90-day assignment starting in February 2025. The position involves working Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. The physician will handle a variety of primary care cases, including respiratory infections, chronic conditions like hypertension and diabetes, mental health issues, and more. Experience in substance use/addiction medicine is preferred. This role offers an opportunity to work in a specialized setting while utilizing broad primary care skills.

Facility Type: Chemical Dependency Facility

Location: North Carolina (NC)

Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday

Start Date: February 2025

Duration: 90 days

Job Overview:

We are seeking a locum Family Practice Physician to provide coverage for a chemical dependency facility in North Carolina. The ideal candidate will have experience in substance use/addiction medicine settings and be comfortable handling a range of primary care cases.

Job Details:

- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

- No on-call responsibilities

- Responsibilities include managing common primary care conditions such as:

 - Acute Upper Respiratory Infection (URI), Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Seasonal Allergies, Osteoarthritis, Depression, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Acid Reflux Disease (GERD), Hyperlipidemia, Back Pain, Skin Rashes, Anxiety, & Contraceptive Counseling

- Experience with paper charts required

Requirements:

- Board-certified or board-eligible in Family Practice

- Active North Carolina medical license or ability to obtain one

- Preferred experience in substance use/addiction medicine settings

- Comfort with managing a variety of primary care conditions

Apply now to learn more about this role!

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