Locum Tenens Physician - Family Practice Needed in PA

Job Description

 We are seeking an experienced Family Practice Physician for a locum tenens position at a clinic in Pennsylvania. This assignment offers flexibility with a duration of either 6 months or 1 year, starting 06/02/2025. The physician will work 40 hours per week, with schedule options including 4-10s or 8-4 Monday-Friday. Responsibilities include managing clinical staff, overseeing medical clinicals, occasional direct patient care (seeing around 15 patients per day), and serving as a collaborative physician for NPs/PAs. The role involves both clinical (65%) and administrative (35%) duties, including running a 340B program. This position offers a blend of leadership and hands-on patient care, with potential for extension.

Job Details:

Location: Pennsylvania

Facility Type: Clinic

Start Date: 06/02/2025

LOA: 240 days (with option for 6 months or 1 year)

Provider Type Needed: Family Practice Physician

Schedule: 40 hours per week, flexible (4-10s or 8-4 M-F)

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Manage and oversee clinical staff

• Supervise medical clinicals and ensure quality patient care

• Provide direct patient care as needed, seeing approximately 15 patients per day

• Serve as collaborative physician for NPs and PAs

• Oversee and participate in the 340B program

• Manage patient charting and documentation

• Balance clinical (65%) and administrative (35%) responsibilities

• Utilize Athenahealth EMR system for patient management

• Ensure compliance with all relevant medical and ethical guidelines

• Collaborate with pharmacies for prescription management

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives

• Adapt to filling in gaps in care when necessary

Additional Information:

• Must be licensed to practice medicine in Pennsylvania

• Experience in both clinical practice and administrative roles preferred

• Strong leadership and communication skills essential

• Ability to manage time efficiently between patient care and administrative tasks

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced clinic environment

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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