Locum Tenens Family Medicine Physician

Quick Facts

• Full-time Locum Tenens Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician
• Coverage: ASAP through December 31, 2026, with potential extension into 2027
• Schedule: Monday 12:00 PM–8:00 PM; Tuesday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM; no call
• Care setting: Mix of inpatient (infirmary) and outpatient primary care
• Patient load: Infirmary census ~14–24; patient population ~1,800
• EMR: TechCare

Description

Provide comprehensive primary care, including evaluation and management of acute and chronic conditions, infirmary patient care, and acute medical issue management. You will perform patient histories, physical exams, diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, prescription refills, referrals, and ancillary testing, while coordinating care in the EMR. You will also supervise and provide clinical guidance to APPs and support staff and perform basic procedures such as suturing, splinting, and incision & drainage.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage acute and chronic conditions
• Provide infirmary patient care and acute issue management
• Conduct patient histories and physical examinations
• Establish diagnosis and treatment plans
• Handle medication management, prescription refills, referrals, and ancillary testing
• Supervise and provide clinical guidance to APPs and support staff
• Perform basic procedures: suturing, splinting, incision & drainage
• Document and coordinate care in TechCare EMR

Requirements

• MD/DO with Family Medicine or Internal Medicine training
• Board Certified or Board Eligible
• Active Pennsylvania medical license
• BLS required; ACLS preferred
• Full-time availability with a minimum commitment of 26 weeks
• Correctional medicine experience not required
• Credentialing typically takes 60–90 days

Benefits

• Consistent, full-time locum coverage with a Monday–Friday schedule and no call
• Supportive clinical team environment with nursing staff, APPs, physicians, and a medical director