Locum Family Medicine Physician

Quick Facts

• Role: Locum Family Medicine Physician

• Setting: Outpatient clinic

• Schedule: 5 days/week, 8-hour shifts (08:00–17:00), scheduled coverage, no call

• Start date: 11/23/26

• Length: 26 weeks

• Pay: $115/hr–$130/hr

Description

Provide comprehensive primary care to patients of all ages in an outpatient setting, including histories and physical exams, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic conditions, and preventive care. Responsibilities include ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, managing chronic diseases, performing minor procedures as permitted by state regulations, and maintaining accurate medical records. Collaborate with specialists as needed to ensure coordinated care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient histories and physical examinations

• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses (e.g., infections, allergies, respiratory conditions)

• Manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol

• Order and interpret diagnostic tests

• Prescribe medications and develop treatment plans

• Provide preventive care (immunizations, cancer screenings, health education)

• Perform minor procedures (e.g., skin biopsies, joint injections, wound care) as permitted

• Collaborate with specialists for coordinated care

• Maintain accurate and complete medical records

• Stay current with family medicine advancements via continuing education

Requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school

• Family medicine residency accredited by ACGME or AOA

• Board certification in family medicine by ABFM or AOA

• Active, unrestricted California medical license

• Preferred: at least 1 year of primary care experience

Benefits

• Highly competitive, transparent locum tenens pay

• Travel and lodging coverage

• Malpractice coverage and risk management support

• In-house credentialing and licensing teams

• Dedicated application and assignment support

• Easy timekeeping and streamlined document management

• Access to top hospitals and healthcare systems

• Additional benefits may be provided where required by applicable law