Endocrinology Locum Tenens Physician

Quick Facts

• Role: Endocrinology Locum Tenens Physician (ongoing coverage)

• Schedule: Monday–Friday clinic 8:00 AM–5:00 PM with weekday call 5:00 PM–8:00 AM; weekend call Saturday–Sunday 8:00 AM–8:00 AM (no weekend clinic)

• Coverage: Approximately 1–2 weeks per month

• EMR: Epic

Description

Provide ongoing locum endocrinology coverage in Pennsylvania with both outpatient clinic time and overnight/weekend call. Responsibilities include evaluating new and established patients, reviewing test results, managing prescription refills, and providing after-hours phone availability for patient questions. Weekend coverage is phone-based only, with hospitalists able to request curbside consultations when appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Monday–Friday clinic: evaluate and manage endocrinology patients (new and established)

• Review patient test results

• Manage prescription refills and provide follow-up/continuity of care

• Remain available by phone after clinic hours for patient-related questions

• Call coverage: respond to ~10 calls per weeknight/weekend with ~30-minute response time; nurse triage handles initial calls and escalates

• Weekend coverage: phone-based outpatient and inpatient needs; address inpatient/outpatient questions by phone

• When needed: review results and refill prescriptions even when not physically onsite

Requirements

• BC/BE Endocrinology

• Active Pennsylvania license

• PA DEA

• ACLS

• BLS

• Minimum 5 years of experience

• Not eligible: IMLC candidates

• Comfortable with outpatient endocrinology and overnight/weekend call responsibilities

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling with consistent monthly coverage opportunities

• Credentialing and onboarding assistance

• Dedicated recruiter support throughout the assignment

• Support from initial application through completion of the assignment