Family Practice

Job ID: ORD-225416-MD-CA

Family Medicine Physician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Central California

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This job at a glance

  • Dates needed: November - 6 months
  • Shift type: Day Shift
  • Assignment type: Outpatient
  • Call required: No
  • Board certification required: Yes

Job description

About the facility

This facility operates as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) delivering outpatient primary care services to a diverse patient population of all ages. The clinic maintains structured clinical workflows and established protocols consistent with FQHC standards to support consistent and coordinated care delivery. On-site support staff includes MDs, APPs, medical assistants, and licensed vocational nurses to facilitate daily clinical operations.

About the facility location

The California Central Coast offers clinicians on assignment a range of outdoor, cultural, and recreational activities suited to varied interests. The region spans approximately 350 miles of coastline and accommodates outdoor enthusiasts, history buffs, and art aficionados alike, with activities ranging from guided e-bike tours and vineyard excursions to wildlife viewing and beach access. A comfortable year-round climate supports consistent travel and outdoor activity, providing diverse options during time away from the assignment.

About the clinician's workday

Clinicians will provide outpatient primary care services to patients of all ages at an on-site Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), working Monday through Friday on a day shift schedule with shift hours of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM or 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The expected caseload is 22-25 patients per day, with clinical responsibilities encompassing the evaluation and management of primary care conditions across all age groups. On-site support staff includes MDs, APPs, medical assistants, and licensed vocational nurses to facilitate daily clinical operations. Board certification and prescriptive authority are required for this assignment; no call coverage is required.

Additional job details
  • Case load/PPD: 22-25 PPD
  • Support staff: MD, MA, APP, LVN
  • Patient population: All Ages
  • Location type: On-Site
  • Prescriptive authority required: Yes
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