Academic Family Medicine Opportunity

Job description

Academic Family Medicine Locum Opportunity

Los Angeles County | Outpatient | No Call | No OB | No Procedures

If you’re a Family Medicine physician who enjoys teaching without sacrificing balance, this is the kind of assignment people keep extending.

We’re seeking an experienced Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician for ongoing locum coverage at an academic-affiliated outpatient clinic in Los Angeles County’s High Desert. You’ll work in a modern, well-supported environment where residents are engaged, leadership is responsive, and burnout is not part of the culture.

Why This Assignment Works
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
- 4-day workweek option
- No call. No OB. No procedures.
- Adult-focused panel (ages 17+)
- Manageable daily volume with strong APP and staff support
- Onsite translators (Spanish a plus, not required)
- Academic Component (Optional, Not Required)
- Precept Family Medicine & Internal Medicine residents (optional)
- Collaborative, respectful learners — not a babysitting role
- Teaching integrated smoothly into clinic flow

What You’ll Practice In
- State-of-the-art facility
- Stable, mission-driven leadership
- Collegial, team-based culture
- A community known for warmth, diversity, and a surprisingly high quality of life
- Lower cost of living than most of LA County with easy access to outdoor recreation

Requirements
- MD or DO
- Board Certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency
- Active California license & DEA
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- 2+ years of clinical experience preferred

Compensation & Logistics
- Highly competitive locum compensation
- A-rated malpractice insurance
- Travel & lodging stipend
- Bi-weekly direct deposit

This is a long-term, low-friction locum assignment with real academic engagement and a schedule that leaves room for an actual life.

Interested?

Submit your CV to learn more. Opportunities like this don’t sit open for long.

• Monday to Friday (4 day work week an option)
• No Call, No Procedures, No OB
• Highly competitive compensation