Locum Tenens Opportunity for Family Medicine/Internal Medicine Physician

• Specialties: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine


• Department: Family Medicine


• Start Date: April 15, 2024


• End Date: Ongoing


• Location: Near Orleans, CA


• Reason for Coverage: Vacancy - Long-Term Permanent Search


• Allowed Holidays: New Year's Day, 4th of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day


• Provider Type: Physician


• Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Hours Only


• EMR System: Epic


• Will Facility Accept Multiple Providers?: No


• Practice Setting: Outpatient


• Inpatient and Outpatient Required?: No


• Hospital/Surgery Center Privileges Required?: No


• Admissions Required?: No


• Temporary Privileges Available?: No


• Is Hospital Stroke Certified?: No


• Patients Per Shift: 18

Practice Details

• Board Certification Requirement: Yes


• Fellowship: N/A


• Minimum Board Certification: Eligible


• Required Certifications: BLS, PALS


• Active Licenses in CA Required?: Yes


• Allow Bids from Providers with IMLC?: No


• Will Reimburse Vendor for Licensing Costs?: No


• Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 44 Days

Description/Other Details

This long-term locum tenens opportunity for a Family Medicine/Internal Medicine Physician near Orleans, CA, provides a chance to contribute to community healthcare. The position starts on April 15, 2024, and is ongoing.

The physician's schedule includes 18 patients per day, Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM, with a mix of pediatrics and adults. A decision is typically made within 7-14 days, and both MDs and DOs are welcome. APCs with 3 years of experience in a similar setting will also be considered.

Credentialing, requiring 30-90 days, mandates an active DEA before the start date. Immunizations, including the 2022-2023 Flu Vaccine, TB Status/X-Ray Results, Positive MMR Titer or Complete Immunization Series, Positive Hep B Titer or Complete Immunization Series, Positive Varicella Zoster Titer or Complete Immunization Series, and Tdap Immunization, are prerequisites.

COVID vaccination requirements include the primary series plus booster or one dose of the current COVID vaccine (2023/2024 formulation). Both HCO and Vendor agree to a 30-day notice for ending all assignments.

Job ID: j-197045