Primary Care Physician - Las Vegas (Locum)

Job Description

Job Description

Vivo HealthStaff is recruiting for a Locum Tenens Primary Care Physician in Las Vegas, Nevada. This is a full-time, temporary clinic-based assignment starting in late May.

We are seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician to provide primary care services in a Medicare HMO clinic setting. The physician will oversee one nurse practitioner and manage a panel of geriatric patients with chronic health conditions. This assignment includes two clinic locations with the majority of time spent at the main site.

Position Details:

• Job Title: Primary Care Physician - Locum Tenens

• Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

• Start Date: May 28 - June 2, 2025

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

• Contract Type: Temporary (Locum)

• Patient Volume: Up to 20 patients per day

• Local candidates only - travel and lodging not provided

Work Sites:

• Primary Location (4 days/week): Las Vegas, NV 89109

• Secondary Location (1 day/week): Smoke Ranch, Las Vegas, NV

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive outpatient primary care to geriatric patients

• Manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and kidney disease

• Supervise and support a nurse practitioner working in the clinic

• Document care in the EMR system in a timely and accurate manner

• Collaborate with clinic staff to ensure effective patient care delivery

Requirements:

• MD or DO degree

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine or Preventive Medicine

• Active and unrestricted Nevada medical license

• DEA registration and prescribing authority

• Experience in geriatric primary care strongly preferred

Assignment Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate

• Weekly direct deposit

• Malpractice insurance provided

• Dedicated recruiter support throughout the assignment

About Vivo HealthStaff:
Vivo HealthStaff is a national healthcare recruitment firm partnering with medical groups, hospitals, and healthcare organizations across the United States. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Vivo HealthStaff is a two-time Inc. 5000 honoree recognized for its rapid growth and commitment to excellence in healthcare staffing.