Locum MD (Medical Doctor) Primary Care

Description

. This Associate-level, contract, on-site position is ideal for a compassionate and skilled physician who thrives in a dynamic healthcare environment. As part of our team, you will deliver essential primary care services to patients and contribute to the overall health and well-being of the community.

In this role, you will focus on providing high-quality, patient-centered medical care, working collaboratively with clinical staff, and ensuring continuity of care within the practice. This is an exciting opportunity for a medical doctor seeking a meaningful contract role while making a direct impact on patients' lives in a primary care setting.

 

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care assessments and evaluations to patients.
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions, developing appropriate care plans.
• Perform on-site consultationsand follow-upsin line with the locum MD role.
• Order and interpret diagnostic testsand prescribe medications in accordance with best practices.
• Educate patientsand families on health maintenance, disease prevention,and treatment options.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses,and support staff to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely confidential patient records.
• Adhere to medical practice protocols, safety standards,and regulatory requirements.
• Adapt quickly to varying patient volumesand clinic schedules as a contract physician.
• Uphold the highest standards of ethical medical practiceand patient-centered care.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
• Active and unrestricted medical license in the relevant jurisdiction (or eligibility to obtain one).
• Associate-level professional experience in primary care or a related medical field.
• Board certification or board eligibility in a primary care specialty (e.g., Family Medicine, Internal Medicine) is preferred.
• Strong clinical knowledge of primary care practices, diagnostic procedures,and treatment methods.
• Excellent patient communication, empathy,and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work on-site in Santa Rosaand manage a flexible contract schedule.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Strong organizational skillsand attention to detail for accurate patient documentation.
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality, evidence-based care.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8a-4:30p

Patient Volume: ~10 per day

Will treat common chronic medical disorders, including diabetes, hypertension, COPD, degenerative arthritis, depression, congestive heart failure, angina, and pain

Telehealth appointments as appropriate

EMR: CPRS

Any active, unrestricted U.S. medical license

Must be board-certified or board-eligible

BLS and ACLS required

Paid travel & expenses