Internal Medicine Physician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Bakersfield, California

Job Description

Job Description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:  ORD-225143-MD-CA
• Title:  MD
• Dates Needed:  November - February
• Shift Type:  Day Shift
• Assignment Type:  Clinic
• Call Required:  No
• Board Certification Required:  Yes
• Job Duration:  Locums

This outpatient clinic requires a board-certified Internal Medicine physician to deliver primary care services to a chronically ill adult patient population while the facility's full-time clinician is on leave. The facility operates on a structured day shift schedule and maintains a multidisciplinary support team to facilitate coordinated and quality care delivery. Clinical workflows are organized to address the ongoing medical needs of the patient population served.

Bakersfield offers a range of outdoor, cultural, and entertainment activities suited to varied interests. Nature enthusiasts may explore the Kern River Canyon for hiking and fishing, while families can visit the California Living Museum, a wildlife sanctuary featuring native plants and animals. The area also features arts and music venues, including the Bakersfield Museum of Art and the Buck Owens Crystal Palace, alongside dining options and parks such as The Park at River Walk.

The Internal Medicine physician will provide outpatient primary care services to an adult patient population with chronic illnesses at an on-site clinic, working Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM during day shift hours. The expected caseload is 17-20 patients per day, with clinical responsibilities centered on the evaluation and management of chronic medical conditions. The clinician will utilize EPIC EMR for all clinical documentation and will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary support team that includes Behavioral Health staff, 2 PharmDs, and 2 FNPs. No call coverage is required for this assignment.

• Case Load/PPD:  17-20 PPD
• Support Staff:  Behavioral Health, 2 PharmDs, 2 FNPs
• Patient Population:  Adults
• Location Type:  On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:  Yes
• Government:  No

Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:

• Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
• Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
• Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
• Digital hub for assignment details

LocumTenens.com specializes in the temporary placement of physicians, CRNAs, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, psychologists and social workers at healthcare facilities across the U.S. As the industry’s most-visited job board, LocumTenens.com helps healthcare organizations connect with the professionals they need to ensure patients have access to quality care.

Since 1995, LocumTenens.com has been your full-service locum tenens agency. The need has never been greater to connect great clinicians and great healthcare facilities. Our recruiters work on specialty teams and focus only on one specialty. This way, our medical recruiters learn the ins-and-outs and become recruiting specialists in each area.

That's what we do. Every day.

Company Description

LocumTenens.com specializes in the temporary placement of physicians, CRNAs, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, psychologists and social workers at healthcare facilities across the U.S. As the industry’s most-visited job board, LocumTenens.com helps healthcare organizations connect with the professionals they need to ensure patients have access to quality care.\r\n\r\nSince 1995, LocumTenens.com has been your full-service locum tenens agency. The need has never been greater to connect great clinicians and great healthcare facilities. Our recruiters work on specialty teams and focus only on one specialty. This way, our medical recruiters learn the ins-and-outs and become recruiting specialists in each area.\r\n\r\nThat's what we do. Every day.