Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Internal Medicine - General/Other in Virginia

Doctor of Medicine | Internal Medicine - General/Other
Location: Virginia
Employer: Barton Associates
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

We are seeking an Internal Medicine Physician for a 34-day assignment in Virginia, starting Sep 17, 2026. The schedule involves working from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, providing comprehensive in-home primary care to adult and geriatric patients. This role focuses on diagnosing, treating, and managing a variety of chronic and acute conditions, developing individualized care plans, and coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide in-home primary care to a panel of adult and geriatric patients
• Conduct comprehensive initial evaluations and routine follow-up visits
• Diagnose, treat, and manage chronic and acute conditions
• Perform medication management, reconciliation, and adjustments
• Develop and implement individualized care plans
• Coordinate care with NPs/PAs, nurses, social workers, and care coordinators
• Order and interpret labs, imaging, and diagnostic tests
• Deliver preventative care, including screenings and wellness visits
• Manage transitions of care, including hospital and SNF discharges
• Communicate with patients, families, and caregivers regarding care plans
• Address urgent patient needs and triage issues during assigned coverage periods

Additional Information

• Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Emergency Medicine is required
• EMR system: Athenahealth
• Patient caseload includes chronic disease management (e.g., congestive heart failure, kidney disease, diabetes, hypertension, COPD), geriatric care (e.g., frailty, fall risk, cognitive decline, dementia), post-hospital/post-SNF discharge follow-ups (transitional care), medication management, acute low-acuity issues, preventative care, behavioral health overlap, and wound care management

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities