Locum :MD (Medical Doctor), DO (Osteopathic Doctor) Primary Care

Description

This is a contract, on-site position offering an excellent opportunity for an Associate-level physician to provide comprehensive patient care in a welcoming community setting.

In this locum primary care role, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centered medical services, including preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute illness treatment. You will work collaboratively with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals within a dynamic medical practice environment, ensuring continuity of care and positive patient outcomes.

 

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages
• Conduct thorough patient assessments, including history taking and physical examinations
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions
• Develop and implement individualized patient care plans
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and laboratory results
• Prescribe medications and recommend appropriate treatments
• Provide preventive care, including health screenings and immunizations
• Manage chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma
• Collaborate with specialists and other healthcare providers for coordinated care
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records
• Educate patients and families on health management and disease prevention
• Ensure compliance with medical practice standards and regulatory requirements

Requirements

• MD (Medical Doctor) or DO (Osteopathic Doctor) degree from an accredited institution
• Valid medical license to practice in the state of California
• Board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
• Associate-level experience in primary care or a related clinical setting
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative medical practice environment
• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems
• Willingness to work on-site in Bishop

Schedule: 3-6 days per week, 8a-5p

1:6 after-hours call rotation

Patient Volume: 16-20 per day

Patient Census: Mostly adults

Case Types: Bread-and-butter primary care

Support Staff: APPs, MA, RNs, and lab team

EMR: Cerner

Dictation: Dragon

Must be board-certified

Paid travel & expenses