Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Family Practice in California

Nurse Practitioner | Family Practice
Location: California
Employer: Barton Associates
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Our client in California is seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day assignment, beginning Jul 20, 2026. This role involves providing essential primary care within a rural FQHC setting, covering a provider's sabbatical. Responsibilities include managing a diverse patient panel, seeing mostly adults, and performing some pediatric physicals and well-child checks. The schedule runs Monday to Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm, with Fridays split between telehealth and clinic hours.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide primary care services within an FQHC setting, addressing rural health needs.
• Manage a diverse patient panel, often presenting with multiple complaints per visit.
• Cover a provider's sabbatical, focusing primarily on adult patients.
• Conduct pediatric physicals and well-child checks.
• Treat a wide range of conditions including cold, cough, flu, hypertension, and diabetes.
• Offer compassionate care to vulnerable populations, including homeless and LGBTQ patients.
• Perform annual check-ups and general FQHC primary care.
• Work a schedule of Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 4:00pm, and Friday 8:30am-12:30pm for telehealth, followed by 12:30-4:00 in clinic.

Additional Information

• Board Certification: Family Medicine
• EMR System: Epic

Benefits

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

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

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