Family Medicine Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage in Manchester, California

• Job Reference Id: ORD-215925-PA-CA
• Title: PA
• Dates Needed: Mid July - 3 months
• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Assignment Type: Outpatient
• Call Required: No
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

This Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) provides outpatient primary care services, including on-site urgent care, to a primarily adult patient population in Manchester, California. The facility operates with established clinical protocols and maintains professional standards for care delivery across a diverse community. Clinicians are expected to deliver thorough and accurate care consistent with the demands of a community health setting.

The Manchester Beach and Mendocino Coast area offers a range of outdoor and nature-based attractions, including horseback riding at Ross Ranch and the scenic Bowling Ball Beach. Wildlife experiences are available at a nearby nature preserve, and the coastline provides whale watching lookouts for those seeking scenic ocean activities. Fort Ross State Historic Park is also accessible within the region, offering additional opportunities for exploration during the assignment.

The physician associate will provide outpatient primary care services Monday through Friday on a 4x10 shift schedule, with 2 hours of administrative time allotted each day. Clinical responsibilities include delivering typical primary care services and managing on-site urgent care for acute presentations, primarily for an adult patient population. Clinicians are expected to manage a caseload of 20-24 patients per day and maintain accurate clinical documentation. Board certification and prescriptive authority are required for this position.

• Case Load/PPD: 20-24
• Support Staff: MD, APP, MA, RN
• Patient Population: All Ages
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No

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