Primary Care Physician - Locum / Contract

Job Description

Job Description

Primary Care Physician – Locum / Contract

Location: Nowata, OK 74048
Specialty: Primary Care / Family Medicine / Internal Medicine
Employment Type: Locum / Contract
Compensation: $115–$124/hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 40 hours per week

We are seeking a Primary Care Physician (MD or DO) for a full-time locum/contract opportunity in Nowata, Oklahoma . This physician will provide comprehensive primary and acute care to both adult and pediatric patients in an outpatient setting.

The ideal provider is comfortable working independently, managing a steady patient volume, and treating patients across the lifespan. The position offers a consistent weekday schedule, strong clinical support, and no call, no overtime, and no floating .

• Monday–Friday

• 40 hours per week

• Shifts scheduled within approximately 7:00 AM–5:30 PM

• Potential schedule options include four 10-hour days or five 8-hour days

• Lunch break required

• No call

• No overtime

• No floating

• Provide comprehensive primary care to adult and pediatric patients

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat routine, chronic, and acute medical conditions

• Manage approximately 18–24 scheduled patient appointments per day after orientation

• Provide routine and drop-in/acute care

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans

• Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic testing

• Prescribe medications and coordinate specialty referrals as appropriate

• Manage patients with chronic healthcare needs

• Maintain timely and accurate medical documentation

• Collaborate with nursing, case management, and other clinical support staff

• Work independently while maintaining high standards of patient care

• MD or DO required

• Active Oklahoma medical license required — no exceptions

• Must be comfortable providing care to patients of all ages

• Family Medicine or Internal Medicine training preferred; relevant Emergency Medicine training/experience may also be considered

• Appropriate board certification, board eligibility, active participation in the certification process, or successful completion of an applicable ACGME- or AOA-accredited postgraduate training program

• BLS, ACLS, and PALS required

• Ability to independently manage a busy primary care patient population

• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills

• Tribal health or rural health experience is a plus, but not required

• Cerner experience preferred, but not required

• Must be flexible and comfortable working independently

Providers have access to a strong clinical support structure, including nursing staff, clinical assistants, referral management, and case management support for patients with chronic and complex healthcare needs.

Providers also have access to a Digital Clinical Assistant integrated into the EMR to assist with clinical documentation and charting.

• Competitive pay: $115–$124/hour

• Full-time, 40-hour workweek

• Monday–Friday schedule

• Potential flexibility between four 10-hour or five 8-hour shifts

• No call, no overtime, and no floating

• Dedicated clinical and nursing support

• Treat a diverse patient population across the lifespan

• Opportunity to make an impact in an underserved community

• Potential for extension and longer-term opportunities

Interested? Apply today to learn more about this Primary Care Physician opportunity in Nowata, Oklahoma.