Family Medicine Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Outpatient Facility in California

Job description

About the facility

The outpatient clinic operates within a health system framework providing comprehensive primary care services to the community. The facility maintains experienced nursing staff and support personnel to ensure efficient patient care coordination and optimal outcomes for patients requiring family medicine services.

About the facility location

California offers diverse regional attractions and outdoor recreation opportunities. The state provides year-round activities with varied landscapes including coastal areas and forested regions, allowing for extensive exploration and recreational pursuits throughout different seasons.

About the clinician's workday

The physician associate will deliver comprehensive family medicine care in an outpatient clinic environment within a health system, managing diverse primary care cases for patients of all ages including newborns. Daily responsibilities include conducting thorough patient evaluations, managing chronic medical conditions, providing preventive healthcare services, and treating acute illnesses while maintaining accurate medical records. The clinician will work Monday through Friday with no call requirements, seeing 18-20 patients daily and collaborating with experienced nursing and support staff onsite to ensure quality healthcare delivery and optimal patient outcomes.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 18-20
• Support staff: Experienced nursing staff and medical assistants
• Patient population: All Ages
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes