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

Job description

About the facility

This Federally Qualified Health Center provides comprehensive primary care services to the community with a focus on accessible healthcare delivery. The facility maintains appropriate medical support staff including physicians, advanced practice providers, licensed vocational nurses, medical assistants, and registered nurses to ensure efficient patient care coordination.

About the facility location

Northern California offers diverse outdoor experiences ranging from Yosemite National Park with its waterfalls and hiking trails to coastal attractions like Glass Beach and scenic drives through state parks. The region features wine country tours in Napa Valley and Sonoma, along with unique transportation experiences like the Skunk Train. Visitors can enjoy beaches, dining, retail options, theme parks, and family attractions, with new hotels and restaurants continuously expanding the area's offerings.

About the clinician's workday

The physician associate will provide comprehensive family medicine services in a Federally Qualified Health Center setting, managing diverse primary care cases for patients of all ages during standard business hours. Clinical responsibilities include conducting thorough patient evaluations, managing chronic medical conditions, providing preventive healthcare services, and treating acute illnesses while maintaining accurate medical documentation. The position requires working Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with no call requirements, managing 24-25 patients daily with a 20% no-show rate while collaborating with physicians, advanced practice providers, licensed vocational nurses, medical assistants, and registered nurses to ensure optimal patient outcomes within the FQHC healthcare delivery framework.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 24-25
• Support staff: MD, APP, MA, LVN, RN
• Patient population: All Ages
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes