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

Job description

About the facility

This outpatient primary care facility delivers general family medicine services to patients of all ages within a structured clinical environment in California. The facility operates on an on-site basis and maintains established clinical protocols to support consistent and quality care delivery. A collaborative and experienced support staff, including MAs, RNs, and LPNs, works alongside a clinical team of 10 MD and APP staff to facilitate daily clinical operations.

About the facility location

California offers a range of experiences across its diverse regions, from coastal scenery and urban attractions to natural landscapes including national parks and mountain destinations. Visitors and clinicians on assignment may explore activities such as bay cruises, kayaking, hiking, wine tasting, and wildlife viewing, as well as cultural destinations and entertainment industry landmarks. The state's regions vary in character, providing options suited to a broad range of interests throughout the year.

About the clinician's workday

The physician associate will provide outpatient primary care services on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a 1-hour lunch break, at an on-site facility in California. Clinical responsibilities encompass general family medicine services, including the management of acute and chronic conditions for patients of all ages, with an expected caseload of 16-20 patients per day. No call coverage is required for this assignment. The clinician will work alongside a collaborative support staff of MAs, RNs, and LPNs, as well as a clinical team of 10 MD and APP staff within the clinic.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 16-20 PPD
• Support staff: MA, RN, LPN, 10 MD and APP clinicians on-site
• Patient population: All Ages
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes