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

Job description

About the facility

This Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) delivers outpatient primary care services to patients of all ages within a structured clinical environment. The facility operates on a standard weekday schedule and maintains established clinical protocols to support consistent and quality care delivery. On-site support staff includes MDs, APPs, medical assistants, and licensed vocational nurses, along with laboratory and radiology services, to facilitate daily clinical operations.

About the facility location

California offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of outdoor recreational and cultural activities suited to varied interests. The state features diverse natural landscapes, coastal areas, desert regions, and mountain terrain, providing year-round opportunities for hiking, exploration, and leisure. Clinicians may take advantage of the state's extensive network of parks, scenic byways, and regional attractions throughout their assignment.

About the clinician's workday

Clinicians will provide outpatient primary care services to patients of all ages at a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), working Monday through Friday within a 40-hour work week on day shift. The expected caseload is 2-3 patients per hour, with clinical responsibilities encompassing the evaluation and management of primary care conditions and minor acute care across all age groups. On-site laboratory and radiology services are available to support clinical workflows. No call coverage is required for this assignment, and board certification and prescriptive authority are required.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 19-24
• Support staff: MD, APP, MA, LVN
• Patient population: All Ages
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes