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

Job description

About the facility

This adult outpatient primary care clinic provides comprehensive healthcare services with established protocols for routine medical care. The facility operates during standard business hours and maintains dedicated support staff including physicians, advanced practice providers, and medical assistants to ensure quality patient care delivery. The clinic specializes in serving the adult population with particular focus on geriatric patients requiring primary care services.

About the facility location

North Carolina offers diverse regional attractions and outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the state. The region features entertainment venues, educational institutions, and year-round activities. Visitors can explore mountain regions, coastal areas, and small towns that provide options for both family activities and recreational pursuits across the state.

About the clinician's workday

The physician associate will provide comprehensive family medicine services to adult patients Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, managing approximately 15 patients daily. Clinical responsibilities include delivering typical adult primary care services with emphasis on geriatric patient care, conducting patient evaluations, and managing both chronic and acute medical conditions. The position requires working collaboratively with clinicians onsite, utilizing community care and laboratory support services with dedicated medical assistant support per clinician.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 15-18
• Support staff: MD, APP, MA
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes