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

Job description

About the facility

This outpatient family medicine clinic provides comprehensive primary care services to the community with a focus on accessible healthcare delivery. The facility operates with dedicated support staff including one physician, one nurse practitioner, and administrative and medical assistant personnel to ensure efficient patient care coordination.

About the facility location

Virginia offers diverse attractions spanning history, nature, and entertainment across the state. Notable destinations include Colonial Williamsburg for historical exploration, Shenandoah National Park and Luray Caverns for natural experiences, and theme parks such as Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Kings Dominion for family entertainment. The state features museums, outdoor activities including sunset boat cruises near Chincoteague, and popular areas like the Virginia Beach Boardwalk and Richmond's Carytown district.

About the clinician's workday

The physician associate will provide comprehensive family medicine services in an outpatient clinic setting, managing 15-17 patients daily for ages 5 and older. Clinical responsibilities include conducting thorough patient evaluations, managing chronic medical conditions, providing preventive healthcare services, and treating acute illnesses as they present. The clinician will work Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with no call requirements, maintaining accurate medical records and collaborating with one physician, one nurse practitioner, and administrative support staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes within the family medicine clinic framework.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 15-17
• Support staff: 1 MD, 1 NP, administrative staff, medical assistants
• Patient population: All Ages
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes