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Family Practice Physician - (PCP - FP) Locum Tenens
Dallas, Texas, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Family Practice-Without OB
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time Locums/Travel Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Academic/Training Program Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Porterville, California, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 3/04/15
Job Description & Requirements
Family Practice Physician - (PCP - FP) Locum Tenens
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 40 Hours/Week

Clinic in Central California needing a Family Practice or Internal Medicine Physician for Outpatient or Outpatient/Inpatient opportunity. Monday - Friday - 8 Hours per day plus Call rotation. Please contact Staff Care regarding additional details.

Family practice physicians(locum tenens) are usually the first point of contact for people seeking medical care. These doctors must be able to assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of conditions, ranging from broken bones to more exotic illnesses. Family physicians often care for families across generations and are an integral part of many people's lives. In cases where more specialized medical care is needed, a family practice physician will refer their patient to another physician for more focused care.

Required Qualifications
Board Certified / Board Eligible
EHS Experience
Vent Management

Preferred Qualifications
Spanish Speaking
Central Lines/Procedures not required but preferred

Facility Location
Located in San Joaquin Valley, Porterville is a city that has seen significant population growth in recent years and continues to develop as a community. Porterville possesses a wealth of shopping options including several malls and a downtown full of bustling small businesses and boutiques. Porterville serves as the gateway to the Sequoia National Forest, and residents and visitors alike will want to take advantage of its proximity to this gorgeous region. The theatrical arts are well represented in Porterville, with drama, film and music productions occurring regularly.

Job Benefits
Staff Care typically arranges medical or dental malpractice insurance for contractor physicians and other specialists with whom we match to client opportunities. In addition, Staff Care locum tenens positions regularly receive highly competitive pay and a dedicated team to handle all travel, lodging, rental, and transportation needs.

About the Company
Staff Care, an AMN Healthcare company, is the nation's leader in locum tenens staffing. We provide flexible, temporary employment options for physicians, clinicians, and other allied health professionals in all specialties with a variety of healthcare organizations, typically with interim contracts lasting from one week to one year. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.


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