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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 Bronx, New York, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 9/25/14
Job Description & Requirements
Family Practice Physician - (PCP - FP) Locum Tenens
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 8 Hour/Day

Board Eligible or Board Certified Family Practice physician needed for a job opportunity in New York starting in August. This assignment offers a Full-Time 40hr work week schedule. The provider must be well-versed in a primary care setting

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
NY licensed Family Practice physician needed 08/11 - Ongoing (Can start sooner!). SCHEDULE: Mon - Fri: 9a-5p. No call. Also may be required to cover 1 x evening shift per week (11a-7p or 10a-6p). The locum physician will provide care seeing homeless patients referred over from the shelters at 2 main clinic locations 4 x days a week then will be asked to be available to cover at any of their 13 sites on the 5th day of the week (All within close distance). Type of Patients seen: Adults, Adolescents, PEDS, and 10% Newborns.14-18ppd. Support staff: 1 x MA, and Social Services. Typical Cases seen: Sick & Well visits, Diabetes, Hypertension, depression, physicals, and follow up visits. EMR Charting: Eclinical Works (Will Train)

Facility Location
The northernmost of New York City's five boroughs, The Bronx is one of the city's most storied communities. The Bronx is home to several universities including Fordham and City University of New York. Sports fans will want to pay a visit to Yankee Stadium, which opened its doors in 1923 and is a truly iconic facility. The Bronx has a rich arts history and is widely held as one of the places where hip hop was born. Culture seekers can check out the Hush Hip Hop Tour to see some of the historic sights where the genre blossomed. The Bronx offers a wealth of dining, sports, entertainment and cultural activities and is one of New York City's many intriguing, culturally rich communities.

Job Benefits
Staff Care, an AMN Healthcare company, is the nation #39;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.

About the Company
Staff Care, an AMN Healthcare company, is the nation #39;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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