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Internist - Physician - (Internal Medicine) Locum Tenens
Dallas, Texas, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Internal Medicine
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 Eureka, California, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 9/02/14
Job Description & Requirements
Internist - Physician - (Internal Medicine) Locum Tenens
StartDate: 06/03/2013Available Shifts: 8 Hour/Day

Internal medicine (locum tenens) is a branch of medicine characterized by an emphasis on treating the whole body, rather than specialized focus on one body part of system. Many people use internists as their first point of medical contact, and in this way these physicians function similarly to primary care doctors. Internists are trained to treat and diagnose a wide range of illnesses that affect the entirety of the biological system. When an illness proves to be advancing, exotic or complex, internists will usually refer their patients to specialists.

Facility Location
The largest West Coast city on the Pacific north of San Francisco, Eureka is a beautiful city located on the picturesque Humboldt Bay. Marvel at redwoods in one of the city's many preserves, such as Six Rivers National Forest. Eureka's architecture is also of note, with hundreds of Victorian homes, including the nationally regarded Carter Mansion. Sequoia Park Zoo offers a wealth of exhibits and attractions. With a wide range of outdoor options, striking and rich coastal scenery, and an array of shopping and entertainment possibilities, Eureka is Northern California living at its finest.

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.

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