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Primary Care Providers Needed in Philadelphia
Irving, Texas, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Internal Medicine
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Academic/Training Program Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 4/16/14
ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY:
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: Ongoing

Hours: 8 hour shift, Day shift

About the Provider Duties:
•Calls the responsible party/next of kin as well as referring provider shortly after admission to introduce themselves and to discuss the plan of care.
•Responds promptly (within 15 minutes for non-emergent calls) to the facility nurses.
•Promptly addresses any patient with an acute change in condition.
•Makes themselves available to the patient and/or family Physician or NP/PA, when possible, assesses the patient within 4 hours of admission to the center members at all times.
•Treats patients and their family members with compassion at all times.

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Professional Experience/Educational Requirements:
A Medical (MD) or Osteopathic (DO) degree or Certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) if appropriate.
Completion of a Residency Training Program in the required specialty.
Completion of a Fellowship Training Program in their subspecialty if required.

Certification/Licensure:
Current, valid medical license in the state of employment.
Current, valid controlled substance registration (if required by the state of employment).
Current, valid DEA.

About Working with CareerStaff Locums:
Interested in pursuing temporary physician jobs and healthcare employment opportunities as an independent contractor? CareerStaff’s physician recruitment specialists have wide-ranging knowledge of the locums market and will find the locum tenens job opportunities that work for you.
There are many reasons why some doctors choose to work as locum tenens physicians. Some doctors have just completed their residencies, haven\'t established a permanent practice, or are interested in trying something different before settling down. Other locum doctors want to experience a variety of facilities and practice settings to see what fits them best. In some cases, locum tenens jobs may be more profitable than running one\'s own practice and paying for overhead, staff and medical malpractice insurance. Doctors who are nearing retirement but would like to continue working on a part-time basis appreciate the flexibility afforded by working locums jobs. In addition to opportunities for locum medical physicians in all specialties, as well as CRNAs, nurse practitioners and physician assistants, CareerStaff also offers a variety of temporary allied health jobs.

Locum Tenens Physicians & Other Healthcare Professionals Enjoy the Following Benefits:

•Work where you want, when you want.
•Try out a location or practice setting.
•Concentrate on patient care.
•Medical malpractice insurance arranged.
•Travel and housing costs are included in the negotiated project fee.
•Expedited state medical licensure.
•Premium rates for additional hours and on-call availability.
•Opportunities nationwide for locum tenens physicians.
•No third-party payer hassles.
•Competitive per diem compensation.
•Lucrative referral bonuses
•Weekly direct deposit.
•Aggressive Industry Rates
Locum tenens jobs can be challenging, but also educational and extremely rewarding. Tens of thousands of physicians practice on a locum tenens basis each year. You can find your ideal opportunity through us. Simply complete our online profile today or contact our recruiters for more information.

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