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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 Santa Fe Springs, California, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 9/02/14
Job Description & Requirements
Internist - Physician - (Internal Medicine) Locum Tenens
StartDate: 06/23/2014Available Shifts: 8 Hour/Day

A primary care physician is needed to provide services at this outpatient clinic near Long Beach while their regular staff provider is on leave. This locum tenens assignment should last until the end of August or September, starting immediately upon the completion of credentialing and privileging. Working hours are from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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.

Required Qualifications
The physician shall have an active BLS prior to the start date, and a license from the State of California is required.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with the veteran population is considered a plus.

Facility Location
In this playground of palm trees and year-round sunshine, wedged between snow-capped mountains and sun-kissed beaches, Los Angeles beckons with its laid-back attitude, high-energy fun and urban adventures. This bustling city is a great place to indulge in the California lifestyle, catch soft ocean breezes, explore miles of beautiful sandy beaches, shop to your heart’s content and enjoy all that this West Coast metropolis has to offer.

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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