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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 Durham, North Carolina, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 9/02/14
Job Description & Requirements
Internist - Physician - (Internal Medicine) Locum Tenens
StartDate: 07/07/2014Available Shifts: 8 Hour/Day

A primary care physician is needed to provide services at this outpatient clinic while their regular staff staff recruitment efforts are in progress. This locum tenens assignment should last until a permanent candidate can be hired, starting immediately upon the completion of credentialing. 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.

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

Facility Location
Home to Duke University and Research Triangle Park, Durham offers a wide variety of cultural and outdoor activities, a reasonable cost of living and highly prestigious medical facilities. Southern, yet cosmopolitan, laid back yet bursting with energy, this North Carolina city is a sought-after destination throughout the year.

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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