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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 Big Spring, Texas, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 7/31/14
Job Description & Requirements
Internist - Physician - (Internal Medicine) Locum Tenens
StartDate: 09/22/2014Available Shifts: 8 Hour/Day

Board Certified or Board Eligible Family Practice or Internal Medicine Physician to provide coverage as soon as credentialed for 6 months. *Any state license. Work hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm. No Call. Outpatient primary care coverage. Provide history, physical examination, diagnosis, and initiation of medical treatment. Act as conusultant in clinical practice. Ensure continuity of patient care. Provide appropriate diagnostic tests and medication adjustments. Must have Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support and DEA.

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
This picturesque town was founded in 1882. The specific landmark is the historical spring which provided life sustaining water for the Indians, as well as the wagon trains which traveled across the arid West Texas country. Big Spring branched out and was at last incorporated in 1907. Ever since its incorporation, a great deal of improvement has been made, including the addition of state of the art suppression machines.

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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