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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 Northridge, California, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 10/31/14
Job Description & Requirements
Internist - Physician - (Internal Medicine) Locum Tenens
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: Part Time

Internal Medicine or Family Practice physician needed in California for part time work. Call Staff Care for more information.

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
IM/FP

Preferred Qualifications
IM/FP

Facility Location
A community in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles, Northridge is partially bounded by the beautiful Santa Susana Mountains, offering residents and visitors many camping and hiking options. Northridge boasts a storied history with respect to the entertainment industry, once being a destination community for the stars of "Golden Era" Hollywood. It remains a popular place for celebrities to frequent, and residents are all but sure to run into a star at some point. Agritourism abounds in Northridge, with a wealth of citrus and exotic fruit farms available for tours. With its proximity to downtown LA, chic Hollywood history, and lush agriculture, Northridge is idyllic southern California living to its core.

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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