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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 Tucson, Arizona, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 1/13/15
Job Description & Requirements
Internist - Physician - (Internal Medicine) Locum Tenens
StartDate: 01/26/2015Available Shifts: 8 Hour/Day

(2) Board Certified or Board Eligible Family Practice or Internal Medicine Physicians to provide coverage as soon as credentialed for 6 months with the option to extend 6 additional months. *Any State License. Work hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm & once every 3 months on Thursday from 8:00am to 6:30pm. Maybe required to work an evening shift on Thursday or a day shift on Saturday on occasion. No Call. Primary Care Intake Physician in an outpatient setting. Provide Compensation & Pension examinations to assist with the new patient intake exam for primary care. This is for new patients enrolling for benefits. Physician will manage scheduled & unscheduled patients in the clinic setting and as needed at the community based outpatient clinic within 25 miles of the hospital. See approximately 5-10 new patient exams per week & 12-14 established patients per day. **Must have Telehealth experience. Must have BLS, and ACLS. Site uses computerized medical records system.

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.

About the Facility
Located in central Tucson, this hospital serves over 170,000 veterans across 8 counties in southern Arizona and and western New Mexico. The main facility is a 285-bed hospital that provides primary and specialty care in a wide variety of medical areas. The VAMC has affiliations with an impressive 70 academic institutions and is widely regarded as one of the finest medical institutions in New Mexico. In addition to its central facility, the hospital has established many specialized/outpatient locations since its inception.

Facility Location
Arizona’s most beautiful and most livable city is the ideal destination for healthcare professionals in search of breathtaking vistas, painted-sky sunsets and quiet escapes. With the Santa Catalina Mountains as a backdrop, and the Sonoran Desert and national forest right on its doorstep, Tucson boasts one of the most dramatic settings in the Southwest.

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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