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General Practitioner - Physician - (General Practice - GP) Locum Tenens
Dallas, Texas, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Other
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 Bruceton Mills, West Virginia, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 10/24/14
Job Description & Requirements
General Practitioner - Physician - (General Practice - GP) Locum Tenens
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 8 Hour/Day

A physician is needed to provide services at this outpatient facility starting around the end of June. Working hours are from 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

A general practice physician(locum tenens), like a family care doctor, provides primary and ongoing care for their patients, usually serving as the first point of contact when a medical issue arises. These physicians are trained to deal with both the physical and emotional aspects of medicine, often forging lasting bonds with patients and families over generations. Often times, GPs run specialized practices within their offices, providing their patients with specialized treatments in certain medical areas, such as obstetrics, instead of having to refer the patient to another physician.

Required Qualifications
The physician shall have recent experience treating patients in the primary care setting. An active basic life support certification is required prior to the start date

About the Facility
This United States Penitentiary is a high security facility that houses male inmates. Located in the mountains of Preston County, the prison maintains separate satellite facilities that house low-risk, minimum security male inmates and female inmates respectively.

Facility Location
A small community in Preston County, Bruceton Mills offers residents and visitors archetypal West Virginia living and beautiful natural scenery. Locals regard Big Bear Lake as the town's must-see. The park offers camping, hiking and aquatic recreation, as well as the Bearfoot Springs Water Park. With a wealth of outdoors activities and community-oriented, low cost of living, Bruceton Mills is one of the state's finest small towns.

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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