Locum Tenens Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner

Locum Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP Only) — Tehachapi, CA

We’re seeking 1 Locum Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP only) for an outpatient primary care clinic in Tehachapi, California to support vacancy/recruiting coverage. This role sees all ages and requires comfort with both pediatric and adult patients.

Assignment Details

• Specialty: Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP only)
• # of FTE’s: 1
• Location: Tehachapi, CA 93561
• Reason for Coverage: Vacancy/Recruiting
• Coverage Dates: ASAP (November) – 5 months with option to extend
• Setting: Clinic

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Call: No call

Patient Volume / Tools

• Estimated Volume: 22–24 patients per day
• EMR: Epic

Daily Responsibilities

• Provide family medicine/primary care services for all ages
• Health maintenance, physical diagnosis, and treatment of acute/chronic issues in a primary care setting
• Initial exams; set up/monitor equipment as needed
• Order/administer diagnostic tests and document care administered
• Manage common primary care complaints, including:
  • Cold/flu/cough/sore throat
  • UTI, STD
  • Rashes
  • Arthritis flare
  • Wound checks
  • Women’s health items within family medicine scope
  • Wellness checks (e.g., blood pressure checks)
• Documentation
• Procedures (preferred, not required): I&D, suturing, toenail removal

Compensation

• Rate Structure: Hourly All-Inclusive
  

Requirements

• Board Certified
• BLS (American Heart Association)
• Active California license required
• Temps available: No