Locum Tenens Family Practice Physician - MI

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We are seeking a Family Practice Physician (MD/DO) for a full-time outpatient locum tenens assignment at a Tribal Health facility in Michigan. This is an excellent opportunity to provide comprehensive primary care services to an underserved community while working alongside a supportive multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive medical evaluations, physical exams, and patient histories
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses across all age groups
• Prescribe medications and develop individualized treatment plans
• Order and interpret laboratory, imaging, and diagnostic studies
• Manage chronic conditions including diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and other common primary care concerns
• Provide preventive care services, health screenings, and vaccinations
• Perform routine office-based procedures as needed
• Collaborate with nursing staff, behavioral health providers, and specialists
• Respond appropriately to urgent medical situations and coordinate higher levels of care when necessary
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant medical documentation

Assignment Highlights

• 6-month locum tenens contract with the possibility of extension
• Monday–Friday schedule
• 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Outpatient clinic setting only
• 13–17 patients per day
• Bread-and-butter primary care practice
• Patient population spans all ages (womb to tomb)
• Focus on chronic disease management and preventive care
• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a Tribal Health community
• 1099 contracted provider position
• Malpractice insurance provided
• Travel-related expenses available

Clinical Scope

Common patient encounters include:

• Chronic care management
• Hypertension
• Diabetes
• Preventive care visits
• Routine sick visits
• General family medicine concerns
• Adult, pediatric, and geriatric primary care

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Board Certified in Family Medicine or related primary care specialty
• Active Michigan medical license or eligibility through IMLC
• Active DEA registration
• Ability to prescribe controlled substances
• Strong clinical, communication, and teamwork skills
• Experience in rural, Tribal Health, or underserved populations preferred
• Comfortable practicing in a fast-paced outpatient environment
• COVID vaccination required

Facility & Practice Information

• Outpatient clinic setting
• EMR: RPMS
• Collaborative clinical support staff
• Approximately one nurse assigned per provider when available
• Credentialing timeframe approximately 2 weeks for qualified candidates

Ideal Candidate

The ideal physician is:

• Board Certified and licensed in Michigan
• Comfortable treating patients of all ages
• Experienced in outpatient primary care
• Confident managing chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension
• Efficient with charting and documentation
• Team-oriented and committed to patient-centered care

Apply now to learn more about this rewarding locum opportunity and next steps in the hiring process!