Primary Care Physician - Locums
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Job description
Vivo HealthStaff is recruiting for a Family Practice or Internal Medicine Physician for a locum opportunity in a primary care practice serving adult, pediatric, newborn, and geriatric populations in rural Southern Virginia.
Position Details:
Job Title: Family Practice Physician or Internal Medicine Physician – Locum or Locum to Perm
Location: Rural Southern Virginia
Contract Length: Approximately 9 months or until permanent hires are made
Start Date: Beginning June 23, 2025, or soon thereafter
Schedule: 3 eight-hour shifts per week
Call Schedule: None required
Average Patients Per Day: Approximately 20
Number of Exam Rooms: 6
Practice Setting:
Hospital/Clinic Type: Primary Care Practice with rotating specialties
Patient Population: Adult, pediatric, newborn, and geriatric patients
On-site Services: Laboratory, point-of-care testing, phlebotomy
Documentation System: Epic EMR
Emergency Supplies Available: Defibrillator, airway equipment
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide comprehensive primary care services to a diverse patient population
• Manage common outpatient medical conditions across all ages
• Perform procedures including suturing minor lacerations and incision and drainage (I&D)
• Conduct newborn care (>2000 grams) and general pediatric outpatient care
• Perform pelvic exams and Pap smears (helpful but not required)
• Collaborate with behavioral health providers onsite for uncomplicated adult psychiatric cases
Requirements:
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Practice
• Active Virginia medical license (or in process with expedited completion)
• Current BLS certification
Assignment Benefits:
• Competitive hourly locum compensation (details discussed during interview)
• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance provided
• Housing and transportation assistance negotiable if needed
• Dedicated recruiter support throughout the assignment
About Vivo HealthStaff:
Vivo HealthStaff is a San Francisco Bay Area-based healthcare staffing and recruitment firm serving clinics and healthcare organizations nationwide. Recognized twice on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and featured on the San Francisco Business Times’ Fastest Growing Companies list, Vivo HealthStaff is known for delivering reliable, high-quality staffing solutions across multiple medical specialties. Our experienced team is dedicated to matching skilled healthcare professionals with organizations to meet their unique clinical and operational needs.