Family Medicine Physician - Ferndale, CA
Job at a glance
Job description
Job Description
Join our dedicated team providing comprehensive care in a growing community health facility. This locum tenens assignment offers an exciting opportunity to practice family medicine with a focus on chronic pain management. You'll enjoy a varied work schedule Monday through Friday, with a balanced mix of pediatric and adult patients, while the location in picturesque Ferndale, California, provides an ideal setting for year-round practice.
Key Details - Assignment Type: Locum Tenens - Setting: Outpatient Clinic - Start Date: 02/23/2026 - Ongoing - Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM - Patient Population: All Ages - Location: Ferndale, CA - Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates
Benefits - • Weekly direct deposit - • Malpractice insurance with tail coverage - • Supportive credentialing assistance - • Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable) - • Flexible scheduling
Job Responsibilities - Provide comprehensive family medicine care, including chronic pain management. - Ensure timely closure of charts within 72 hours. - Engage with a minimum of 18 patients per day, across varied age groups, with preference for treating infants and above.
Qualifications - Must be Board Certified or truly Board Eligible (within five years of residency). - Active DEA required before the start. - BLS certification is required. - Preferred skills in IUD insertion/removal and well-woman care, though not mandatory.
Working Hours - Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Flexibility with varied shifts as needed
Skills - Proficient in providing care to a wide age range from infants to geriatrics. - Experience with outpatient family medicine practices. - Ability to manage charting and documentation efficiently. - Strong interpersonal skills for engaging with a diverse patient population.
Working Hours