Primary Care Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Family Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Manasquan, New Jersey
• Service Setting: Outpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8a – 5p (Tuesdays until 7p)
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Malpractice Insurance Covered; Travel/Lodging Not Covered

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adult, Geriatric
• Average Daily Volume: 3 patients per hour
• Case Mix: Adult outpatient, Geriatrics, Occupational Medicine

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Athena
• Office Equipment Available: 13 Exam Rooms, On-site Laboratory, Defibrillator
• Specialty Backup Available: Internal Medicine Physicians, Mid-Levels

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: No
• Credentialing Timeline: Can approve quickly

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• EKG interpretation
• Evaluation and management of acute volume/BP issues
• Adult outpatient care
• Employment physicals
• Disability exams

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Board Certified preferred, will accept Board Eligible
• Licenses: Active NJ License
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS preferred
• Other Qualifications: Local provider required; must provide self-query NPDB within 30 days

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide primary care to adult and geriatric patients in an outpatient setting.
• Perform EKG interpretations and manage acute volume/blood pressure issues.
• Conduct employment physicals and disability exams.
• Collaborate with other physicians and mid-level providers.
• Document patient encounters in Athena EMR.