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Internist - Physician - (Internal Medicine) Locum Tenens
Dallas, Texas, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Internal Medicine
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time Locums/Travel Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Academic/Training Program Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 2/02/15
Job Description & Requirements
Internist - Physician - (Internal Medicine) Locum Tenens
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 8 Hour/Day

A primary care physician is needed to provide services at this VA outpatient clinic while regular staff recruitment efforts are in progress. This locum tenens assignment will last for a period of six months, or until a permanent candidate can be identified. Working hours are from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Internal medicine (locum tenens) is a branch of medicine characterized by an emphasis on treating the whole body, rather than specialized focus on one body part of system. Many people use internists as their first point of medical contact, and in this way these physicians function similarly to primary care doctors. Internists are trained to treat and diagnose a wide range of illnesses that affect the entirety of the biological system. When an illness proves to be advancing, exotic or complex, internists will usually refer their patients to specialists.

Required Qualifications
The physician shall be trained in internal medicine or family practice. Additionally, a BLS shall be obtained prior to the start date.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with the veteran population is considered a plus.

Facility Location
Known as the "Heart of the Commonwealth," Worcester is one of Massachusetts' most revered cities. The city is well-known for its historic architecture, most notably its Victorian-era buildings. Worcester is home to a number of museums including the American Antiquarian Society, the Worcester Art Museum, and the Higgins Armory Museum, among others. The city also possesses a wide range of performance venues, such as Mechanics Hall, Hanover Theatre, and Tuckerman Hall, and it ardently supports the local performing arts. Every year the Worcester Music Festival is a huge regional draw, being the oldest music festival in the USA.

Job Benefits
Staff Care typically arranges medical or dental malpractice insurance for contractor physicians and other specialists with whom we match to client opportunities. In addition, Staff Care locum tenens positions regularly receive highly competitive pay and a dedicated team to handle all travel, lodging, rental, and transportation needs.

About the Company
Staff Care, an AMN Healthcare company, is the nation's leader in locum tenens staffing. We provide flexible, temporary employment options for physicians, clinicians, and other allied health professionals in all specialties with a variety of healthcare organizations, typically with interim contracts lasting from one week to one year. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.


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