Family Practice Physician

Our client in California is seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician for an 80-day assignment. This role involves a Monday through Friday schedule focused on evaluating and treating patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions. The physician will manage various illnesses, order diagnostics, and prescribe appropriate medications within a supportive outpatient clinic environment.

Practice Info

• Setting: Outpatient (Clinic Only)
• Patients per day: 18 - 22 at full speed
• Staffing Mix: Physicians: 2, NPs: 3

Shift & Schedule

• 80-day assignment
• Monday to Friday schedule, from 8:30 AM to 5 PM with a half-hour unpaid lunch
• Call Schedule: No Call
• LOA: 80 Days

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients presenting with acute and chronic respiratory conditions
• Manage conditions such as asthma, COPD, bronchitis, pneumonia, URI, influenza, COVID/viral illness, and persistent cough
• Perform focused respiratory assessments and determine appropriate treatment plans
• Order and interpret chest X-rays, labs, pulse oximetry, and other diagnostic testing
• Prescribe medications, including inhalers, antibiotics, steroids, and nebulizer treatments when clinically appropriate
• Identify patients requiring a higher level of care or ED transfer
• Provide follow-up care and patient education for chronic respiratory disease
• Participate in care coordination and referrals to outside specialists when needed
• Support the clinic’s community health and culturally competent care initiatives within the Hoopa Valley population.

Compensation

• Strong compensation

Benefits

• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Required Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• EMR: Epic