Family Medicine Physician
Job Location:
Arcata, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
11 August 2026 (24 days ago)
Application Deadline:
8 November 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
JOB OVERVIEW
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Profession: Physician
- Specialty: Family Medicine
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Arcata CA
- Service Setting: Outpatient
- Coverage Type: Clinical Only
- Coverage Period: Oct 12 2026 Apr 09 2027
- Shift Schedule: Mon Fri 8a 5p
- Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
- Travel Lodging and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
- Patient Demographics: Mix of peds/adults
- Average Daily Volume: 18 patients/day
- Case Mix: General outpatient Pediatrics Adults
- EMR System: Epic
- Support Staff: RNs: 1 MAs: 2
- Hospital Privileges Required: No
- Temporary Privileges Available: No
- Credentialing Timeline: 30-90 days
- Preferred
- Well woman care
- IUD insertion/removal
- Newborn (birth-30 days)
- Infant (30 days - 1 year)
- Toddler (1-2 years)
- Child (3-13 years)
- Newborn care
- Newborn resuscitation
- General inpatient
- PICU inpatient
- Well woman care
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible (If BE 5 years or less since residency)
- Licenses: Licensed in CA
- DEA: Active DEA required
- Certifications: BLS
- Provide comprehensive outpatient primary care to a mix of pediatric and adult patients.
- Manage acute and chronic medical conditions including preventive care and health maintenance.
- Perform routine physical exams health screenings and immunizations.
- Document patient encounters and ensure chart closure within 72 hours.
- Collaborate with support staff (RNs MAs) for efficient patient flow.