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.