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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.
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