Primary Care Physician – Locum

TEEMA Group

Compton (CA)

Hybrid

USD 206,640 - 275,520

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Job summary

A healthcare staffing company seeks a Primary Care Physician (Locum Tenens) to deliver patient-centered care in an outpatient clinical setting across multiple sites. This role involves comprehensive care including diagnosis, treatment, and preventive services for diverse patients. Ideal candidates will have an MD or DO, residency completion, and strong clinical, communication, and documentation skills. The position offers a flexible schedule, guaranteed two days per week, with possible floating across sites.

Qualifications

Active and unrestricted state medical license.
DEA registration or ability to obtain.
Board Certified or Board Eligible.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive primary care services.
Manage chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension.
Document patient encounters accurately in EMR.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Bilingual proficiency

Education

MD or DO degree

Completion of Family or Internal Medicine residency

BLS certification

Job description

The Primary Care Physician (Locum Tenens) provides comprehensive, patient-centered medical care in an outpatient clinical setting. This role focuses on preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute care services for patients across the lifespan. The physician works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, coordinated care while supporting clinic coverage needs across multiple sites.

Overview

This opportunity is ideal for a flexible, experienced physician who values work-life balance, structured clinic hours, and meaningful patient relationships.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive primary care services, including evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic conditions
Provide preventive care, wellness visits, and health screenings for patients of all ages
Manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, COPD, and cardiovascular disease
Prescribe medications and develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
Order, review, and interpret laboratory tests and diagnostic studies
Coordinate patient care with specialists, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals
Document all patient encounters accurately and timely in the electronic medical record (EMR)
Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, and preventive health strategies
Participate in team meetings and care coordination efforts as needed
Maintain compliance with clinical quality standards and regulatory requirements
Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
Completion of an accredited Family Medicine or Internal Medicine residency
Active and unrestricted state medical license (or ability to obtain)
DEA registration (or ability to obtain)
Board Certified or Board Eligible
Current BLS certification (ACLS preferred)
Strong clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills

Desired Qualifications

Preferred: Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience in primary care
Comfort working autonomously in certain clinical settings
Experience in outpatient primary care environments
Experience working with elderly or medically complex patient populations
Familiarity with value-based care or population health models
Comfort working in team-based clinical environments
Experience with electronic medical record systems
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish or other languages is a plus

Schedule & Flexibility

Minimum commitment: Guaranteed two (2) days per week
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Flexibility required, as clinic demand may vary
Floating Requirement — Provider must be willing to float between up to three clinic sites as needed
Mileage reimbursement will be provided
Average patient load: Approximately 20 patients per day
Patient population: All ages