Primary Care Physician – Locum

TEEMA Solutions Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Work-life balance

Job summary

A healthcare staffing organization is seeking a Primary Care Physician (Locum Tenens) to provide comprehensive, patient-centered medical care. The role involves preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute services, working with a multidisciplinary team across multiple locations. Ideal candidates are flexible, have a strong clinical background, and hold an MD or DO degree. The position offers structured clinic hours and patient engagement, and requires willingness to float between sites.

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive primary care services.
• Provide preventive care and wellness visits.
• Manage chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension.
• Educate patients on diagnoses and treatment plans.

Skills

Strong clinical judgment

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Education

MD or DO degree

Completion of Family or Internal Medicine residency

Tools

Electronic medical record systems

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

Location & Work Type

• Location: On-site (multiple clinic locations)
• Work Type: Locum Tenens / Temporary Assignment

Interested in Applying?

If you’re interested, please reply to this advertisement or email your resume directly to [e-mail], or call/text [phone].

I strive to respond within 48 hours and look forward to connecting with you soon. Thank you!