Primary Care Physician – Locum / Contract

People Well Staffing; Nowata (OK); On-site; USD 158,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No call

No overtime

Strong clinical support

Job summary

People Well Staffing is seeking a Primary Care Physician (MD or DO) for a full-time locum/contract position in Nowata, Oklahoma. You will provide comprehensive primary and acute care to both adult and pediatric patients in an outpatient setting.

The role offers a weekday schedule (Mon-Fri, 40 hours), no call, no overtime, and no floating, with strong clinical support. Compensation is $115–$124/hour, with shifts roughly 7:00 AM–5:30 PM.

Qualifications

• MD or DO required.
• Active Oklahoma medical license required — no exceptions.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS required.
• Must be comfortable providing care to patients of all ages.
• Tribal health or rural health experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care to adult and pediatric patients.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat routine, chronic, and acute conditions.
• Manage approximately 18–24 scheduled patient appointments per day.
• Prescribe medications and coordinate referrals as appropriate.
• Maintain timely and accurate medical documentation.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Documentation

Education

MD or DO

Job description

Primary Care Physician – Locum / Contract

Nowata, United States | Posted on 09/03/2026

Primary Care Physician – Locum / Contract

Specialty: Primary Care / Family Medicine / Internal Medicine

Compensation: $115–$124/hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 40 hours per week

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Primary Care Physician (MD or DO) for a full-time locum/contract opportunity in Nowata, Oklahoma. This physician will provide comprehensive primary and acute care to both adult and pediatric patients in an outpatient setting.

The ideal provider is comfortable working independently, managing a steady patient volume, and treating patients across the lifespan. The position offers a consistent weekday schedule, strong clinical support, and no call, no overtime, and no floating.

Schedule

• Monday–Friday
• 40 hours per week
• Shifts scheduled within approximately 7:00 AM–5:30 PM
• Potential schedule options include four 10-hour days or five 8-hour days
• Lunch break required
• No call
• No overtime
• No floating

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care to adult and pediatric patients
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat routine, chronic, and acute medical conditions
• Manage approximately 18–24 scheduled patient appointments per day after orientation
• Provide routine and drop-in/acute care
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic testing
• Prescribe medications and coordinate specialty referrals as appropriate
• Manage patients with chronic healthcare needs
• Maintain timely and accurate medical documentation
• Collaborate with nursing, case management, and other clinical support staff
• Work independently while maintaining high standards of patient care

Qualifications

• MD or DO required
• Active Oklahoma medical license required — no exceptions
• Must be comfortable providing care to patients of all ages
• Family Medicine or Internal Medicine training preferred; relevant Emergency Medicine training/experience may also be considered
• Appropriate board certification, board eligibility, active participation in the certification process, or successful completion of an applicable ACGME- or AOA-accredited postgraduate training program
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS required
• Ability to manage a busy primary care patient population independently
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills
• Tribal health or rural health experience is a plus, but not required
• Cerner experience preferred, but not required
• Must be flexible and comfortable working independently

Clinical Support

Providers have access to a strong clinical support structure, including nursing staff, clinical assistants, referral management, and case management support for patients with chronic and complex healthcare needs.

Providers also have access to a Digital Clinical Assistant integrated into the EMR to assist with clinical documentation and charting.

Why Consider This Opportunity

• Competitive pay: $115–$124/hour
• Potential flexibility between four 10-hour or five 8-hour shifts
• No call, no overtime, and no floating
• Dedicated clinical and nursing support
• Treat a diverse patient population across the lifespan
• Opportunity to make an impact in an underserved community
• Potential for extension and longer‑term opportunities