Job Description
Join a dedicated rural outpatient clinic delivering comprehensive primary care to adult patients. You'll work independently with a supportive team of an RN, medical assistant, and front desk staff, providing preventive, acute, and chronic care while participating in a limited on call rotation. The position offers a stable Monday Friday schedule with predictable clinic hours and a collaborative, community focused environment.
Key Details
- Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
- Setting: Outpatient Clinic
- Start Date: ASAP
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (40 hrs/week, 32 patient facing hrs)
- Patient Population: Adult
- Location: Elizabethtown, NY
- 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 (optional if applicable)
Job Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive outpatient primary care to adults, emphasizing preventive care and patient education.
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Conduct patient evaluations, physical exams, care coordination, and follow up management.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Collaborate with RN, medical assistant, and front desk staff to ensure high quality, patient centered care.
- Participate in an outpatient call rotation (approximately 4 5 weeks per year, 4:30 PM - 7:00 AM).
Qualifications
- MD or DO, Board Certified in Family Medicine.
- Minimum 5 years of Family Medicine experience.
- Eligible for hospital privileges at the affiliated local hospital.
- Strong clinical judgment, independent practice skills, and commitment to patient centered care.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Working Hours
- Clinic coverage: Monday Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.
- Total of 40 hours per week, with 32 hours dedicated to direct patient care.
- Call rotation: 4:30 PM - 7:00 AM, approximately 4 5 weeks per year.
Skills
- Proficient in EMR documentation and management.
- Ability to independently evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of adult health issues.
- Strong patient education and preventive care expertise.
- Effective care coordination and follow up management.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
