Job Overview
We are seeking a Family Medicine physician for a 12-month locum tenens assignment in Florence, Oregon. This opportunity offers a combination of inpatient hospital care and outpatient clinic responsibilities, providing primary care to patients across the lifespan.
The position is intended to address a coverage need and offers a consistent weekday schedule, with additional call responsibilities.
Position Highlights
Schedule: Five 8-hour shifts per week, Monday Friday
Hours: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Setting: Inpatient hospital and outpatient clinic
Patient Population: Newborns through geriatrics
Average Clinic Volume: Approximately 20 patients per day
Newborn Volume: Approximately 3 7 newborns per month
Call: Required; anticipated to be approximately one week per month, including weekends. Final schedule is pending.
Assignment Duration: 12 months
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide primary care in an outpatient clinic setting.
Perform inpatient rounding and admissions.
Evaluate and treat patients ranging from newborns to geriatric adults.
Provide newborn assessments immediately following delivery when on call.
Collaborate with hospital staff to support continuity of patient care.
Important Scope of Practice Information: Newborn responsibilities are limited to assessing and caring for the infant immediately after birth when on call. The physician will not provide obstetric care to mothers before, during, or after pregnancy. Deliveries are managed by OB/GYN providers.
Neonatology telemedicine support is available, and the nearest neonatal transfer center has a Level III NICU.
Qualifications
MD or DO with training in Family Medicine.
Active Oregon medical license required at the time of presentation. Physicians with pending licenses may be considered depending on the anticipated issue date.
Current BLS certification.
Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
At least one year of EPIC experience.
Documentation of family medicine services representative of the requested privileges within the previous 24 months.
Recent Family Medicine graduates may submit a training log to demonstrate relevant experience.
Additional Information
This opportunity is well suited for a Family Medicine physician seeking a longer-term assignment with a consistent weekday schedule and a mix of inpatient and outpatient practice.
Interested candidates are encouraged to inquire for additional details regarding call responsibilities, credentialing, and assignment requirements.
