Family Medicine / Internal Medicine Physician Locum Tenens Corpus Christi, TXPosition OverviewSeeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician for an outpatient primary care opportunity in Corpus Christi, TX.The physician will provide comprehensive primary care to adult patients in a value-based care environment, focusing on acute illness treatment, chronic disease management, preventive medicine, and wellness services.This opportunity offers manageable patient volumes, a consistent MondayFriday schedule, and no on-call responsibilities, late clinic hours, or after-hours charting.Locum tenens, locum-to-hire, and permanent employment options are available.Assignment DetailsLocation: Corpus Christi, TXSpecialty: Family Medicine / Internal MedicineProvider Type: Physician (MD/DO)Position Type: Locum Tenens / Locum-to-Hire / PermanentStart Date: ASAPDuration: Ongoing Until Permanent PlacementPositions Available: 1Setting: Outpatient Primary Care ClinicPatient Population: AdultsDaily Volume: Approximately 816 PatientsCare Model: Value-Based Primary CareEMR: ElationCredentialing: Approximately 24 WeeksScheduleWorkdays: MondayFridayHours: 8:00 AM5:00 PMSchedule Type: Full-TimeWeekend Coverage: None SpecifiedLate Clinic Hours: NoneOn-Call: NoneAfter-Hours Charting: Not RequiredPatient Population and Clinical FocusAdult Patients OnlyEmployees and Their Adult DependentsApproximately 816 Patients DailyAcute Illness Evaluation and TreatmentChronic Disease ManagementPreventive Medicine and Wellness CareLong-Term Primary Care Follow-UpThe practice emphasizes individualized treatment, preventive healthcare, and continuity of care without fee-for-service or RVU productivity requirements.Clinical ResponsibilitiesProvide comprehensive outpatient primary care.Evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute medical conditions.Manage chronic diseases and long-term medical conditions.Conduct comprehensive patient histories and physical examinations.Develop individualized treatment and care plans.Provide preventive medicine, wellness exams, and routine screenings.Order and interpret laboratory testing and diagnostic studies.Prescribe and manage medications as clinically appropriate.Monitor treatment effectiveness and patient progress.Coordinate specialty referrals and follow-up care.Provide patient education and preventive counseling.Support chronic disease prevention and risk reduction.Collaborate with healthcare professionals to coordinate care.Participate in quality improvement initiatives.Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Elation EMR.Clinical ServicesComprehensive Physical ExaminationsAcute Illness Assessment and TreatmentChronic Disease ManagementPreventive Health ScreeningsWellness ExaminationsMedication ManagementLaboratory and Diagnostic TestingIndividualized Treatment PlanningSpecialty Referral CoordinationPatient Education and CounselingOngoing Primary Care Follow-UpClinical Environment and SupportOutpatient Primary Care SettingPatient-Centered, Value-Based Care ModelApproximately 816 Patients DailyNo Fee-for-Service Productivity StructureNo RVU RequirementsElation Electronic Medical RecordApple Mac Computer SystemsNo Leadership or Teaching ResponsibilitiesNo On-Call or After-Hours Charting RequirementsRequirementsBoard Certification or true Board Eligibility in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine required.At least 2 years of clinical experience in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine required.Active Texas Medical License required.Active DEA Registration required.Current BLS Certification required.No malpractice history required.Clean professional background and licensure history required.Full-time availability required.Experience providing comprehensive outpatient primary care.Strong acute care and chronic disease management skills.Experience with preventive medicine and wellness services.Ability to manage adult primary care patients.Proficiency in diagnostic testing and specialty referral coordination.Strong patient communication and care coordination skills.Ability to practice within a value-based care model.Two to three years of practice experience preferred.Elation EMR experience preferred.Candidates with malpractice, professional background, or licensure issues will not be considered.Licensing and CredentialingBoard Certification or True Board Eligibility RequiredActive Texas Medical LicenseActive DEA RegistrationCurrent BLS CertificationVerification of Clinical Experience and CredentialsClean Malpractice and Professional Background HistoryCompletion of Applicable Credentialing RequirementsEstimated Credentialing Timeframe: 24 WeeksTemporary Privileges: Not Applicable
