Family Medicine Physician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Arroyo Grande, California
Job Description
Job DescriptionThis Job at a Glance
- Job Reference Id: ORD-224252-MD-CA
- Title: MD
- Dates Needed: November for 6 months
- Shift Type: Day Shift
- Assignment Type: Outpatient
- Call Required: No
- Board Certification Required: Yes
- Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility
This Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) delivers outpatient primary care services to patients of all ages within a structured clinical environment. The facility operates on a standard Monday through Friday weekday schedule and maintains established clinical protocols to support consistent care delivery. On-site support staff includes MDs, APPs, medical assistants, and licensed vocational nurses to support daily clinical operations.
About the Facility Location
Arroyo Grande is a Central Coast city offering a range of outdoor and cultural attractions suited to varied interests. Notable destinations include Lopez Lake Recreation Area, which features 22 miles of scenic shoreline with camping, fishing, boating, hiking, mountain biking, and zip-lining, as well as the Swinging Footbridge - the only structure of its kind in California - spanning 40 feet above a local creek. The Historic Downtown Village offers antique shops, family-owned wine tasting rooms, local dining, and a farmers market, with coastal and wine country destinations such as Pismo Beach, Edna Valley vineyards, and Grover Beach accessible within a short drive.
About the Clinician's Workday
Clinicians will provide outpatient primary care services to patients of all ages at a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), working Monday through Friday on a day shift schedule with a 40-hour work week and no call or weekend responsibilities. The expected caseload is 20-25 patients per day, varying based on case complexity, with clinical responsibilities encompassing the evaluation and management of primary care conditions across all age groups. On-site support staff includes MDs, APPs, medical assistants, and licensed vocational nurses to facilitate daily clinical operations. Board certification and prescriptive authority are required for this assignment.
Additional Job Details
- Case Load/PPD: 20-25 PPD depending on complexity
- Support Staff: MD, APP, MA, LVN
- Patient Population: All Ages
- Location Type: On-Site
- Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
- Government: No
Why choose LocumTenens.com?
Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:
- Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
- Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
- Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
- Digital hub for assignment details
\nCompany Description
LocumTenens.com specializes in the temporary placement of physicians, CRNAs, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, psychologists and social workers at healthcare facilities across the U.S. As the industry’s most-visited job board, LocumTenens.com helps healthcare organizations connect with the professionals they need to ensure patients have access to quality care.
Since 1995, LocumTenens.com has been your full-service locum tenens agency. The need has never been greater to connect great clinicians and great healthcare facilities. Our recruiters work on specialty teams and focus only on one specialty. This way, our medical recruiters learn the ins-and-outs and become recruiting specialists in each area.
That's what we do. Every day.
Company Description
LocumTenens.com specializes in the temporary placement of physicians, CRNAs, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, psychologists and social workers at healthcare facilities across the U.S. As the industry’s most-visited job board, LocumTenens.com helps healthcare organizations connect with the professionals they need to ensure patients have access to quality care.\r\n\r\nSince 1995, LocumTenens.com has been your full-service locum tenens agency. The need has never been greater to connect great clinicians and great healthcare facilities. Our recruiters work on specialty teams and focus only on one specialty. This way, our medical recruiters learn the ins-and-outs and become recruiting specialists in each area.\r\n\r\nThat's what we do. Every day.