Physician - Family Practice

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician for a 248-day assignment in New York, starting Jun 1, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive primary care services, including patient assessments, documentation, diagnostic testing, and medication management, during shifts from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The physician will focus on preventative care, acute care, and chronic disease management, contributing to a patient-centered healthcare approach.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide primary care services for approximately 12-13 patients per day, encompassing acute, new, and routine assessments.
• Complete all documentation and close patient encounters in a timely manner, by the end of each shift.
• Order and monitor diagnostic testing results, communicating results to patients within specified timeframes to minimize risks.
• Prescribe and adjust appropriate medication within the scope of practice.
• Provide and document patient education as clinically necessary.
• Monitor clinical response to treatment and adjust care levels as needed.
• Differentiate patient types of medication effects and side effects.
• Perform histories and physical examinations.
• Provide ongoing outpatient and/or inpatient care for assigned patients.
• Carry out health promotion and disease prevention activities.
• See patients in a timely manner in accordance with facility rules and regulations.
• Attend staff meetings as required, communicating any conflicts.
• Complete appropriate Quality Management and Performance Improvement (QM/PI) documentation.
• Adhere to all established patient safety and infection control standards.
• Document and report patient safety incidents, including medication errors, falls, and injuries, in the medical record and through the Patient Safety Reporting System within 24 hours.
• Focus on primary medicine care within a team-based, patient-centered framework.
• Deliver preventative care, including annual physicals, screenings, and vaccinations.
• Provide acute care for common illnesses and minor injuries.
• Manage chronic diseases such as hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes through regular check-ins, medication management, and ordering tests.

Additional Information

• EMR: CPRS

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.