Job Details

JB-CA-FAMI-081226-10373
Start Date 08/12/2026
Description

Location: California

Specialty: Internal Medicine / Family Medicine

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: Ongoing

Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Coverage Type: 100% Outpatient Primary Care (No Call)

Credentialing Timeframe: 30–90 Days (Average ~6 weeks with timely application submission) ---


??Position Highlights & Requirements

We are seeking a Board Certified Primary Care Physician (MD/DO) for ongoing outpatient coverage in California.

  • Licensure: Active California (CA) State Medical License and active DEA required prior to start.
  • Certifications: Board Certified (BC) in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine; BLS.
  • EHR System: EPIC.
  • Medi-Cal Enrollment: Preferred to be ORP (Ordering, Referring, Prescribing) enrolled in Medi-Cal, or willing to enroll during credentialing.
  • Work-Life Balance: Predictable Monday through Friday daytime schedule with zero night or weekend call responsibilities. Charting is expected to be closed within 72 hours.
  • Quick Decision Window: Fast-turnaround review process with hiring decisions typically made within 7–14 days. Standard 30-day notice requirement for ending assignments.


Clinical Scope & Workload

  • Patient Volume: Expected volume of 18 patients per day (PPD).
  • Patient Demographic: Mixed patient population (Adults & Pediatrics; Family Medicine trained physicians welcomed).
  • Clinical Mix: Standard outpatient primary care, including routine management of chronic pain.
  • CV Formatting Requirement: Candidate CVs must include specific month and year for all work experience, with all employment gaps fully accounted for.


Required Credentialing Immunizations

To ensure a smooth onboarding process, candidates must provide documentation for the following prior to start:

  • Flu Vaccine: (Most recent season)
  • TB Status / X-Ray: Results must be dated within 90 days prior to start date
  • MMR: Positive Titer or complete immunization series
  • Hepatitis B: Positive Titer or complete immunization series
  • Varicella Zoster: Positive Titer or complete immunization series
  • Tdap: Documentation within the past 10 years


Job Summary

Location Fortuna, California
Job Type Locum
Profession Physician
Board BC
Coverage Type Clinic Only
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