Internal Medicine Physician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Clinic in Washington

Job description

About the facility

The Federally Qualified Health Center provides comprehensive primary care services to underserved communities with a focus on delivering accessible healthcare to marginalized and vulnerable populations. The facility maintains modern medical equipment and support staff including dedicated medical assistants for each clinician, additional medical assistants, and dietitians to ensure comprehensive patient care delivery. Credentialing typically requires 30 days but may be completed in as little as 2-4 weeks depending on documentation completeness.

About the facility location

The area offers diverse outdoor activities including biking, hiking, kayaking, whale watching, and wildlife viewing, along with wine tasting and archaeological experiences. Weekly farmers markets and pop-up markets provide local products to neighborhoods throughout the year, complemented by large-scale cultural festivals. The region features modern infrastructure developments, including recently completed wastewater treatment facilities that support the community's growth.

About the clinician's workday

The Internal Medicine physician will deliver comprehensive primary care services to adult patients in a Federally Qualified Health Center setting. The clinician will work Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, managing approximately 21 patients per day with a focus on serving marginalized and vulnerable populations. Key responsibilities include conducting thorough patient evaluations, managing chronic conditions, and providing acute care services during regular business hours with dedicated medical assistant support and no call requirements.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: ~21
• Support staff: Dedicated medical assistant per clinician, additional medical assistants, and dietitians
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes

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