Locum :MD; Medical Doctor), DO; Osteopathic Doctor) Primary Care
Listed on 2026-10-17
-
Doctor/Physician
Primary Care Physician, Medical Doctor, Internal Medicine Physician, General Practitioner
Location: Bishop
Description
This is a contract, on-site position offering an excellent opportunity for an Associate-level physician to provide comprehensive patient care in a welcoming community setting.
In this locum primary care role, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centered medical services, including preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute illness treatment. You will work collaboratively with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals within a dynamic medical practice environment, ensuring continuity of care and positive patient outcomes.
Responsibilities- Provide comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, including history taking and physical examinations
- Diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions
- Develop and implement individualized patient care plans
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests and laboratory results
- Prescribe medications and recommend appropriate treatments
- Provide preventive care, including health screenings and immunizations
- Manage chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma
- Collaborate with specialists and other healthcare providers for coordinated care
- Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records
- Educate patients and families on health management and disease prevention
- Ensure compliance with medical practice standards and regulatory requirements
- MD (Medical Doctor) or DO (Osteopathic Doctor) degree from an accredited institution
- Valid medical license to practice in the state of California
- Board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
- Associate-level experience in primary care or a related clinical setting
- Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative medical practice environment
- Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care
- Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems
- Willingness to work on-site in Bishop
Schedule:
3-6 days per week, 8a-5p
1:6 after-hours call rotation
Patient Volume: 16-20 per day
Patient Census:
Mostly adults
Case Types:
Bread-and-butter primary care
Support Staff: APPs, MA, RNs, and lab team
EMR:
Cerner
Dictation:
Dragon
Must be board-certified
- Paid travel & expenses
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).