Locum Physician; MD​/DO - Family Practice in Watonga, OK

Doctor of Medicine | Family Practice
Location: Watonga, OK
Employer: Wellhart, LLC
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 120 Days
Start Date: ASAP

Locum Jobs Online  is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Family Practice MD in Watonga, Oklahoma, 73772!

We are seeking a Family Practice Physician for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Oklahoma, starting Mar 23, 2026. This opportunity offers a Monday through Friday schedule with 8-hour day shifts, totaling 40 hours per week. The assignment involves providing medical services to an incarcerated or resident population, with both clinical and leadership responsibilities.

Job Details

• Location:
  
  Oklahoma
• Start Date:
  
  Mar 23, 2026
• LOA: 120 days
• Provider Type Needed:
  Family Practice Physician
• Schedule:
  
  8-hour days, 5x per week (40 hours/week)

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide a range of professional medical services, including examinations, diagnoses, prescribing medications, treatment, and follow-up care
• Offer leadership and direction for the medical program in collaboration with the Health Services Supervisor
• Monitor and review operations and standards of care delivered to inmates or residents
• Conduct interviews and make decisions on admissions
• Perform clinical rounds and participate in treatment team meetings to develop and review health plans
• Direct unit treatment operations and perform minor or occasional major surgery as necessary
• Hold clinics to assist nursing specialists with diagnosis, treatment, and prescriptions
• Maintain effective working relationships with facility and nursing staff, contract providers, and external agencies
• Utilize facility and correctional policies to guide decision-making, applying independent judgment as needed
• Assist in the formulation of facility medical policy and motivate staff adherence to procedures
• Evaluate the provision of medical services to prevent duplication or inappropriate use
• Monitor inpatient hospitalizations and facilitate early release when clinically appropriate
• Closely monitor potential catastrophic illnesses
• Prepare and maintain standard narrative, statistical, and operational records, ensuring timely processing of reports and documents
• Maintain security and confidentiality of all medical records
• Audit medical files for service documentation
• Recommend methods to improve operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness of health services
• Foster working relationships with outside hospital and agency administrators
• Support accreditation efforts by ensuring organizational efficiency and approved medical services
• Maintain on-call status as required
• Attend seminars, workshops, and conferences as needed
• Provide health counseling and education individually or in groups
• Clearly communicate responsibilities, authorities, and accountability to subordinates

Additional Information

• US Citizenship required for ICE clearance
• Expedited clearance in place for new activation
• Candidates will undergo a thorough background and credit investigation
• ICE clearance process may take 3-6 weeks

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.

About Wellhart, LLC

Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine…