Primary Care Physician – Locum

Primary Care Physician – Locum / Contract

Nowata, United States | Posted on 09/03/2026

Specialty: Primary Care / Family Medicine / Internal Medicine

Compensation: $115–$124/hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 40 hours per week

We are seeking a Primary Care Physician (MD or DO) for a full-time locum/contract opportunity in Nowata, Oklahoma
. This physician will provide comprehensive primary and acute care to both adult and pediatric patients in an outpatient setting.

The ideal provider is comfortable working independently, managing a steady patient volume, and treating patients across the lifespan. The position offers a consistent weekday schedule, strong clinical support, and no call, no overtime, and no floating
.

• Monday–Friday
• 40 hours per week
• Shifts scheduled within approximately 7:00 AM–5:30 PM
• Potential schedule options include four 10-hour days or five 8-hour days
• Lunch break required
• No call
• No overtime
• No floating

• Provide comprehensive primary care to adult and pediatric patients
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat routine, chronic, and acute medical conditions
• Manage approximately 18–24 scheduled patient appointments per day after orientation
• Provide routine and drop-in/acute care
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic testing
• Prescribe medications and coordinate specialty referrals as appropriate
• Manage patients with chronic healthcare needs
• Maintain timely and accurate medical documentation
• Collaborate with nursing, case management, and other clinical support staff
• Work independently while maintaining high standards of patient care

• MD or DO required
• Active Oklahoma medical license required — no exceptions
• Must be comfortable providing care to patients of all ages
• Family Medicine or Internal Medicine training preferred; relevant Emergency Medicine training/experience may also be considered
• Appropriate board certification, board eligibility, active participation in the certification process, or successful completion of an applicable ACGME- or AOA-accredited postgraduate training program
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS required
• Ability to manage a busy primary care patient population independently
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills
• Tribal health or rural health experience is a plus, but not required
• Cerner experience preferred, but not required
• Must be flexible and comfortable working independently

Providers have access to a strong clinical support structure, including nursing staff, clinical assistants, referral management, and case management support for patients with chronic and complex healthcare needs.

Providers also have access to a Digital Clinical Assistant integrated into the EMR to assist with clinical documentation and charting.

• Competitive pay: $115–$124/hour
• Potential flexibility between four 10-hour or five 8-hour shifts
• No call, no overtime, and no floating
• Dedicated clinical and nursing support
• Treat a diverse patient population across the lifespan
• Opportunity to make an impact in an underserved community
• Potential for extension and longer‑term opportunities