Physician / Internal Medicine / California / Locum tenens / Physician - Internal

We are seeking an Internal Medicine Physician for a 7-day assignment with our client in California, commencing May 21, 2026. This role involves a low patient volume schedule, working 9:30am - 5:30pm, primarily addressing urgent care cases such as colds, coughs, and musculoskeletal injuries at a worksite medical clinic.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage a low patient volume, with some days potentially seeing no patients and busy days handling around 5-6 patients.
• Participate in a brief huddle with staff upon clock-in.
• Provide descriptive charting for all patient records.
• Address urgent care based cases including cold, cough, flu, musculoskeletal injuries, rashes, and medication management (e.g., blood pressure).
• No urgent care procedures are required.

Additional Information

• Required Board Certifications: Family Medicine; Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (AGPCNP-BC)

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.