Doctor of Medicine | Family Practice Location: California Employer: Barton Associates Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: 11/30/2026
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified Family Practice MD in California!
Our client in California is seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician for an 80-day assignment. This role involves a Monday to Friday schedule, from 8:30 AM to 5 PM with a half-hour unpaid lunch. The Physician will evaluate and treat patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions, managing illnesses such as asthma, COPD, and various URIs, while also performing assessments, ordering diagnostics, and prescribing appropriate medications.Responsibilities and Duties
- Evaluate and treat patients presenting with acute and chronic respiratory conditions
- Manage conditions such as asthma, COPD, bronchitis, pneumonia, URI, influenza, COVID/viral illness, and persistent cough
- Perform focused respiratory assessments and determine appropriate treatment plans
- Order and interpret chest X-rays, labs, pulse oximetry, and other diagnostic testing
- Prescribe medications, including inhalers, antibiotics, steroids, and nebulizer treatments when clinically appropriate
- Identify patients requiring a higher level of care or ED transfer
- Provide follow-up care and patient education for chronic respiratory disease
- Participate in care coordination and referrals to outside specialists when needed
- Support the clinic’s community health and culturally competent care initiatives within the Hoopa Valley population.
Additional Information- Required Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- EMR: Epic
- Setting: Outpatient (Clinic Only)
- Call Schedule: No Call
- Patients per day: 18 - 22 at full speed
- LOA: 80 Days
- Staffing Mix: Physicians: 2, NPs: 3
Benefits- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
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