What are the responsibilities and job description for the Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Family Practice in Colebrook, NH position at AAS Locum Tenens?
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Family or Internal Medicine Physician for a locums position in Colebrook, NH. This outpatient clinic provides primary care to a diverse patient population, ranging from pediatric to geriatric care, with a high elderly population and multiple comorbidities. The position is Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with a 12-1 PM lunch break. The ideal candidate must be comfortable working autonomously, with strong experience in chronic disease management and patient education. The position involves a caseload of 16 patients per day and focuses heavily on chronic disease management, as well as having difficult conversations with patients regarding medication management and patient education. The role also includes educating and counseling patients, especially regarding medication management and lifestyle changes. You will conduct thorough patient assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and create personalized treatment plans based on each patient's needs.
Work Schedule
Work Schedule
- Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM lunch break.
- Administrative Time: 4 hours of administrative work each week, built into the schedule.
- Must be licensed in the state of New Hampshire (NH).
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in outpatient primary care, with expertise in managing chronic diseases and comorbidities.
- Comfortable with autonomy and self-management in a solo practice setting. Excellent communication skills to address difficult conversations with patients. Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work in a remote area and adapt to cold weather and winter conditions. Must be comfortable with a high elderly patient population and multi-comorbidity management.
