Family Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

Job Title : Physician Family Practice

Job Type : Locum Tenens

Location : Bellingham WA

Service Setting : Outpatient Clinic

Coverage Type : Clinical Only

Coverage Period : ASAP Ongoing

Shift Schedule : Mon to Fri 8 : 00 AM 5 : 00 PM

40 hours per week

PATIENT INFORMATION

Patient Demographics : Neonates Geriatrics

Patient Volume / Census : Up to 21 per day

Case Mix : Family medicine walkin / acute care chronic disease management vulnerable populations

FACILITY INFORMATION

EMR System : EPIC (experience required)

Office Equipment Available : Basic procedures equipment (e.g. injections IUD placement minor wound care)

Specialty Backup Available : Onsite specialists (e.g. mental health therapists dietitians)

Support Staff Available : Dedicated medical assistant receptionist

Reason for Coverage : Supplemental coverage

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

Credentialing Timeline : 23 weeks

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Rate : TBD

Travel Lodging and Malpractice Insurance : Covered (flight lodging and mileage or rental car)

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

Basic family medicine procedures : Injections IUD placement minor wound care

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Licenses : Active Washington state license required

Board Certification : BC in Family Practice

Certifications : BLS ACLS PALS and active DEA

Experience : Minimum 2 years in Family Practice; recent facetoface patient care within the past year

Other Qualifications : Clean background (no malpractice); flu and COVID19 vaccinations required

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide family medicine care to a diverse patient population including vulnerable groups such as migrants and refugees.

Manage outpatient clinical services including acute care and chronic disease management.

Perform basic family medicine procedures as needed.

Utilize EPIC EMR system for documentation and patient records.

Work collaboratively with a dedicated medical assistant and other support staff.

Ensure compliance with clinic policies and standards.