Internist - Physician - (Internal Medicine) Locum Tenens
Location: Eureka, California
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Internist - Physician - (Internal Medicine) Locum Tenens
StartDate: 05/01/2013Availabl! e Shifts: 8 Hour/Day
The physician will see approximately 10 patients per day, outpatient only. Typical working hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday through Friday. The clinic's need is starting as soon as credentialing and privileging can be completed for a period of three to six months, possibly longer.
Internal medicine (locum tenens) is a branch of medicine characterized by an emphasis on treating the whole body, rather than specialized focus on one body part of system. Many people use internists as their first point of medical contact, and in this way these physicians function similarly to primary care doctors. Internists are trained to treat and diagnose a wide range of illnesses that affect the entirety of the biological system. When an illness proves to be advancing, exotic or complex, internists will usually refer their patients to specialists.
Required Qualifications
The physician must be either Board Certified or Board ! Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Practice. Additionally! , the physician will be required to obtain a Basic Life Support certification prior to the start date if they do not currently hold one. This requirement is at a government facility, so a license from any US state will qualify.
Facility Location
The largest West Coast city on the Pacific north of San Francisco, Eureka is a beautiful city located on the picturesque Humboldt Bay. Marvel at redwoods in one of the city's many preserves, such as Six Rivers National Forest. Eureka's architecture is also of note, with hundreds of Victorian homes, including the nationally regarded Carter Mansion. Sequoia Park Zoo offers a wealth of exhibits and attractions. With a wide range of outdoor options, striking and rich coastal scenery, and an array of shopping and entertainment possibilities, Eureka is Northern California living at its finest.
Job Benefits
Staff Care typically arranges medical or dental malpractice insurance for contractor physicians and other sp! ecialists with whom we match to client opportunities. In addition, Staff Care locum tenens positions regularly receive highly competitive pay and a dedicated team to handle all travel, lodging, rental, and transportation needs.
About the Company
Staff Care, an AMN Healthcare company, is the nation's leader in locum tenens staffing. We provide flexible, temporary employment options for physicians, clinicians, and other allied health professionals in all specialties with a variety of healthcare organizations, typically with interim contracts lasting from one week to one year.
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