Family Medicine Physician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Clinic inHuntsville, Alabama

LocumTenens.com

Clanton, AL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Clinical Support, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Nursing, Operational Support, Operations, Patient Care, Primary Care, Team Player, United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Vaccination
LOCATION
Clanton, AL
POSTED
4 days ago
This Job at a GlanceJob Reference Id: ORD-217653-MD-ALTitle: MDDates Needed: ASAP - 1 yearShift Type: Day ShiftAssignment Type: ClinicCall Required: YesBoard Certification Required: YesJob Duration: LocumsAbout the Facility This facility operates as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), providing primary care services to adult patients in a structured clinic-based setting in Huntsville, Alabama. The facility maintains a collaborative care team, including one physician and three nurse practitioners, to support daily clinical operations. Clinical workflows are established to facilitate consistent and quality patient care delivery. About the Facility Location Huntsville, Alabama offers a range of outdoor and cultural attractions suited to varied interests. Notable destinations include the Huntsville Botanical Garden, the U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum, and the Saturn V Hall of the Davidson Center for Space Exploration. The downtown area provides access to museums, boutiques, dining establishments, and cafes, and the broader region features golf courses, hiking trails, zipline parks, and balloon rides for those seeking recreational activities during their assignment. About the Clinician's Workday Clinicians will provide outpatient primary care services to adult patients (ages 14 and older) at a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Huntsville, Alabama, working 4 to 5 days per week - Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The expected caseload is 15-20 patients per day, and the clinician must be prepared to collaborate with midlevel providers on site. Call coverage is required at a 1:6 ratio; calls are routed through a service before reaching the clinician, and current clinicians report typically receiving 1-2 calls per week. Required credentials include board certification or board eligibility in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine, an active Alabama medical license (must be in hand prior to presentation), DEA registration, flu vaccination, and prescriptive authority.Additional Job DetailsCase Load/PPD: 15-20Support Staff: 1 physician and 3 NPsPatient Population: AdultsCall Ratio/Schedule: yes; calls go through a service first, then go to the provider if needed. Current providers say they usually get 1-2/weekLocation Type: On-SitePrescriptive Authority Required: YesGovernment: NoWhy choose LocumTenens.com? Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment: Precision job matching with proprietary algorithmRapid credentialing with Axuall Digital WalletConcierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialistDigital hub for assignment details

About the Company

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LocumTenens.com

Welcome to a Career Opportunity with LocumTenens.com! We are a member of the Jackson Healthcare family of companies, the third largest healthcare staffing company in the U.S., serving more than 7 million patients in over 1,400 healthcare facilities. You will find us included among Atlanta's Best Places to Work and ranked #6 on Fortune 2018 Best Companies to Work for in Health Care and Biopharma. When hospitals or medical facilities are understaffed, they rely on us to find them the right temporary healthcare providers on demand. Patients Need Doctors – that’s where we come in … and you don’t need a medical degree! Demand is high and career opportunities are expanding.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services