Family Practice Physician Needed in WA (Locum)

Family Practice Physician - Locum Tenens Opportunity
Location: Sea Mar Community Health Center - Vancouver, WA
Pay Rate: $113/hour

Position Highlights:

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (40 hrs/week)

• Patient Volume: 18 patients/day (flexible based on cancellations)

• Patient Population: Full-spectrum care (Newborns through Geriatrics)

• Start Date: Immediate upon credentialing (within 4 weeks)

• Contract Length: 3 months (with potential for extension)

Practice Environment:
✓ Community health center serving vulnerable populations including migrants/refugees
✓ Onsite interpretive services available
✓ Outpatient ambulatory setting with walk-in/acute care services
✓ Support team includes:

• Dedicated medical assistant per provider

• Mental health therapists and dietitians

• Onsite pediatrician

• Administrative support staff

Clinical Requirements:

• Perform comprehensive family medicine including:

  • Chronic disease management

  • Acute/walk-in care

  • Basic procedures (injections, IUD placement, minor wound care)

• Utilize Epic EMR system

• 1-week orientation (patient care begins by day 3)

Candidate Requirements:

• Board Certified in Family Practice

• Active WA medical license (required)

• Active WA DEA license

• Minimum 2 years recent face-to-face patient care

• Clean malpractice history

• COVID-19 and flu vaccinated

• BLS/ACLS (provider responsibility)

• Preferred: Bilingual (Spanish/Russian)

Travel & Logistics:

• Covered Expenses:

  • Flights (up to $700 roundtrip)

  • Rental car ($2,000/month cap) OR mileage reimbursement

  • Lodging ($3,000/month cap)

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Mission-driven work with underserved populations

• Predictable schedule with no call requirements

• Supportive team environment

• Quick credentialing timeline (2-3 weeks)