Locum Tenens – Family Practice / Primary Care Physician (MD/DO)- Arcata, California

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Last updated: 4/10/25

Locum Tenens – Family Practice / Primary Care Physician (MD/DO)
Outpatient | Arcata, California | Through November 2025

We are seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible (within 5 years of residency completion) MD or DO for a Family Practice / Primary Care Locum Tenens opportunity in Arcata, California through November 2025. This is a 100% outpatient role with no call, offering a consistent weekday schedule and a balanced patient mix.

Position Highlights:

  • Location: Arcata, California
  • Assignment Length: Through November 2025
  • Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
  • Patient Volume: Minimum 18 patients per day
  • Population Mix: 70% Pediatrics / 30% Adults
  • Setting: 100% outpatient
  • Call: None
  • Chart Closure: Required within 72 hours

Candidate Requirements:

  • MD or DO (both accepted)
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible (if within 5 years of residency completion)
  • Active DEA (must be secured prior to start)
  • Experience with outpatient Family Practice / Primary Care
  • Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 45–90 days
  • CVs must include: Month/year for all work history with no unexplained employment gaps

Immunization Requirements (must be completed prior to start):

  • 2022–2023 Flu Vaccine
  • TB Test or Chest X-ray (within 90 days of start date)
  • Positive MMR Titer or full immunization series
  • Positive Hepatitis B Titer or full immunization series
  • Positive Varicella Zoster Titer or full immunization series
  • Tdap (within the last 10 years)
  • COVID-19 vaccine is not required

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $125.00 - $150.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

  • California MD/DO license (Required)
  • California DEA (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Arcata, CA 95521 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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