Locum Tenens - Internal Medicine job opening in: Santa Cruz, CA
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Internal Medicine
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Santa Cruz, California, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
12/15/24
**Locums Internal Medicine Physician - Santa Cruz, CA**
**Coverage Need**
- Assignment Dates: ASAP (as soon as credentialed) 6 months to 1 year
- Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (1-hour lunch)
- No call required
- Full-time preferred; will consider candidates available for 3 weeks per month or a few days per week
**Position Details**
- Specialty: Internal Medicine (Geriatrics experience a plus)
- Patient Population: Typical IM clinic population, average age 70, ~50% male/female with multiple comorbidities (e.g., diabetes, arthritis, CHF)
- Patients Per Day: 1218 (depending on complexity, includes new patients)
- Duties: Outpatient clinic setting
- EMR: Cerner
- Support Staff: MAs, MORs, APP, and RN
**Submissions Requirements**
- Board Certification in Internal Medicine required (Geriatrics is a plus)
- Family Medicine BC candidates may be considered with strong Internal Medicine experience
- Active California license required
- BLS certification required
- Clean malpractice history strongly preferred
**Skill Requirements**
- Competent in managing a complex adult and geriatric population in an outpatient internal medicine clinic
**Additional Notes**
- Credentialing Timeframe: 23 months
- Travel Preferences: Preference for local candidates but open to those who may travel home on weekends
- Lodging: Hotel or Airbnb options up to the CommonSpirit cap