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 days
- CVs must include: Month/year for all work history with no unexplained employment gaps
Immunization Requirements (must be completed prior to start):
- 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:
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