Family Medicine Physician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Atlantic City, NJ
Job Reference ID: ORD-229000-MD-NJ. Dates Needed: February – 3 months. Shift Type: Day Shift. Assignment Type: Clinic. Call Required: No. Board Certification Required: Yes. Job Duration: Locums.
About the Facility
The facility operates as an outpatient primary care clinic delivering clinic-based services to an adult patient population consisting primarily of low-income workers eligible through employer-sponsored benefits. The clinic addresses the needs of a multilingual population with a high prevalence of complex comorbidities and oncology-related conditions, supported by on-site medical assistants, registered nurses, and licensed practical nurses. Clinical workflows are structured to support consistent and coordinated primary care delivery throughout the assignment period.
About the Facility Location
The assignment area is a coastal destination offering a range of entertainment, cultural, and recreational attractions suited to varied interests. Highlights include the Steel Pier, the Absecon Lighthouse, an indoor waterpark, and Gardner's Basin with waterfront dining and boat cruises. The area's entertainment scene features casino resorts with live performances, comedy, and dining, complemented by a walkable Boardwalk and public transit options including a jitney service and tram. Nearby communities include Ventnor City, Brigantine, Margate City, and Pleasantville, with Independence Hall located approximately 56 miles away.
About the Clinician's Workday
Clinicians will provide outpatient primary care services to an adult patient population at an on-site clinic.
- Schedule: 40 hours per week, day shift, Monday through Saturday, with flexible scheduling options including four 10-hour shifts.
- Appointment blocks: currently 15 minutes, transitioning to 30-minute blocks upon new clinician arrival; administrative time is incorporated into the schedule.
- Patient population: adults with a high prevalence of complex comorbidities, oncology-related conditions, and multilingual backgrounds – primarily Spanish, Haitian Creole, and Hindi. Clinicians must be comfortable utilizing translation services.
- Clinical documentation: managed through EPIC.
- Requirements: board certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine, DEA registration, and prescriptive authority are required; experience with oncology patients is preferred.
Additional Job Details
- Case Load/PPD: Variable (15-minute appointment blocks; transitioning to 30-minute blocks upon new clinician start)
- Support Staff: MAs, RNs, LPNs
- Patient Population: Adults
- Location Type: On-Site
- Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
- Government: No