Family Medicine Physician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Eastern North Carolina
Job Reference: ORD-226882-MD-NC | Dates: December – 3 months | Shift: Day Shift | Assignment Type: Outpatient | Call: Negotiable | Board Certification Required: Yes | Duration: Locums
About the Facility
The facility operates as a hospital specializing in drug and alcohol treatment, delivering inpatient primary care services to an adult patient population within a structured substance use treatment setting. The facility maintains a multidisciplinary team that includes physicians, advanced practice providers, registered nurses, and medical assistants to support coordinated care delivery. Clinical workflows are structured to address the medical needs of patients presenting with substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions.
Location
North Carolina offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of outdoor and cultural experiences suited to varied interests. Activities available across the state include whitewater rafting, horseback riding, and hiking trails spanning mountain and coastal regions, with destinations such as the Outer Banks, Atlantic Beach, and areas near Great Smoky Mountains National Park accessible for those seeking recreation during time away from the assignment. The state also features aquariums, scenic train rides, and cultural attractions, providing a broad range of options throughout the assignment period.
Responsibilities
Clinicians will provide outpatient primary care services to an adult patient population on a day shift basis, Monday through Friday, within a drug and alcohol treatment facility. Clinical responsibilities encompass the evaluation and management of dual diagnoses, chronic conditions, and minor acute care needs for patients admitted to the substance use treatment program. The expected caseload is 10-20 patients per day, with support from on-site RNs, MAs, MDs, and APPs.
Requirements
- Board Certification Required: Yes
- Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
- Government: No
Assignment Details
- Case Load: 10-20 patients per day
- Support Staff: RN, MA, MD, APP
- Patient Population: Adults
- Location Type: On-Site