Family Medicine Physician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Northern Connecticut
Job Reference: ORD-224487-MD-CT | Title: MD | Dates Needed: Oct 26 – Nov 13 | Shift Type: Day Shift | Assignment Type: Outpatient; Clinic | Call Required: No | Board Certification Required: Negotiable | Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility
This facility operates as a walk-in clinic delivering outpatient primary care services to patients of all ages on a seven-day-per-week schedule. The clinic is supported by on-site medical assistant and front desk staff to facilitate daily clinical operations. Clinical workflows are structured to accommodate walk-in volume with appointment durations of 5–15 minutes.
Location
Connecticut offers clinicians on assignment a range of outdoor and indoor activities suited to varied interests. Outdoor pursuits include kayaking, scenic drives, biking and hiking trails throughout state parks, and ropes courses, while indoor options include escape rooms and local wineries with a culinary scene centered on seafood. Historic towns such as Essex and Simsbury feature walkable streets, covered bridges, and scenic parks, providing diverse options during time away from the assignment.
Schedule
- Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday–Sunday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Day shift; no call coverage required
Responsibilities
- Provide walk-in outpatient primary care to patients of all ages
- Manage approximately 40–45 patients per day
- Appointment durations of 5–15 minutes; all visits are walk-in
- No physicals or complex cases
Requirements
- Board certification or board eligibility
- Active state medical license
- Prescriptive authority required
- Credentialing estimated at 1–2 days
Additional Details
- Support staff: medical assistant and front desk staff
- Patient population: all ages
- Location type: on-site
- Government facility: no