Pediatrician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Fresno, California
About the role
This locums outpatient pediatric assignment runs from November through December (3 months) with day shifts, Monday through Friday, 40-hour work week (4x9 schedule available). No call required. Board certification and prescriptive authority are required.
About the Facility
This community outpatient Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) delivers pediatric primary care services within a structured clinical environment. The facility operates on a day shift schedule and maintains established clinical protocols to support consistent and quality pediatric care delivery. On-site support staff includes MDs, APPs, medical assistants, and licensed vocational nurses to facilitate daily clinical operations.
About the Facility Location
The area serves as a gateway to several national parks, including Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia, offering access to outdoor recreation and scenic landscapes. Cultural and educational attractions include the Fresno Discovery Center, a nonprofit science center set on 5.5 acres featuring interactive exhibits, live animal encounters, and outdoor spaces including a cactus garden, turtle and koi pond, and a tortoise compound. The Kearney Historic Site offers tours of the turn-of-the-century Superintendent's Lodge and insight into the San Joaquin Valley's agricultural history, and live entertainment venues such as Save Mart Center and Chukchansi Park host a variety of events throughout the year.
About the Clinician's Workday
The clinician will provide outpatient pediatric primary care services to a pediatric patient population on a day shift schedule, Monday through Friday, with a 40-hour work week and a 4x9 schedule available. The expected caseload is 20-25 patients per day depending on shift, with clinical responsibilities encompassing the evaluation and management of pediatric primary care conditions. Full on-site support staff is available to facilitate daily clinical operations. Board certification is required for this assignment.
Requirements
- Board certification required
- Prescriptive authority required
Additional Details
- Case Load/PPD: 20-25 patients per day
- Support Staff: MD, APP, MA, LVN
- Patient Population: Pediatrics
- Location Type: On-Site
- Government: No