Locums Family Medicine Physician

Locum Tenens

A healthcare organization in Cheshire, CT is seeking a Locums Family Medicine Physician to provide outpatient primary care coverage while the organization recruits for a permanent provider. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced physician seeking a consistent weekday schedule in a collaborative outpatient setting.

The ideal candidate will have strong primary care experience, excellent patient communication skills, and the ability to manage a broad range of family medicine cases independently.

 

Compensation:  $150 Per Hour

 

Position Details

  • Setting: Outpatient Primary Care
  • Schedule: Monday through Friday
  • Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Lunch break built into the schedule
  • No weekends required
  • Average patient volume: 20 patients per day
  • No procedures required
  • Shared call rotation of approximately 1:8 weeks

 

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive outpatient primary care services
  • Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions
  • Perform preventive care visits and annual wellness exams
  • Manage medication refills, follow-up appointments, and chronic disease care
  • Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation
  • Collaborate with clinical staff and care teams to ensure continuity of care

 

Qualifications

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine
  • Active Connecticut medical license required
  • Minimum of 5 years of Family Medicine experience preferred
  • Strong outpatient clinical and patient management skills
  • Ability to work independently in a busy primary care environment