Locum Tenens Physician – Healthcare Clinics & Hospitals

LocumJobsOnline seeks Locum Physicians to provide high-quality patient care across hospitals and clinics nationwide. In this flexible locum tenens role, you’ll deliver evidence-based clinical care, manage acute and chronic conditions, and collaborate with on-site teams to ensure continuity and safety. Assignments vary by setting and specialty, offering schedule flexibility, travel opportunities, and exposure to diverse patient populations. You’ll document thoroughly in EHR systems, participate in handoffs, and uphold all regulatory, credentialing, and quality standards while partnering with a responsive, service-focused staffing team. Provide direct patient care in hospital, clinic, or other clinical settings based on assignment requirements Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions using evidence-based guidelines Perform histories, physicals, procedures, and order/interpret appropriate tests and imaging Document encounters accurately and timely within facility EHR systems, ensuring regulatory compliance Collaborate with nurses, specialists, and ancillary staff to coordinate safe, effective patient care Participate in admissions, discharges, handoffs, and transitions of care as required Adhere to all facility policies, quality metrics, and patient safety protocols on each assignment Maintain active medical licensure, board certification/eligibility, and required certifications Complete credentialing, privileging, and onboarding processes within expected time frames Communicate proactively with LocumJobsOnline and facility leadership regarding schedule, coverage needs, and clinical issues Clinical diagnosis and treatment planning Hospital and/or outpatient patient management Medical procedures relevant to specialty Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation (e.g., Epic, Cerner, Meditech) Order and interpretation of labs, imaging, and diagnostic tests Care coordination and interdisciplinary collaboration Regulatory and compliance knowledge (HIPAA, CMS, Joint Commission) Emergency and acute care management as applicable Chronic disease management and preventive care Medical documentation and coding fundamentals Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Unrestricted state medical license (MD/DO) in practicing state(s) Board certification or board eligibility in relevant specialty DEA registration and state-controlled substance registration (as applicable) ACLS/BLS certification; ATLS/PALS as required by specialty or facility Up-to-date immunizations and occupational health clearance Clean background check and malpractice history suitable for credentialing Eligibility to work in the United States EHR proficiency verification as requested by facilities Current malpractice insurance (or eligibility under facility/agency coverage) Hospital medical staff credentialing and privileging approval