Doctor of Medicine | Family Practice
Location: Pennsylvania
Employer: Barton Associates
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified Family Practice MD in Pennsylvania!
Our client in Pennsylvania is seeking a Family Practice Physician for a 60-day assignment starting Jul 13, 2026. The schedule involves working from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, providing in-home primary care to a panel of adult and geriatric patients. This role focuses on conducting comprehensive evaluations, managing chronic and acute conditions, performing medication management, and coordinating care to ensure optimal patient outcomes within their homes.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide in-home primary care to a panel of adult and geriatric patients
- Conduct comprehensive initial evaluations and routine follow-up visits
- Diagnose, treat, and manage chronic and acute conditions
- Perform medication management, reconciliation, and adjustments
- Develop and implement individualized care plans
- Coordinate care with Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants, nurses, social workers, and care coordinators
- Order and interpret labs, imaging, and diagnostic tests
- Deliver preventative care, including screenings and wellness visits
- Manage transitions of care, including hospital and Skilled Nursing Facility discharges
- Communicate with patients, families, and caregivers regarding care plans
- Address urgent patient needs and triage issues during assigned coverage periods
Additional Information
- Required Board Certifications: Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine
- EMR System: Athenahealth
- Patient caseload includes management of chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, congestive heart failure, and COPD, as well as geriatric care, post-hospital discharge follow-ups, and preventative wellness visits. Visits typically range from 30 to 60 minutes.
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.
Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
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About Barton Associates
The Locum Tenens Experts
Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help.
The Best Talent in the Industry
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Our experienced recruiting team conducts thorough interviews and reference checks to ensure that we have the best network of locum tenens physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the industry – ready to go when you are.
Maximize Patient Access And Revenue
Flexible Solutions Your Organization Needs To Thrive
- Whether you need long term coverage for your practice, short term vacation coverage, or anything in between – you can trust Barton Associates to provide the flexible staffing solutions your organization needs to thrive.
A Proactive Approach
- We recruit new locums every day, actively help our physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners obtain new licenses so they’re ready to work in your state at a moment’s notice. We can also help your organization credential locums in advance of a specific need – greatly improving your ability to react to unforeseen staffing challenges.
Fast, Easy, Efficient Hiring Process
- From securing the perfect candidate to credentialing and travel-related issues, our experts handle the entire locum tenens staffing process for you – so you can focus on your practice. Just let us know what you need and we’ll take care of the rest!
Medical Malpractice Insurance Provided
- Many agencies charge additional separate fees for medical malpractice coverage. Barton Associates provides ‘A’ rated medical malpractice insurance for our locum tenens providers on assignment at no additional charge.
Industry Leading Support
- When you work with Barton, you’re supported by an entire team of experts; including recruiters, account managers, licensing and credentialing specialists,travel coordinators, and others with one goal — to make the process as fast, easy, and efficient as possible.
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