Internist - Physician - (Internal Medicine) Locum Tenens
Location: Vancouver, Washington
Description: Staff Care is at present looking to employ Internist - Physician - (Internal Medicine) Locum Tenens right now, this position will be assigned in Washington. Further informations about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Job Description & Requirements
Internist - Physician - (Internal Medicine) Locum Tenens
StartD! ate: 09/03/2013Available Shifts: 8 Hour/Day
A primary care physician is needed to provide services at this Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic on a locum tenens basis. The facility needs the physician to start immediately upon the completion of credentialing and privileging, and the assignment will last for thirteen weeks or longer. Working hours are from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and do not include any overtime or on call responsibilities.
Internal medicine (locum tenens) is a branch of medicine characterized by an emphasis on treating the whole body, rather than specialized focus on one body part of system. Many people use internists as their first point of medical contact, and in this way these physicians function similarly to primary care doctors. Internists are trained to treat and diagnose a wide range of illnesses that affect the entirety of the biological system. When an illness proves to be advancing, exotic or ! complex, internists will usually refer their patients to speci! alists.
Required Qualifications
The physician shall be Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Practice. Alternately, the facility may consider candidates who are Board Eligible and who have completed a residency in Internal Medicine or Family Practice within the previous four years. An active Basic and Advanced Life Support certification will be required prior to the start date.
Preferred Qualifications
The facility highly prefers candidates with recent VA experience.
Facility Location
Nestled in Southwestern Washington, Vancouver â€" often called “Vancouver USA†to avoid confusion with Canada's Vancouver â€" prides itself in its blend of historic architecture, chic restaurants and art galleries, and small-town hospitality. Local attractions include various wineries, golf courses, parks, hiking trails, campgrounds, rivers, and lakes.
Job Benefits
Staff Care typically arranges medical or dental malpractice insur! ance for contractor physicians and other specialists with whom we match to client opportunities. In addition, Staff Care locum tenens positions regularly receive highly competitive pay and a dedicated team to handle all travel, lodging, rental, and transportation needs.
About the Company
Staff Care, an AMN Healthcare company, is the nation's leader in locum tenens staffing. We provide flexible, temporary employment options for physicians, clinicians, and other allied health professionals in all specialties with a variety of healthcare organizations, typically with interim contracts lasting from one week to one year.
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This position will be opened on: Fri, 21 Jun 2013 00:44:42 GMT
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