Locum MD (Medical Doctor) Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsContract

Listed compensation

$150-$250/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 5mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

This contract position is an excellent opportunity for medical professionals looking to make a meaningful impact while working on-site with patients in a supportive environment.

As a Locum MD, you will be responsible for providing high-quality medical care to patients, diagnosing and treating a variety of conditions, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes. This role is crucial to maintaining the continuity of care in our practice and directly contributes to enhancing the overall health of the community.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct thorough patient assessments and physical examinations
  • Diagnose and manage a wide range of medical conditions
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
  • Collaborate with specialists and healthcare teams for comprehensive patient care
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
  • Provide patient education and support for lifestyle changes
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives within the practice
  • Stay current with medical advancements and best practices in Internal Medicine

Requirements

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from an accredited institution
  • Valid medical license to practice in the state of New York
  • Experience in Internal Medicine or a related field
  • Strong clinical and diagnostic skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Commitment to providing patient-centered care
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
  • Knowledge of electronic medical records (EMR) systems is preferred

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8a-5p

Patient Population: Ages 18+, specializing in geriatric care

Duties: Routine physical exams and health screenings, sick visits, treatment and management of chronic conditions, same-day appointments, immunizations, and medication prescriptions and refills

Must be board-certified

Paid travel & expenses

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient assessmentDiagnosisTreatment planningClinical skillsInterpersonal skillsChronic condition management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Locum MD (Medical Doctor) Internal Medicine at Rinvio Recruitment a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Internal Medicine — ranked against 1,290 active Internal Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context

In New York, the Internal Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$259k (94 salary observations; 154 listings), vs ~$267k nationally (960 salary observations; 3,289 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 50% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$416k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $386k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks42 jobs · 37 employers

401k / retirement match
81%
Sign-on bonus
69%
CME allowance
60%
Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

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Among the best 10% of Internal Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,290 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights