Locum MD (Medical Doctor) Family Medicine;Primary Care

Family Medicine 8.8 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsContract

Listed compensation

$150-$250/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday4-day week · 4×10sWeekdays only

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Posted 5mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

This on-site, contract position presents an exciting opportunity for medical professionals looking to make a significant impact in patient care within the medical practice industry.

As a Locum MD, you will provide comprehensive healthcare services to patients, ensuring their health and well-being while collaborating with other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care. This role is vital in supporting our clinic's operations and enhancing the overall patient experience.

Responsibilities

  • Provide primary care services to patients of all ages
  • Conduct thorough patient assessments and develop treatment plans
  • Perform routine check-ups and health screenings
  • Diagnose and manage acute and chronic illnesses
  • Collaborate with nursing staff and other healthcare providers
  • Educate patients and their families on health management
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
  • Stay current with medical advancements and best practices

Requirements

  • Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution
  • Active medical license to practice in Arizona
  • Experience in family medicine or primary care settings
  • Strong clinical skills and patient-focused approach
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
  • Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and patient rights
  • Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems is a plus
  • Schedule: 4x 10-hour shifts per week, Monday-Friday
  • No call or weekends

Setting: Outpatient only

Patient Volume: 12-15 per day

Patient Population: Adults

Duties: Standard outpatient primary care and chronic illness treatment

Minimal GYN for symptoms as needed

Support Staff: Additional physicians, midlevels, and RNs

EMR: RPMS

Must be board-certified

Any active, unrestricted state license accepted

Paid travel & expenses

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningChronic illness managementAcute illness diagnosisPatient educationCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$416k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $413k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 56% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Locum MD (Medical Doctor) Family Medicine;Primary Care at Rinvio Recruitment a 8.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Family Medicine — ranked against 2,542 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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Salary Distribution50 jobs · 38 employers

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$350k-375k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks45 jobs · 38 employers

401k / retirement match
80%
Sign-on bonus
69%
CME allowance
62%
Relocation assistance
42%
Loan repayment
27%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 8.8
Among the best 10% of Family Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,542 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights