Locum MD (Medical Doctor) Family Medicine;Primary Care

Family Medicine 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsContract

Listed compensation

$150-$250/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

This contract position is an excellent opportunity for entry-level professionals to gain valuable experience in a supportive and dynamic medical practice environment.

As a Locum MD, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care, diagnosing and treating a variety of health conditions, and contributing to the overall well-being of our community. This on-site position allows you to work closely with experienced healthcare professionals, ensuring that you develop your skills and knowledge in family medicine.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive medical care to patients of all ages
  • Conduct thorough examinations and assessments
  • Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses
  • Develop and implement patient care plans
  • Maintain accurate and detailed patient records
  • Collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure coordinated care
  • Educate patients on health maintenance and disease prevention
  • Participate in continuing education and training programs

Requirements

  • Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution
  • Valid medical license to practice in the state of California
  • Strong clinical skills and knowledge of family medicine
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
  • Commitment to providing high-quality patient care
  • Basic understanding of electronic medical records (EMR) systems
  • Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced medical setting

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8a-5p

No call requirement

Setting: Outpatient ambulatory clinic

Patient Census: 15-18 per day

Patient Population: Ages 18+

Support Staff: MAs/MORs

EMR: Cerner

Must be board-certified

Paid travel & expenses

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

DiagnosisTreatmentPatient AssessmentCare PlanningMedical Record MaintenancePatient EducationInterpersonal CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$416k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $376k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 42% have no call, 68% 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 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Family Medicine — ranked against 2,556 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks41 jobs · 36 employers

401k / retirement match
88%
Sign-on bonus
66%
CME allowance
61% this job
Relocation assistance
51%
Loan repayment
39%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Family Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,556 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends