Locum MD (Medical Doctor), DO (Osteopathic Doctor) Family Medicine;Primary Care

Family MedicineContract

Listed compensation

$150-$250/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 5mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

. This contract, on-site position offers an exciting opportunity to provide exceptional healthcare services within a vibrant community.

As a Locum Family Medicine Physician, you will play a crucial role in delivering comprehensive primary care, managing patient relationships, and ensuring high-quality medical care. You will collaborate with a team of healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans and contribute to the overall health and well-being of our patients.

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality medical care to patients in a primary care setting
  • Conduct thorough patient assessments and evaluations
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
  • Manage chronic and acute medical conditions
  • Collaborate with healthcare team members for integrated patient care
  • Educate patients on health management and preventive care
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
  • Participate in continuous professional development and training

Requirements

  • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
  • Valid medical license to practice in California
  • Experience in Family Medicine or Primary Care preferred
  • Strong diagnostic and clinical skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
  • Commitment to patient-centered care and community health
  • Basic proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems

Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 8a-5p

Setting: Outpatient

Patient Volume: ~20 per day

Patient Population: All ages

Full support staff available

Spanish-speaking preferred

EMR: Epic

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 assessmentTreatment planningChronic disease managementAcute careDiagnostic skillsInterpersonal skills

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, 40% 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), DO (Osteopathic Doctor) Family Medicine;Primary Care at Rinvio Recruitment a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Family Medicine — ranked against 2,556 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks41 jobs · 36 employers

401k / retirement match
88%
Sign-on bonus
66%
CME allowance
63%
Relocation assistance
51%
Loan repayment
41%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Family Medicine listings

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