Pulmonology Physician
Mission Viejo, CA, 92691, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- pulmonology physician
- outpatient pulmonologist
- pulmonary disease
The Pulmonology Physician role is a full-time, outpatient locum position covering medical leave at a well-staffed clinic in Mission Viejo, CA, with a steady Monday to Friday schedule and no call or inpatient duties. The physician will manage a manageable patient load with ramp-up support, utilizing Epic EMR and assisted by a supportive clinical team. The assignment requires board certification in pulmonary disease and active California medical licensure, offering a predictable work environment without overtime expectations.
December 2025 April 2026 Steady Monday Friday Schedule No Call, No Inpatient
Mission Heritage Medical Group in Mission Viejo, CA (Providence St. Joseph Health) is seeking a Board-Certified Pulmonologist for a full-time outpatient locum assignment to cover a medical leave. This is an ideal opportunity for a provider looking for a stable, predictable schedule in a well-staffed clinic with no call, no inpatient responsibilities, and a manageable patient load with ramp-up support.
Position OverviewSpecialty: Pulmonary Disease (Outpatient Only)
Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Hours Only
Schedule:
Monday Friday
8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. (flexible within window)
Guaranteed 8 hours/day
min lunch break based on provider preference
Start Date:December 1, 2025 (dependent on interview + onboarding)
End Date:April 7, 2026
No call, no inpatient, no procedures outside standard pulmonary outpatient work
patients per day (ramp-up expected; start around 10/day)
Ample built-in charting time; overtime not expected
Strong support team including:
6 Medical Assistants
1 APP
1 Office Staff Member
EMR: Epic
No hospital privileges required; simple paperwork + payor onboarding only
Active California Medical License
Active CA DEA
Board Certification Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonology outpatient experience
Assignment is strictly full-time; facility will only accept one provider
Reason for need: Medical leave coverage
No extension anticipated at this time.
Travel/lodging available




