Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Family Practice in Arizona
Phoenix, AZ, 85013, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Family Practice Physician
- Locum Tenens
- Medical Doctor
This locum tenens position is for a Family Practice Physician in Arizona, responsible for providing comprehensive medical care in a correctional facility over a 135-day contract. The role involves clinical examinations, treatment, leadership, coordination of medical services, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. Candidates must hold a valid Arizona medical license and be U.S. citizens due to facility clearance requirements.
Doctor of Medicine | Family Practice
Location: Arizona
Employer: Wellhart, LLC
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 135 Days
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Family Practice MD in Arizona!
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician for a 135-day locum tenens assignment in Arizona, starting Jan 26, 2026. This opportunity features 8-hour day shifts, Monday through Friday, providing comprehensive medical care in a correctional setting. The role is ideal for a physician with strong leadership skills and a commitment to high-quality patient care within a multidisciplinary team.
Job Details
- Location: Arizona
- Start Date: Jan 26, 2026
- LOA: 135 days
- Provider Type Needed: Family Practice Physician
- Schedule: 8-hour days, 5x per week
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide a range of professional medical services, including examinations, diagnoses, prescribing medications, and follow-up care for inmates and residents
- Lead and collaborate with the Health Services Supervisor to direct the medical program
- Monitor and review clinical operations and standards of care
- Interview patients for admissions decisions
- Conduct clinical rounds and participate in treatment team meetings to develop and review individual health plans
- Direct unit treatment operations and perform minor and occasional major surgeries as needed
- Hold clinics to support nursing specialists in diagnosis and treatment
- Maintain effective relationships with facility staff and external provider agencies
- Apply corporate and facility policies while exercising independent medical judgment
- Contribute to the development of facility medical policies
- Motivate staff to perform duties in line with policies and procedures
- Regularly evaluate medical services to ensure efficiency and prevent duplication
- Monitor inpatient hospitalizations and coordinate early release when clinically appropriate
- Closely oversee cases of potential catastrophic illness
- Prepare and maintain narrative, statistical, and operational records and reports
- Ensure security and confidentiality of medical records
- Audit medical files for proper documentation of services provided
- Recommend improvements for operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness of health services
- Foster strong relationships with outside hospital and agency administrators
- Support accreditation efforts (NCCHC/ACA/JCAHO) as applicable
- Participate in on-call rotation and attend required seminars, workshops, and conferences
- Provide health counseling and education on both individual and group bases
- Clearly communicate responsibilities and accountability to direct subordinates
Additional Information
- Must hold a valid Arizona medical license
- US Citizenship required for facility clearance
- Facility clearance process takes approximately 3 weeks
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
About Wellhart, LLC
Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.
Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.
Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:
*Travel the United States and see new places.
*Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
*Set your own schedule.
*Earn more money than permanent providers.
*Experience new practice settings.
*Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.
Join the Wellhart team!
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