Internal Medicine Physician Locum Tenens San Diego, CA Full-Time No Call No Weekends No Holidays
We are seeking Board Certified or Board Eligible Internal Medicine Physicians for a full-time locum tenens opportunity supporting outpatient primary care services at a federal military treatment facility in San Diego, California. This is a stable, predictable position within one of the nation's largest military healthcare systems serving active-duty personnel, retirees, and their dependents in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
If you're looking for a straightforward outpatient schedule with zero call burden and a chance to practice in one of the best cities in the country, this is worth a look.
Position Details
- Location: San Diego, CA
- Setting: Outpatient Internal Medicine Military Treatment Facility
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, daytime hours between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM
- No call, no callback, no weekends, no holidays
- Employment type: Full-Time, 1099 Independent Contractor
- Teaching environment with residents and medical students
Compensation
- $155-$160/hr negotiable
- 1099 Independent Contractor
- Malpractice insurance provided
What You'll Be Doing
You will provide comprehensive outpatient primary care and preventive medicine services to adult patients within an integrated federal healthcare system. Day-to-day responsibilities include diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions, performing comprehensive evaluations and physical examinations, developing and executing treatment plans, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, coordinating specialty referrals, and maintaining accurate electronic medical records. You will also participate in clinical and administrative meetings and support graduate medical education through resident and student teaching activities.
Requirements
- MD or DO degree
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine
- Active, unrestricted California medical license
- Current DEA registration as applicable
- Ability to obtain military facility credentials and meet federal security requirements
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Why This Role
- Completely predictable Monday through Friday schedule no surprises
- Zero call burden, no weekends, no holidays
- Stable federal healthcare environment with consistent patient volume
- Opportunity to teach and mentor residents and medical students
- Collaborative multidisciplinary team with military, civilian, and contract providers
- Mission-focused patient population serving those who have served our country
- San Diego one of the most desirable places to live and practice in the United States
What to Expect
Credentialing and onboarding must be completed prior to start of clinical duties. You will practice independently within the scope of your granted privileges while working alongside an integrated care team. We will guide you through every step of the interview, credentialing, and onboarding process and serve as your advocate throughout your engagement.
