Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Family Practice in Illinois - LocumJobsOnline : Job Details

Our client, a health center located in Illinois, is seeking a locum Family Practice Physician for a 24-day assignment with the potential for extension. The ideal candidate will start as soon as possible, working primarily to collaborate with and supervise two nurse practitioners. The health center operates Monday through Friday, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with flexible hours for off-site consultations. The physician will be required on-site one day a week, preferably Wednesdays, and should be available for remote consultations to supervise the medical staff. A significant advantage for candidates is the ability to provide direct patient care for a half-day once a week. The role involves working with a diverse international student population from 134 countries, administering vaccinations and immunizations, and educating students on various health issues. Proficiency in Point and Click EMR is necessary.

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Overview:

Location: Illinois (IL)

Work Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (flexible for off-site days)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Duration: 24 days (with potential for extension)

Job Overview:

We are seeking a locum Family Practice Physician to provide coverage and support for our university health center in Illinois. The ideal candidate will collaborate with and supervise nurse practitioners, provide direct patient care, and be comfortable working with a diverse international student population.

Job Details:

- Primary focus: Collaboration with and supervision of two nurse practitioners

- On-site presence: One day per week (preferably Wednesdays)

- Off-site availability: Flexible hours for consultations and supervision of medical staff

- Patient care: Half-day of direct patient care once a week (preferred)

- Responsibilities include:

- Supervising and collaborating with nurse practitioners

- Providing primary care services to university students

- Administering vaccinations and immunizations

- Educating and assessing cases for international students

- Using Point and Click EMR system

Requirements:

- Board-certified or board-eligible in Family Practice

- Active Illinois medical license or ability to obtain one

- Experience working with diverse patient populations

- Ability to communicate effectively with students from various cultural backgrounds

- Flexibility to adapt to the university health center environment

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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 (AKA travel jobs) are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at facilities and hospitals over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year, and often include opportunities for extension. Locum and travel medical providers hold all the same qualifications as a permanent provider, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility

The Locum Tenens Experts

Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help.

The Best Talent in the Industry

• Our experienced recruiting team conducts thorough interviews and reference checks to ensure that we have the best network of locum tenens physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the industry – ready to go when you are.

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• Locum tenens staffing through Barton Associates is an effective way for your organization to optimize patient access, ensure continuity of care, and maximize revenue generation.

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• Whether you need long term coverage for your practice, short term vacation coverage, or anything in between – you can trust Barton Associates to provide the flexible staffi­ng solutions your organization needs to thrive.

A Proactive Approach

• We recruit new locums every day, actively help our physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners obtain new licenses so they're ready to work in your state at a moment's notice. We can also help your organization credential locums in advance of a specific need – greatly improving your ability to react to unforeseen­ staffing challenges.

Fast, Easy, Efficient Hiring Process

• From securing the perfect candidate to credentialing and travel-related issues, our experts handle the entire locum tenens staffing process for you – so you can focus on your practice. Just let us know what you need and we'll take care of the rest!

Medical Malpractice Insurance Provided

• Many agencies charge additional separate fees for medical malpractice coverage. Barton Associates provides ‘A' rated medical malpractice insurance for our locum tenens providers on assignment at no additional charge.

Industry Leading Support

• When you work with Barton, you're supported by an entire team of experts; including recruiters, account managers, licensing and credentialing specialists,travel coordinators, and others with one goal — to make the process as fast, easy, and efficient as possible.