Family Practice - With OB Physician

Job Description Family Medicine / Internal Medicine Physician

Location: Fortuna, CA

Position Type: Locum Tenens (long-term, with permanent potential)

Overview

Open Door Community Health Centers is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician to join our team at Fortuna Community Health Center. This role provides ongoing coverage in a supportive community health environment with a focus on high-quality, patient-centered care.

Position Details

• Start Date: November 10, 2025
• Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
• Patient Volume: Minimum of 18 patients per day (mix of pediatrics and adults)
• Setting: Outpatient only (no inpatient, no telehealth)
• Duties: General primary care with some chronic pain management
• Charting: Chart closure required within 72 hours
• Call: No call responsibilities

Requirements

• MD or DO
• Board-Certified or truly Board-Eligible ( 5 years since residency) in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
• Active DEA license required prior to start
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a community health center environment

Credentialing & Compliance

• Credentialing timeframe: days (6 weeks typical with timely submission)
• Required immunizations:
• - Current Flu Vaccine ( season)
• - TB status or X-ray results within 90 days
• - Positive titers or completed immunization series for MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella Zoster
• - Tdap within the last 10 years

Compensation & Terms

• Competitive locum tenens compensation
• 30-day notice required for assignment termination
• Federal holidays observed: New Year s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas

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