Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Family Practice in Arizona

Company: LocumJobsOnline
Location: Yuma
Posted on: January 17, 2026

Job Description:

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: 90 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 an 80-day locum tenens assignment in Arizona, beginning Dec 1, 2025. This role offers a Monday through Friday schedule with 8-hour day shifts. The physician will provide comprehensive medical services to inmates and residents, collaborating with healthcare teams to deliver high-quality care in a correctional facility setting. Job Details - Location: Arizona - Start Date: Dec 1, 2025 - LOA: 80 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 - Collaborate with the Health Services Supervisor to provide direction and leadership for the medical program - Monitor and review standards of care and operational practices delivered to inmates and residents - Conduct admissions interviews, make clinical rounds, and participate in treatment team meetings to devise, review, and alter individual health plans - Oversee unit treatment operations and provide guidance to nursing specialists in diagnosis, treatment, and prescribing protocols - Perform minor and occasional major surgeries as necessary - Maintain effective working relationships with facility staff, nursing staff, contract providers, and outside agencies - Utilize established policies and procedures while exercising independent judgment in decision-making - Assist in the development of facility medical policies and motivate staff adherence to protocols - Regularly evaluate all medical services for efficiency and to prevent unnecessary duplication - Monitor inpatient hospitalizations and facilitate early releases when clinically appropriate - Closely track potential catastrophic illnesses - Prepare and maintain various records, reports, and logs; audit medical files for documentation completeness - Evaluate and recommend methods to improve operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness of health services - Meet with outside hospital and agency administrators to ensure close working relationships - Support facility accreditation processes where applicable - Maintain on-call status as required - Attend seminars, workshops, and conferences as needed - Provide health counseling and education individually or in groups - Clearly communicate responsibilities, authorities, and accountability to direct subordinates Additional Information - Must hold an active medical license in Arizona - US Citizenship required for facility clearance - Universal cover page and vendor-neutral submittal required 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! 1675698EXPPLAT

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