Family Practice - Without OB Physician
Company: Market Street Staffing
Location: Coal Center
Posted on: June 17, 2026
Job Description:
Assignment Length: Ongoing coverage need
Start Date: As soon as credentialed
Openings: 1
Reason for Coverage: Long-term permanent search
Practice Setting:
- Outpatient coverage, Free-standing clinic
- Average 18 PPD
- Annual wellness visits, well child visits, sick visits, ER
follow-ups, hospital follow-ups and pre-op visits
Schedule:
- Monday-Thursday, 8:00a-4:00p
- Friday, 8:00a-3:00p
- Average 20 shifts per month
Patient Population: All ages, Adult (89%), Pediatrics
(11%)
EMR: eClinical Works
Credentialing: 45 days, Temporary privileges
available
Requirements:
- Active Pennsylvania licensure
- Board certification
- AHA BLS and ACLS certifications
- Minimum 1-year Family Medicine experience or equivalent
Travel Benefits:
If you reside greater than 50 miles from the facility you are
eligible for travel benefits. You will have your travel and lodging
arranged by our travel department and paid for in full.
Provided Travel Expenses:
- Round-trip flight
- Rental car and fuel
- Mileage reimbursement (in lieu of flight and rental car)
- Lodging
Job Responsibilities (Generalized):
- Provide comprehensive medical care to patients across a variety
of clinical settings, including evaluation, diagnosis, and
treatment of acute and chronic conditions
- Conduct thorough patient histories, physical examinations, and
clinical assessments
- Order, interpret, and review diagnostic testing including
laboratory work, imaging, and other studies as appropriate
- Develop and implement individualized treatment and care plans
based on patient needs and evidence-based practices
- Prescribe medications, treatments, and therapeutic
interventions within scope of practice
- Manage ongoing patient care, including follow-up evaluations
and coordination of treatment plans
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers,
nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity and
quality of care
- Document patient encounters, treatment plans, and clinical
findings accurately and in compliance with facility standards
- Respond to patient concerns and provide education regarding
diagnoses, treatment options, and preventive care
- Maintain compliance with facility policies, credentialing
requirements, and applicable regulatory standards
- Adapt quickly to new clinical environments, workflows, and
electronic medical record systems
- Stay current on medical advancements, clinical guidelines, and
best practices through continuing medical education and
professional development
Skills:
- In-depth knowledge of specialty principles and practices,
including diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases
- Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills in a
fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build
rapport with patients and collaborate effectively with healthcare
teams
- Technical proficiency in performing procedures (if
applicable)
- Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to adapt to
changing patent conditions
- Time management and organizational skills to manage a patient
workload effectively
Education Requirements:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree of Doctor of Osteopathic
Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school
- Residency training program in internal medicine accredited by
the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or
American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
- Fellowship training in Family Medicine (may be preferred
depending on the position)
Licenses & Certifications:
- Board certification in Family Medicine by the American Board of
Internal Medicine (ABIM) or the AOA/ARB
- Active and unrestricted medical license in Pennsylvania
Experience:
- While specific requirements may vary, most locum physician
positions prefer candidates with at least one year of experience in
a clinical setting relevant to their specialty
Additional Notes:
- Locum tenens physician positions are temporary assignments,
often lasting weeks or months, to address staffing shortages in
hospitals, surgical centers or other healthcare facilities
- These positions offer competitive pay and flexible schedules,
allowing physicians to pursue diverse work environments and control
their workload
Keywords: Market Street Staffing, Altoona , Family Practice - Without OB Physician, Healthcare , Coal Center, Pennsylvania
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