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 DOBoard-Certified or truly Board-Eligible ( 5 years since residency) in Family Medicine or Internal MedicineActive DEA license required prior to startAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a community health center environmentCredentialing & Compliance
Credentialing timeframe : days (6 weeks typical with timely submission)Required immunizations :Current Flu Vaccine ( season)TB status or X-ray results within 90 daysPositive titers or completed immunization series for MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella ZosterTdap within the last 10 yearsCompensation & Terms
Competitive locum tenens compensation30-day notice required for assignment terminationFederal holidays observed : New Year s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, ChristmasEMR
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