Locums Outpatient Internal Medicine Physician

We are seeking a dedicated Locums Internal Medicine Physician to provide high-quality outpatient care across multiple Long-Term Care (LTC) and Assisted Living (ALF) facilities in Hickory, NC, Roanoke Rapids, NC and Columbia, SC area's.  This role focuses on delivering compassionate, patient-centered care to an aging population while supporting facility staff, patients, and families throughout the post-acute continuum.

 

Position Details

 

• Setting: Outpatient care in multiple Long-Term Care and Assisted Living facilities
• Location: Physicians will cover multiple
• Full and part time options available
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Daily Patient Volume: 18+ patient visits per day
• Call: Possible night call (frequency TBD)

 

Responsibilities

 

• Provide comprehensive care to residents in LTC and ALF settings.
• Manage chronic medical conditions and acute issues for geriatric and medically complex patients.
• Conduct daily patient visits, ensuring at least 18 encounters per day.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, therapists, and facility administrators to ensure coordinated care.
• Offer clinical expertise, communication, and support to patients and their families.
• Serve as an advocate and resource as patients transition through:
• Acute Inpatient Rehab
• Skilled Nursing
• Long-Term Care
• Assisted Living
• Transition back to home
• Maintain thorough documentation and follow facility protocols.
• Participate in night call rotation when assigned.

 

Requirements

 

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in either:
• Internal Medicine
• Family Medicine
• Geriatrics
• Active North Carolina and South Carolina medical license
• Experience in post-acute, geriatric, or facility-based care preferred
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well in interdisciplinary environments
• Compassionate approach to complex and aging populations