Primary Care Locum Tenens Physician

Position Overview

HPA Healthcare is seeking a qualified Primary Care Physician (MD/DO) for a 26-week locum tenens opportunity in San Jose, California.

This assignment offers a consistent weekday schedule, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to provide comprehensive primary care services in an established outpatient community health setting.

The position is ideal for physicians seeking a longer-term locum assignment with predictable hours, no call responsibilities, and a focus on patient-centered primary care.

Board-certified and appropriately experienced non-board-certified physicians will be considered.

Assignment Highlights

• Pay: $155/hour

• Estimated Weekly Compensation: $6,200

• Pay Ranking: Estimated upper-middle range for comparable outpatient primary care locum assignments

• Start Date: November 16, 2026

• Duration: 26 weeks

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM

• Hours: 40 hours per week

• Call: None

• Weekends: None

• Setting: Outpatient community health clinic

• Board Certification: Preferred but not required with appropriate experience

• Orientation: Paid

• Location: San Jose, California

Schedule & Work Environment

• Five 8-hour shifts weekly

• Monday-Friday, 0800-1600

• No overnight or weekend call

• No inpatient responsibilities identified

• Consistent daytime schedule

• Established outpatient clinical environment

• Multidisciplinary healthcare team

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient primary care.

• Evaluate and treat acute and chronic medical conditions.

• Conduct annual wellness visits and preventive examinations.

• Manage chronic conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease.

• Order and interpret diagnostic testing.

• Prescribe medications and develop individualized treatment plans.

• Provide preventive screenings and immunizations.

• Coordinate referrals and follow-up care.

• Educate patients regarding treatment plans and preventive health.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

• Collaborate with nurses, medical assistants, and other healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school

• Completion of an appropriate residency program

• Active California medical license

• Board-certified or non-board-certified with appropriate experience

• Recent outpatient primary care experience

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills

• Ability to manage acute and chronic medical conditions

• Excellent communication and patient care skills