Barton Associates is seeking an experienced Geriatric Physician for a locum tenens position at a Clinic in Missouri. This opportunity offers weekday coverage starting 06/16/2025, for an initial contract of 60 days. The assignment involves working with patients from 8:30 AM to 4:20 PM, managing a diverse caseload of geriatric patients across high-risk, emerging risk, and low-risk categories. The ideal candidate should be tech-savvy, organized, and have a strong background in geriatrics and preventative medicine. The primary goal is to provide comprehensive care that keeps patients out of the hospital. This role requires excellent coding and charting skills, as well as a patient-centered approach to care.

Job Details:

Location: Missouri

Facility Type: Clinic

Start Date: 06/16/2025

LOA: 60 days

Provider Type Needed: Physician specializing in Geriatrics

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:20 PM

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide comprehensive geriatric care for patients across various risk levels
• Manage high-risk (15-20%), emerging risk (10-20%), and low-risk (70-80%) cases
• Implement preventative medicine strategies to keep patients out of the hospital
• Conduct thorough patient examinations and develop personalized care plans
• Accurately code and chart patient encounters using eClinicalWorks EHR system
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care
• Stay updated on the latest geriatric care practices and treatment options
• Educate patients and their families on health management and preventive measures
• Participate in care team meetings and contribute to quality improvement initiatives
• Adhere to all clinic policies and procedures

Additional Information:

• Must be licensed to practice medicine in Missouri
• Board certification in Geriatric Medicine required
• Strong background in preventative medicine preferred
• Proficiency in eClinicalWorks EHR system is advantageous
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required

Apply now to learn more!

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 (AKA travel jobs) are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at facilities and hospitals over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year, and often include opportunities for extension.

Locum and travel medical providers hold all the same qualifications as a permanent provider, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility.

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The Locum Tenens Experts

Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help.

The Best Talent in the Industry

• Our experienced recruiting team conducts thorough interviews and reference checks to ensure that we have the best network of locum tenens physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the industry – ready to go when you are.

Maximize Patient Access And Revenue

• Locum tenens staffing through Barton Associates is an effective way for your organization to optimize patient access, ensure continuity of care, and maximize revenue generation.

Flexible Solutions Your Organization Needs To Thrive

• Whether you need long term coverage for your practice, short term vacation coverage, or anything in between – you can trust Barton Associates to provide the flexible staffi­ng solutions your organization needs to thrive.

A Proactive Approach

• We recruit new locums every day, actively help our physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners obtain new licenses so they’re ready to work in your state at a moment’s notice. We can also help your organization credential locums in advance of a specific need – greatly improving your ability to react to unforeseen­ staffing challenges.

Fast, Easy, Efficient Hiring Process

• From securing the perfect candidate to credentialing and travel-related issues, our experts handle the entire locum tenens staffing process for you – so you can focus on your practice. Just let us know what you need and we’ll take care of the rest!

Medical Malpractice Insurance Provided

• Many agencies charge additional separate fees for medical malpractice coverage. Barton Associates provides ‘A’ rated medical malpractice insurance for our locum tenens providers on assignment at no additional charge.

Industry Leading Support

• When you work with Barton, you’re supported by an entire team of experts; including recruiters, account managers, licensing and credentialing specialists,travel coordinators, and others with one goal — to make the process as fast, easy, and efficient as possible.