Family Medicine Locum Tenens

Family Medicine locum tenensassignments nationwide.

Family medicine is in crisis in rural America. Falcon places family medicine physicians in underserved communities, critical access hospitals, and outpatient practices where access to primary care has all but disappeared.

$150–$220/hr
Typical day rate
Rural crisis
Highest shortage in underserved areas
The assignment

What to expect as a locum family medicine physician.

Typical setting

Rural outpatient clinics, FQHC settings, critical access hospitals, and urgent care facilities. Many assignments combine outpatient care with inpatient rounding.

Typical schedule

Typically Monday–Friday with some weekend urgent care coverage. Combination inpatient/outpatient roles require flexibility across settings.

Assignment length

Minimum 4-week assignments. Many family medicine locums positions run 3–6 months as facilities manage extended permanent hiring cycles.

What we handle

Everything except the medicine.

  • Credentialing & licensingWe manage state licensure, DEA registration, NPDB checks, and hospital privileges in parallel with your placement.

  • Travel & housingFlights, rental cars, and furnished housing arranged and covered for every assignment.

  • Malpractice coverageOccurrence or claims-made policy included. We brief you on the specifics before you start.

  • Weekly direct depositCompetitive day rates paid weekly. No net-30, no chasing invoices.

Why Falcon for Family Medicine

Rural family medicine placements require advisors who understand the full scope of the role.

Family medicine locums in rural settings often involves a broader scope than urban outpatient practice — inpatient rounding, ER coverage, and urgent care may all be part of the same assignment. Falcon prepares physicians for that reality before they arrive.

  • Rural and FQHC placements
  • Combination inpatient/outpatient roles
  • Extended contracts with housing included

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