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Family medicine jobs that fit your lifestyle
Family medicine is at the heart of healthcare. You’re there for patients through every stage of life, often caring for entire families for years. That connection is what makes family medicine so special.
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Family medicine jobs that fit your lifestyle
Primary care physicians are the foundation of our healthcare system and the need for family doctors continues to grow. With an aging population and a projected shortage of 20,200 – 40,000 family physicians in the next decade, the opportunities to make a difference—and shape your career—are greater than ever.
Whether you’re exploring locum tenens assignments, searching for a permanent position, or curious about telehealth, we’ll help you find the job that fits your life, your schedule, and your goals.
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Have you considered locum tenens family medicine physician jobs?
Locum tenens gives you freedom to travel, to choose your schedule, and to rediscover why you fell in love with medicine. It can also bridge career transitions, provide financial stability, and open doors to new experiences.
Many family physicians use locums to explore different practice settings, extend their reach to rural and underserved communities, or enjoy extended time with loved ones between assignments. For others, it’s a way to stay active in medicine while transitioning into retirement.
Ready for a fresh start? Learn how to get what you want out of your career
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“Locum tenens is great because it provides me the freedom and autonomy to dictate the type of lifestyle and work-life balance that I seek personally.”
Dr. Colin Zhu,
Osteopath and family practice physician
We handle the details in your locums family medicine job search
When you work locum tenens with us, we take care of the details so you can focus on your patients:
Personalized recruiter support
Complimentary housing and travel
Weekly direct deposit
Comprehensive malpractice coverage
Licensing, credentialing, and privileging help
Easy-to-use app and web portal for assignment details
Why work with us to find your family medicine physician job
We don’t just place physicians in locums jobs. We also help family physicians find permanent positions that align with their goals, values, and lifestyle.
If you’re ready to put down roots, we’ll help you find a long-term opportunity that fits where you are in life and where you want to go next. Whether you’re drawn to a community clinic, a large healthcare system, or a small-town practice where you can build lifelong relationships, our recruiters will guide you every step of the way—from finding you jobs to contract negotiation.
We’ve been helping family medicine physicians find their perfect match for more than 45 years. Our national network means we can connect you with family medicine job opportunities across the country—and because we know the ins and outs of your specialty, we’ll help you make the right move for your career and family.
Why use us to find a permanent placement healthcare job
No cost to physicians—our services are always free to you
Personalized job matching based on your preferences
Established relationships with top healthcare employers nationwide
Interview coaching to highlight your strengths
Expert support with contract negotiation and compensation packages
Dedicated credentialing and licensing assistance post-hire
Specialty-specific recruiters who understand your clinical background
Access to national market data and facility insights
Efficient job search process that saves you time
Proven industry leadership in healthcare staffing
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“I think the biggest selling point is having somebody else help me do the grunt work of the logistics of getting me to work, so I can spend more time focusing on medicine and practicing medicine.”
Dr. Arthi Chawla,
Family practice physician
Still unsure about CompHealth? Dive a little deeper
What family medicine physicians are saying
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“What I really like about CompHealth and locum tenens is I’m getting basically a comparable salary to what I would make working a real job, and that means I can pay my bills.”
Dr. Bonnie Davis,
Family practice physician
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“Being locums has allowed me to take off large chunks of time during holidays or during the summertime. It allows me to have more time off with my son.”
Dr. Lexi Mitchell Sanchez,
Family medicine physician
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“It’s an adventure for me. I talked my husband into leaving our jobs, renting our house, and traveling for a year. We financed it by me doing locum tenens.”
Dr. Christine Kramer,
Family practice physician
“My recruiter takes care of the day-to-day things like housing, travel, rental car, and malpractice as well as the things behind the scenes like licensing, credentialing, and hospital privileges. I don’t like to get into the nitty-gritty details, but someone else can do it for me, and that’s more than priceless to me.”
Dr. Colin Zhu,
Osteopath and family practice physician
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“Working with my recruiters has been great. They are very helpful. Always eager to answer my questions in a timely fashion. I have known him for almost six years, and he's been great, keeping me in the loop on any upcoming assignments.”
Dr. Natalia Maani,
Family practice physician
We’re here for every stage of your practice
Wherever you are in your career—just finishing residency, looking for more flexibility, or planning for retirement—we’re here to help you take the next step with confidence.
Our experienced recruiters, credentialing experts, and travel specialists make the process simple, so you can focus on what matters most—your patients, your family, and your purpose
Explore every type of family practice physician job
Your career isn’t one-size-fits-all, and your job search shouldn’t be either. Whether you want to work full time, pick up shifts close to home, practice telehealth, or try something completely new, we’ll help you find the right fit.
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