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Flexible family medicine physician opportunities tailored to your specialty and lifestyle
Frontera works with family medicine physicians seeking flexible, well-aligned clinical opportunities. As a locum tenens physician, you’ll be supported by one dedicated recruiter who understands your workflow and connects you with outpatient or hospital-based assignments that fit your schedule, expertise, and long-term goals.
Built with the family medicine
physician in mind
Assignments aligned with your specialty
You’ll only receive roles that match your experience as a family medicine physician, from outpatient continuity-of-care settings to urgent care and hybrid roles. No irrelevant openings and no wasted time.
One recruiter who understands your workflow
You partner with one dedicated recruiter who learns your preferences, communicates clearly, and ensures you always know what to expect before stepping into a new assignment.
Credentialing, onboarding, and compliance handled
We manage credentialing, malpractice coverage, travel coordination, and onboarding so you can focus on patient care, not paperwork.
Flexible schedules and consistent support
Are you a locum tenens physician in search of a more flexible schedule? Our team matches you with opportunities that work with your goals, lifestyle, and income expectations.
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High-demand Family Medicine
Physician roles available now
Explore the most sought-after opportunities in hospitals, clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), and government programs. Whether you’re a locum tenens physician looking for flexibility or a physician pursuing long-term stability, Frontera matches you with roles that fit your expertise and ideal practice setting.
Audiologist – Garden City, Kansas
Part-time audiologist opportunity in Garden City | Veteran hearing disability evaluations
Kansas
$500 – $800 per day
General Medical Evaluator – Presque Isle, Maine
Flexible PRN Opportunity in Presque Isle Performing Veteran Disability Evals
Maine
$800 – $900 per day
General Medical Evaluator – Rock Springs, Wyoming
Flexible PRN opportunity in Rock Springs performing Veteran disability evals
Wyoming
$800 – $900 per day
General Medical Evaluator – Presque Isle, Maine
Flexible PRN Opportunity in Presque Isle Performing Veteran Disability Evals
Maine
$800 – $900 per day
General Medical Evaluator – Rock Springs, Wyoming
Flexible PRN opportunity in Rock Springs performing Veteran disability evals
Wyoming
$800 – $900 per day
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Sacramento, California
Full-time opportunity performing Veteran disability exams.
California
$550 – $600 per day
Behavioral Health Evaluator – Bridgeport, West Virginia
Full-Time BH Opportunity for Psychologists or Psychiatrists Performing Disability Evals
West Virginia
$800 – $900 per day
Behavioral Health Evaluator – Wilmington, North Carolina
PRN opportunity for Psychologists or Psychiatrists performing Veteran behavioral health evals
North Carolina
$800 – $900 per day
Behavioral Health Evaluator – Las Cruces, New Mexico
PRN opportunity for Psychologists or Psychiatrists performing Veteran behavioral health evaluations
New Mexico
$800 – $900 per day
Behavioral Health Evaluator – Farmington, New Mexico
PRN opportunity for Psychologists or Psychiatrists performing Veteran behavioral health evals
New Mexico
$800 – $900 per day
Behavioral Health Evaluator – Bridgeport, West Virginia
Full-Time BH Opportunity for Psychologists or Psychiatrists Performing Disability Evals
West Virginia
$800 – $900 per day
Behavioral Health Evaluator – Wilmington, North Carolina
PRN opportunity for Psychologists or Psychiatrists performing Veteran behavioral health evals
North Carolina
$800 – $900 per day
Behavioral Health Evaluator – Las Cruces, New Mexico
PRN opportunity for Psychologists or Psychiatrists performing Veteran behavioral health evaluations
New Mexico
$800 – $900 per day
Behavioral Health Evaluator – Farmington, New Mexico
PRN opportunity for Psychologists or Psychiatrists performing Veteran behavioral health evals
New Mexico
$800 – $900 per day
TBI Evaluator – El Paso, Texas
PRN opportunity for qualified physicians performing Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) evals
Texas
$1500 – $1600 per day
TBI Evaluator – Las Cruces, New Mexico
PRN opportunity for qualified physicians performing Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) evals
New Mexico
$1500 – $1600 per day
TBI Evaluator – Cheyenne, Wyoming
PRN opportunity for qualified physicians performing Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) evals
Wyoming
$1500 – $1600 per day
TBI Evaluator – Moultrie, Georgia
PRN opportunity for qualified physicians performing Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) evals
Georgia
$1500 – $1600 per day
TBI Evaluator – Honolulu, Hawaii
PRN opportunity for qualified physicians performing Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) evals
Hawaii
$1500 – $1600 per day
TBI Evaluator – Marquette, Michigan
PRN opportunity for qualified physicians performing Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) evals
Michigan
$1500 – $1600 per day
TBI Evaluator – Bemidji, Minnesota
PRN opportunity for qualified physicians performing Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) evals
Minnesota
$1500 – $1600 per day
TBI Evaluator – Chico, California
PRN opportunity for qualified physicians performing Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) evals
California
$1500 – $1600 per day
TBI Evaluator – Redding, California
PRN opportunity for qualified physicians performing Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) evals
California
$1500 – $1600 per day
Audiologist - VA Disability Evaluations - Fargo, North Dakota
Audiologist - VA Disability Evaluations - Fargo, North Dakota
North Dakota
$1300 – $1400 per day
Audiologist - VA Disability Evaluations - Amarillo, Texas
Audiologist - VA Disability Evaluations - Amarillo, Texas
North Dakota
$1300 – $1400 per day
Behavioral Health Examiner – Anchorage, Alaska
Part-time hybrid behavioral health opportunity in Anchorage with a flexible two-day schedule.
Alaska
$550 – $600 per day
Family Medicine Physician – Los Angeles, CA
Outpatient locum assignment serving all ages in Los Angeles, California
California
$160 – $160 per hour
Traumatic Brain Injury Examiner – Arkansas
PRN VA disability exams in a central Arkansas clinic setting.
Arkansas
$1200 – $1500 per day
Behavioral Health Examiner – South Carolina
Part-time VA disability evaluations Thursdays and Fridays in central South Carolina.
South Carolina
$530 – $600 per day
TBI Examiner – 1 Day Per Month – California
PRN VA disability exams in a Northern California clinic setting.
California
$1200 – $1500 per day
Audiologist – Veterans Exams – Anchorage, Alaska
Part-time VA audiology exams, structured workflow, predictable schedule
Alaska
$525 – $550 per day
Veterans Disability Exam Practitioner – Rock Springs, WY
In-person VA compensation & pension assessments in Rock Springs
Wyoming
$450 – $500 per day
Nurse Practitioner – California PRN Exams
PRN VA disability exams 1–2 days monthly in coastal Northern California.
California
$550 – $620 per day
Audiologist – Arkansas Weekday Clinic
In-person VA disability exams Tuesday through Thursday in southern Arkansas.
Arkansas
$465 – $515 per day
Behavioral Health Examiner – Jacksonville, North Carolina
Full-time behavioral health evaluations in Jacksonville with a Monday–Friday schedule.
North Carolina
$550 – $600 per day
Behavioral Health Examiner – Wichita, Kansas
Full-time behavioral health opportunity in Wichita with a 4-day workweek.
Kansas
$550 – $600 per day
Audiologist for Veteran Exams – Durango, CO
Part-time Veteran hearing evaluations with flexible weekday scheduling.
Colorado
$450 – $500 per day
Veterans Disability Exams Nurse Practitioner – West Des Moines
Weekday, low-volume VA disability exams for Veterans in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Iowa
$450 – $500 per day
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, NV
Full-time Pediatric NP supporting military families at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, NV
Nevada
$70 – $85 per hour
San Antonio Area BCBA Opportunity
Full time BCBA opportunities available in San Antonio, TX area.
Texas
$85000 – $110000 per year
BCBA Opportunity San Antonio, TX Area
Full time BCBA opportunities available in San Antonio, TX area.
Texas
$85000 – $110000 per year
In-Home BCBA Opportunity San Antonio, TX
Full time In-Home BCBA Opportunities based in San Antonio, TX area
Texas
$85000 – $110000 per year
Audiologist – Alexandria, Louisiana | Veterans Exams
Part-time audiology exams for Veterans, two days weekly in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Louisiana
$450 – $500 per day
Certified Medical Assistant – Mental Health Clinic | San Diego, CA
Certified Medical Assistant opportunity supporting military mental health care.
California
$26 – $36 per hour
Medical Assistant – Naval Branch Health Clinic | San Diego, CA
Medical Assistant opportunity supporting military healthcare in San Diego.
California
$24 – $32 per hour
VA Clinical Psychologist in Indianapolis, Indiana
Part-time weekday veteran evaluations with low daily volume in Indianapolis.
Indiana
$600 – $650 per day
Behavioral Health Examiner – Kalispell, Montana
Part-time behavioral health opportunity in with flexible scheduling
Montana
$550 – $600 per day
Veteran Disability Examiner NP – Wisconsin
Full-time weekday assessment role serving Veterans in a clinic setting.
Wisconsin
$480 – $500 per day
Occupational Health RN
OccHealth RN needed in Wisconsin
Wisconsin
$39 – $43 per hour
Occupational Health LPN
OccHealth RN needed in Wisconsin
Wisconsin
$31 – $34 per hour
Occupational Health EMT
OccHealth RN needed in Wisconsin
Wisconsin
$31 – $33 per hour
Network Contract Manager- Academic Medical Centers & Transplant Services
Network Contract Manager- Academic Medical Centers & Transplant Services
Wisconsin
$55 – $58 per hour
Full Time Optometrist VA Exams - Minnesota
Optometrist for VA Disability Evaluations - Minnesota
Minnesota
$1300 – $1400 per day
Full Time Ophthalmologist VA Exams - Minnesota
Ophthalmologist for VA Disability Evaluations - Minnesota
Minnesota
$1300 – $1400 per day
Full Time Optometrist VA Exams - Idaho
Optometrist for VA Disability Evaluations - Idaho
Idaho
$1300 – $1400 per day
Full Time Ophthalmologist VA Exams - Idaho
Ophthalmologist for VA Disability Evaluations - Idaho
Idaho
$1300 – $1400 per day
Full Time Optometrist VA Exams - Georgia
Optometrist for VA Disability Evaluations - Georgia
Georgia
$1300 – $1400 per day
Full Time Ophthalmologist VA Exams - Georgia
Ophthalmologist for VA Disability Evaluations - Georgia
Georgia
$1300 – $1400 per day
Part Time Optometrist VA Exams - Mississippi
Optometrist for VA Disability Evaluations - Mississippi
Mississippi
$1300 – $1400 per day
Full Time Ophthalmologist VA Exams - Mississippi
Ophthalmologist for VA Disability Evaluations - Mississippi
Mississippi
$1300 – $1400 per day
Full Time Optometrist VA Exams - Texas
Optometrist for VA Disability Evaluations - Texas
Texas
$1300 – $1400 per day
Full Time Ophthalmologist VA Exams - Texas
Ophthalmologist for VA Disability Evaluations - Texas
Texas
$1300 – $1400 per day
Full Time Optometrist VA Exams - Indiana
Optometrist for VA Disability Evaluations - Indiana
Indiana
$1300 – $1400 per day
Full Time Ophthalmologist VA Exams - Indiana
Ophthalmologist for VA Disability Evaluations - Indiana
Indiana
$1300 – $1400 per day
Behavioral Health Examiner | Beckley, West Virginia
Behavioral Health Examiner | Beckley, West Virginia
West Virginia
$600 – $650 per day
Behavioral Health Examiner | Charleston, West Virginia
Behavioral Health Examiner | Charleston, West Virginia
West Virginia
$600 – $650 per day
Behavioral Health Examiner | Spokane, Washington
Behavioral Health Examiner | Spokane, Washington
Washington
$600 – $650 per day
Nurse Practitioner – VA Disability Exams | Westminster CO
Full-time weekday NP role performing structured VA disability exams in Westminster.
Colorado
$500 – $550 per day
Beckley VA Psychology Evaluations
Hybrid VA psychological evaluations in Beckley, WV, with a steady weekday schedule.
West Virginia
$600 – $650 per day
Audiologist - VA Disability Exams - Hazard, Kentucky
Audiologist - VA Disability Exams - Hazard, Kentucky
Kentucky
$1300 – $1400 per day
Audiologist - VA Disability Exams - Petoskey, Michigan
Audiologist - VA Disability Exams - Petoskey, Michigan
Michigan
$1300 – $1400 per day
Audiologist - VA Disability Exams - Pensacola, Florida
Audiologist - VA Disability Exams - Pensacola, Florida
Florida
$1300 – $1400 per day
Audiologist - VA Disability Exams - Rock Island, Illinois
Audiologist - VA Disability Exams - Rock Island, Illinois
Illinois
$1300 – $1400 per day
Audiologist - VA Disability Exams - Manistee, Michigan
Audiologist - VA Disability Exams - Manistee, Michigan
Michigan
$1300 – $1400 per day
Audiologist - VA Disability Exams - Louisville, MS
Audiologist - VA Disability Exams - Louisville, MS
Mississippi
$1300 – $1400 per day
Audiologist - VA Disability Exams - Chichester, New Hampshire
Audiologist - VA Disability Exams - Chichester, New Hampshire
New Hampshire
$1300 – $1400 per day
Audiologist - VA Disability Exams - Ashland, Kentucky
Audiologist - VA Disability Exams - Ashland, Kentucky
Kentucky
$1300 – $1400 per day
General Medicine - Veterans Disability Examiner - Michigan
General Medicine - Veterans Disability Examiner - Michigan
Michigan
$1300 – $1400 per day
General Medicine - Veterans Disability Examiner - Michigan
General Medicine - Veterans Disability Examiner - Michigan
Michigan
$1300 – $1400 per day
General Medicine - Veterans Disability Examiner - Missouri
General Medicine - Veterans Disability Examiner - Missouri
Missouri
$1300 – $1400 per day
NP/PA General Medicine - Veterans Disability Examiner - Missouri
NP/PA General Medicine - Veterans Disability Examiner - Missouri
Missouri
$1300 – $1400 per day
General Medicine - Veterans Disability Examiner - New York
General Medicine - Veterans Disability Examiner - New York
New York
$1300 – $1400 per day
NP/PA General Medicine - Veterans Disability Examiner - New York
NP/PA General Medicine - Veterans Disability Examiner - New York
New York
$1300 – $1400 per day
Dentist - VA Disability Evaluations - Oxford, Mississippi
Dentist- VA Disability Evaluations - Oxford, Mississippi
Mississippi
$1300 – $1400 per day
Dentist - VA Disability Evaluations - Little Rock, Arkansas
Dentist- VA Disability Evaluations - Little Rock, Arkansas
Arkansas
$1300 – $1400 per day
Dentist - VA Disability Evaluations - Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Dentist- VA Disability Evaluations - Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Mississippi
$1300 – $1400 per day
NP/PA General Medicine - Veterans Disability Examiner - Colby, Kansas
NP/PA General Medicine - Veterans Disability Examiner - Colby, Kansas
Kansas
$1300 – $1400 per day
TBI Evaluator | Veterans Disability Evaluations | Watertown, New York
TBI Evaluator | Veterans Disability Evaluations | Watertown, New York
New York
$1300 – $1400 per day
TBI Evaluator | Veterans Disability Evaluations | Fayetteville, North Carolina
TBI Evaluator | Veterans Disability Evaluations | Fayetteville, North Carolina
North Carolina
$1300 – $1400 per day
Nurse Practitioner/Physicians Assistant | Veterans Exams | Roseburg, OR
Part-time weekday assessments for Veterans in an outpatient clinic setting.
Oregon
$450 – $500 per day
Internal Medicine Physician | Naval Medical Center San Diego | Full-Time
Internal Medicine Physician. Mon-Fri schedule. No call, weekends, or holidays.
California
$150 – $180 per hour
Audiologist in Monroe, Louisiana
Veterans benefits audiology assignments with a flexible two-day schedule in Monroe, Louisiana.
Louisiana
$500 – $550 per day
Audiologist – New York | High-Earning Dispensing Role
Weekday audiology role with multi-site rotation and strong clinical support.
New York
$48.08 – $38.46 per hour
TBI Provider – Medford, Oregon Part-Time
One day per week TBI evaluations for Veterans in Medford.
Oregon
$1600 – $1700 per day
TBI Provider – Richland/Kennewick, Washington
PRN TBI evaluations 1–2 days per week in southeastern Washington.
Washington
$1500 – $1700 per day
TBI Provider – Bullhead City, Arizona
Part-time TBI evaluations 1–2 days per week in Bullhead City.
Arizona
$1500 – $1700 per day
TBI Provider – Orange Park, Florida
Weekend TBI evaluations with travel opportunities in Orange Park, Florida.
Florida
$1500 – $1700 per day
Audiologist – VA Disability Exams Watertown NY
Part-time VA exam role, 3 days/week, no treatment duties
New York
$450 – $500 per day
Behavioral Health Examiner – Dothan, Alabama
Part-time psychologist opportunity in Dothan with a flexible 3-day weekday schedule.
Alabama
$550 – $600 per day
Nurse Practitioner – VA Exams – North Platte, NE
One-day weekly VA exams, low volume, no call or weekends.
Nebraska
$450 – $500 per day
How it works
Tell us what you’re looking for
Share your specialty, preferred schedule, locations, and the type of environment you want to work in. You’ll be matched with a recruiter who learns your goals and supports you throughout the process.
You review and choose
the role you want
If we find an opportunity that matches your skills and interests, you will receive full details on the schedule, scope, compensation, environment, and requirements. We share roles that fit your goals with no pressure and no surprises.
We match you with the right opportunities
Your recruiter searches our vetted network of facilities to find roles that match your experience and preferences. Every opportunity is pre-screened for fit, expectations, and credentialing requirements before it reaches you.
Credentialing and onboarding
Once you select a role, we guide you through credentialing, licensing updates, and onboarding. We handle the admin and paperwork so you can focus on patient care.
How it works
Tell us what you’re looking for
Share your specialty, preferred schedule, locations, and the type of environment you want to work in. You’ll be matched with a recruiter who learns your goals and supports you throughout the process.
You review and choose
the role you want
If we find an opportunity that matches your skills and interests, you will receive full details on the schedule, scope, compensation, environment, and requirements. We share roles that fit your goals with no pressure and no surprises.
We match you with the right opportunities
Your recruiter searches our vetted network of facilities to find roles that match your experience and preferences. Every opportunity is pre-screened for fit, expectations, and credentialing requirements before it reaches you.
Credentialing and onboarding
Once you select a role, we guide you through credentialing, licensing updates, and onboarding. We handle the admin and paperwork so you can focus on patient care.
Looking for your next clinical opportunity?
Whether you want flexible shifts, long-term stability, or a role that better fits your lifestyle, Frontera helps you find opportunities aligned with your goals, with clear communication and support at every step.
Honest recruiting.
No pressure to take roles you don’t want.
Support through every assignment.
5.0/5
March 7, 2024
"I worked for a competitor of Frontera for several years and found them largely indifferent to clinicians’ needs. Frontera is different. They listen, respond quickly, and work to find solutions that benefit everyone involved."
5.0/5
August 13, 2025
"The work environment is supportive, and I value the high level of autonomy I have in the clinic. Management is always available when needed yet trusts us to do our jobs without micromanaging."
5.0/5
August 11, 2025
“I've worked with Frontera for 9 years now. I travel a lot with this company, which I enjoy. The hours are flexible, and I have found management to be supportive, fair, and trustworthy. I know they are always in my corner."
5.0/5
March 7, 2025
"Frontera works well with medical providers and are consistent with communications and scheduling. I have worked for Frontera for several years now and I have had consistent dependable work with good benefits."
5.0/5
August 5, 2025
"I have worked with Frontera for the last three years. They have been very helpful in supporting me and advocating on my behalf…very accessible and a company I would recommend."
5.0/5
January 17, 2026
"I appreciated that my recruiter at Frontera recognized that I cared about the veterans that I worked with…he was a good liaison that supported me. An agency with recruiters that develops good relationships with their employees is essential. I feel like Frontera has solid ethics toward their contractors, and I would definitely work for them again."
FAQs about family medicine physician career pathways and locum tenens opportunities
What is a locum tenens physician?
A locum tenens physician provides temporary or flexible coverage at healthcare facilities to help maintain patient access during staffing gaps, growth periods, or schedule changes. Assignments vary in duration, location, and care setting depending on facility needs and physician preferences.
Why do healthcare facilities hire locum tenens physicians?
Healthcare organizations use locum tenens physicians to maintain continuity of care, manage patient demand, support new service lines, and address unexpected coverage gaps. Locum tenens staffing helps facilities stay fully operational without long-term commitments.
What types of locum tenens assignments are available for physicians?
Locum tenens assignments may include outpatient clinics, hospitals, urgent care centers, community health centers, and other care settings. Assignment length, schedule, and patient volume vary based on facility needs and physician preferences.
What factors should physicians consider when evaluating locum tenens opportunities?
Physicians typically evaluate assignments based on schedule flexibility, location, care setting, patient volume, assignment length, and compensation structure. Reviewing these factors helps physicians choose opportunities aligned with their professional goals.
How quickly can physicians start a locum tenens assignment?
Start timelines vary depending on specialty, location, and facility needs. Some opportunities move quickly, while others require additional coordination. Early communication and clear preferences often help accelerate the process.
How does Frontera support locum tenens physicians?
Frontera focuses on transparent assignment details, consistent communication, and personalized matching based on physician preferences. This approach helps physicians compare opportunities and transition smoothly between assignments.
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