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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.
Dentist for Veteran Exams in Beckley, West Virginia
Flexible dental evaluation coverage in Beckley, West Virginia, one day per week or PRN.
$799 – $800 per day
Physician – Veterans Disability Evaluations – Colby, KS
Four days a week conducting medical disability evaluations for Veterans in Colby, KS.
Kansas
$975 – $1150 per day
NP/PA Clinical Coverage | Helena, Montana
Part-time daytime coverage two days each week in Helena, Montana.
Montana
$500 – $600 per day
Behavioral Health Examiner | Fresno, California
Part-time Veteran evaluations with two office days and one telehealth day.
California
$550 – $600 per day
VA Audiologist Exams | Bullhead City, Arizona
Part-time VA audiology evaluations 1–2 days weekly in Bullhead City.
Arizona
$500 – $550 per day
Audiologist VA Evaluations | El Paso, Texas
Full-time weekday hearing evaluations for Veterans in a structured clinic.
Texas
$500 – $550 per day
Veteran Exam Nurse Practitioner | Cheyenne, WY
Part-time, in-person Veteran disability evaluations two to three days weekly.
Wyoming
$450 – $500 per day
Veteran Evaluation Nurse Practitioner | Redding, CA
Flexible weekday VA disability exams at one established Redding site.
California
$550 – $600 per day
Audiologist - VA Disability Exams - Clear Lake, Iowa
Just one day a week supporting Veterans with hearing evaluations. No treatment.
Iowa
$500 – $600 per day
Ophthalmologist - VA Disability Exams - Honolulu, Hawaii
Serve Veterans in Honolulu through vision evaluations, just one day a week. No treatment.
Hawaii
$1600 – $1500 per day
Optometrist - VA Disability Exams - Del Rio, Texas
Support Veterans in Del Rio with vision evaluations, a half day a week. No treatment.
Texas
$390 – $450 per day
TBI - VA Disability Exams - Lake Havasu, Arizona
Flexible VA TBI evaluations a half day a week. No treatment.
Arizona
$675 – $800 per day
VA Nurse Practitioner | Roswell, New Mexico
Full-time weekday Veteran disability exams at one Roswell location.
New Mexico
$475 – $500 per day
Veteran Behavioral Health Evaluator | Montgomery, AL
Two in-person clinic days each week conducting VA disability evaluations.
Alabama
$550 – $600 per day
Audiologist for Veteran Exams | Clarksville, TN
Three to four weekday clinic days conducting Veteran hearing disability evaluations.
Tennessee
$475 – $515 per day
Audiologist VA Disability Exams | Boise, Idaho
Three weekday clinic days completing Veteran hearing evaluations in Boise.
Idaho
$500 – $550 per day
Optometrist Veteran Exams | Columbus, Georgia
Full-time weekday Veteran evaluations with one to five appointments daily.
Georgia
$790 – $800 per day
Veteran Vision Exam Optometrist | Fairfax, VA
Weekday VA disability exams with one to five appointments per day.
Virginia
$790 – $800 per day
Traveling Ophthalmologist for Veteran Evaluations
Nationwide VA disability evaluations with two to four travel weeks monthly.
Wisconsin
$1500 – $1600 per day
Veteran TBI Examiner – Concord, CA
One day a week conducting TBI disability evaluations for Veterans in Concord, CA. No treatment.
California
$1350 – $1600 per day
Optometrist – Fairbanks VA Vision Evaluations
Just a half day a week conducting vision disability evaluations for Veterans in Fairbanks, AK.
Alaska
$390 – $450 per day
Veteran Exam Ophthalmologist – Fairbanks, AK
Just a half day a week conducting vision disability evaluations for Veterans in Fairbanks, AK.
Alaska
$700 – $800 per day
Ophthalmologist – Veteran Vision Exams – Del Rio, TX
Just a half day a week conducting vision disability evaluations for Veterans in Del Rio, TX.
Texas
$390 – $450 per day
Advanced Practice Examiner – Visalia, California
One day a week conducting Veteran disability exams in Visalia, CA. No treatment.
California
$600 – $700 per day
NP/PA – Clear Lake Veteran Exams
One day a week conducting Veteran disability exams in Clear Lake, IA. No treatment.
Iowa
$600 – $700 per day
Honolulu Optometrist for VA Eye Evaluations
One day a week conducting disability exams for Veterans in Honolulu, HI. No treatment.
Hawaii
$775 – $900 per day
General Medical Examiner – Eau Claire, Wisconsin
One day a week conducting Veteran disability exams in Eau Claire, WI.
Wisconsin
$975 – $1150 per day
NP/PA – Eau Claire Veterans Disability Evaluations
One day a week conducting medical disability evaluations for Veterans in Eau Claire, WI.
Wisconsin
$600 – $700 per day
Veteran Exam Audiologist – Tampa, FL
Three days a week conducting hearing disability evaluations for Veterans in Tampa, FL.
Florida
$500 – $600 per day
Nurse Practitioner / PA – Topeka, Kansas
Three days a week conducting Veteran disability exams in Topeka, KS. No treatment.
Kansas
$600 – $700 per day
General Medical Examiner – Topeka VA Disability Evaluations
Three days a week conducting Veteran disability exams in Topeka, KS.
Kansas
$975 – $1150 per day
Family Medicine NP/PA | Central Valley, CA
Full-time four-day locum coverage in a high-volume community clinic.
California
$90 – $110 per hour
VA Disability Nurse Practitioner – Hammond, Louisiana
Three-day weekday schedule providing structured Veteran disability assessments in a clinic.
Louisiana
$525 – $550 per day
Full Time Optometrist VA Exams - Texas
Optometrist for VA Disability Evaluations - Texas
Texas
$775 – $900 per day
TBI Examiner - VA Disability Exams - Huntsville, Alabama
Focused Veteran TBI exams in Huntsville, a single day each week. No treatment.
Alabama
$1350 – $1600 per day
TBI Examiner - VA Disability Exams - Peoria, Illinois
Support Veterans in Peoria with TBI evaluations, five days a week. No treatment.
Illinois
$1350 – $1600 per day
TBI Examiner - VA Disability Exams - Pikeville, Kentucky
Focused Veteran TBI exams in Pikeville, a half day a week. No treatment.
Kentucky
$675 – $800 per day
TBI Examiner - VA Disability Exams - McAlester, Oklahoma
Veteran brain injury evaluations a half day a week in McAlester. No treatment.
Oklahoma
$675 – $800 per day
TBI Examiner - VA Disability Exams - Medford, Oregon
Support Veterans in Medford with brain injury evaluations, just one day a week. No treatment.
Oregon
$1350 – $1600 per day
TBI Examiner - VA Disability Exams - Knoxville, Tennessee
VA disability exams in Knoxville, one day a week. No treatment.
Tennessee
$1350 – $1600 per day
TBI Examiner - VA Disability Exams - Amarillo, Texas
Veteran TBI exams a half day a week in Amarillo. No treatment.
Texas
$675 – $800 per day
Behavioral Health Examiner – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Part-time veteran disability assessments in Myrtle Beach with a flexible weekday schedule.
South Carolina
$340 – $400 per day
Neurologist for VA Exams in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Neurology assessment role in Altoona with flexible weekday scheduling and VA exam support.
Pennsylvania
$1350 – $1600 per day
NP or PA – Veteran Disability Exams | Durango, CO
Four-day weekday schedule conducting in-person Veteran disability evaluations.
Colorado
$500 – $545 per day
Veteran TBI Examiner – Fayetteville Veteran Brain Injury Exams
One day a week conducting TBI disability evaluations for Veterans in Fayetteville, NC.
North Carolina
$1350 – $1600 per day
TBI Examiner – Johnson City, Tennessee
Two days a week conducting TBI disability evaluations for Veterans in Johnson City, TN.
Tennessee
$1350 – $1600 per day
VA Physician Examiner – Glendive, FL
Just a half day a week conducting medical disability evaluations for Veterans in Glendive, FL.
Florida
$490 – $575 per day
NP/PA – VA Disability Exams – Glendive, MT
Just a half day a week conducting Veteran disability exams in Glendive, MT. No treatment.
Montana
$300 – $350 per day
Myrtle Beach Psychiatrist – Veteran Psychiatric Evaluations
Just a half day a week for psychiatric disability evaluations for Veterans in Myrtle Beach, SC.
South Carolina
$515 – $600 per day
Eureka Physician for VA Disability Evaluations
One day a week conducting Veteran disability exams in Eureka, CA.
California
$975 – $1150 per day
Part-Time Psychiatrist – Bangor, Maine
One-day weekly schedule conducting structured Veteran disability evaluations.
Maine
$1025 – $1200 per day
Part-Time Psychiatrist – Cheboygan, Michigan
One day per week conducting Veteran disability evaluations in provided clinic space.
Michigan
$1025 – $1200 per day
Family or Internal Medicine Physician – Abilene, Texas
One day a week conducting medical disability evaluations for Veterans in Abilene, TX.
Texas
$975 – $1150 per day
Abilene NP/ PA – Veteran Exams
One day a week conducting Veteran disability exams in Abilene, TX. No treatment.
Texas
$600 – $700 per day
Part-Time Psychiatrist – Champaign, Illinois
Two-day weekly schedule conducting structured Veteran disability evaluations.
Illinois
$1025 – $1200 per day
VA Disability Audiologist – Lincoln, NE
2–3 days a week conducting audiology disability exams for Veterans in Lincoln, NE. No treatment.
Nebraska
$500 – $600 per day
Consulting Psychiatrist – Beckley, West Virginia
Full-time weekdays conducting psychiatric disability evaluations for Veterans in Beckley, WV.
West Virginia
$1025 – $1200 per day
Veteran Evaluation Nurse Practitioner – Bedford, VA
Full-time weekday assessments with 3–5 Veterans daily and no ongoing care.
Virginia
$500 – $550 per day
Behavioral Health Evaluator – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Weekday VA disability exams for Veterans in Albuquerque, NM
New Mexico
$600 – $650 per day
Audiology Disability Evaluations – Bakersfield, California
Part-time weekday VA audiology disability exams for Veterans in Bakersfield, CA.
California
$600 – $650 per day
Nurse Practitioner VA Exams – Monterey, California
Two 10-hour shifts weekly providing Veteran disability evaluations in a clinic setting.
California
$700 – $750 per day
VA Disability Audiologist – Dothan, Alabama
Part-time clinic-based hearing evaluations for Veterans with a consistent weekday schedule.
Alabama
$500 – $525 per day
Clinical Medical Assistant – Anchorage, Alaska
Full-time clinic role supporting Veteran disability evaluations with comprehensive benefits.
Alaska
$28 – $30 per hour
Clinical Psychologist - Florida Panhandle
Weekday outpatient treatment with no call, weekend, or holiday shifts.
Florida
$85 – $95 per hour
Clinical Psychologist | Millington, Tennessee
Full-time weekday behavioral health care with no call, weekends, or holidays.
Tennessee
$85 – $95 per hour
Travel Audiologist for Mobile Veteran Assessments
Mobile assignment with at least two weeks of travel availability each month.
Wisconsin
$450 – $500 per day
Oakland Veteran Disability Evaluations – NP
Two weekday clinic days with 3–5 structured Veteran assessments daily.
California
$550 – $600 per day
Licensed Psychologist for Veteran Exams in Lincoln, NE
In-person veteran disability exams, 3 days weekly, no weekends or call.
Nebraska
$600 – $650 per day
Westminster, CO Veterans Disability NP Role
Monday–Friday, on-site disability exams for Veterans in Westminster, CO.
Colorado
$500 – $550 per day
Audiologist for VA Exams – Grand Junction, CO
One-day weekly audiology schedule performing Veteran disability evaluations.
Colorado
$500 – $600 per day
Memphis, TN Audiologist – Veteran Evaluations
Two-day weekly audiology schedule completing Veteran disability evaluations in Memphis.
Tennessee
$500 – $600 per day
Sacramento, CA TBI Evaluator – VA Evaluations
Two-day weekly schedule completing structured TBI evaluations for Veterans in Sacramento.
California
$1350 – $1600 per day
Psychiatrist for VA Evaluations – Midland, TX
Flexible PRN psychiatric evaluations for Veterans in Midland, Texas.
Texas
$515 – $600 per day
Midland, TX Psychologist – VA Evaluations
Flexible PRN psychological evaluations for Veterans in Midland, Texas.
Texas
$340 – $400 per day
Medical Administrative Assistant | Tacoma, WA
Full-time weekday administrative support for a Veteran-focused clinic in Tacoma.
Washington
$200 – $230 per day
Audiology Disability Examiner – Fresno, California
Part-time, one-day-per-week audiology disability exams for Veterans in Fresno, CA.
California
$500 – $600 per day
Western Colorado NP/PA – Veteran Evaluations
Two-day weekly schedule conducting Veteran disability exams in Western Colorado.
Colorado
$450 – $500 per day
Fayetteville, NC Psychologist – Veteran Exams
VA disability exams in Fayetteville, three days a week. No treatment.
North Carolina
$675 – $800 per day
Dentist – Killeen, TX – VA Disability Exams
Support Veterans in Killeen with dental exams, two days a week. No treatment.
Texas
$775 – $900 per day
Physician – Tallahassee, FL – VA Evaluations
One day a week of Veteran disability exams in Tallahassee. No treatment.
Florida
$975 – $1150 per day
El Paso, TX Physician – Veteran Evaluations
Support Veterans in El Paso with medical disability evaluations, four days a week. No treatment.
Texas
$975 – $1150 per day
Iowa Nurse Practitioner – Veteran Evaluations
Full-time weekday NP schedule performing Veteran evaluations in Eastern Iowa; no travel required.
Iowa
$450 – $500 per day
Licensed Psychologist for Veteran Evaluations Idaho Falls
Part-time veteran disability assessments in Idaho Falls, Monday through Friday.
Idaho
$600 – $650 per day
Nurse Practitioner - VA Disability Evaluations - Las Cruces, NM
Full-time NP performing VA disability evaluations in Las Cruces. Mon-Thurs and no ongoing treatment.
New Mexico
$450 – $500 per day
Nurse Practitioner VA Exams – Santa Maria, CA
Weekday outpatient Veteran disability assessments with no treatment or prescribing responsibilities.
California
$550 – $600 per day
Audiologist – Garden City, Kansas
One day a week of Veteran hearing exams in Garden City. No treatment.
Kansas
$500 – $600 per day
General Medical Evaluator – Presque Isle, Maine
Serve Veterans in Presque Isle through disability exams, a half day a week. No treatment.
Maine
$490 – $575 per day
General Medical Evaluator – Rock Springs, Wyoming
A single day each week supporting Veterans with disability exams. No treatment.
Wyoming
$975 – $1150 per day
General Medical Evaluator – Presque Isle, Maine
Flexible VA disability exams a half day a week. No treatment.
Maine
$300 – $350 per day
General Medical Evaluator – Rock Springs, Wyoming
Just one day a week supporting Veterans with disability exams. No treatment.
Wyoming
$600 – $700 per day
Behavioral Health Evaluator – Bridgeport, West Virginia
Just two days a week of Veteran psychological assessments in Bridgeport. No treatment.
West Virginia
$675 – $800 per day
Behavioral Health Evaluator – Wilmington, North Carolina
A single day each week supporting Veterans with behavioral health evaluations. No treatment.
North Carolina
$675 – $800 per day
Behavioral Health Evaluator – Las Cruces, New Mexico
Evaluate Veterans a half day a week through focused psychological assessments. No treatment.
New Mexico
$340 – $400 per day
Behavioral Health Evaluator – Farmington, New Mexico
Support Veterans in Farmington with psychological assessments, a half day a week. No treatment.
New Mexico
$340 – $400 per day
Behavioral Health Evaluator – Bridgeport, West Virginia
VA disability exams in Bridgeport, just two days a week. No treatment.
West Virginia
$1025 – $1200 per day
Behavioral Health Evaluator – Wilmington, North Carolina
Support Veterans in Wilmington with psychiatric evaluations, a single day each week. No treatment.
North Carolina
$1025 – $1200 per day
Behavioral Health Evaluator – Las Cruces, New Mexico
Serve Veterans in Las Cruces through psychiatric evaluations, a half day a week. No treatment.
New Mexico
$515 – $600 per day
Behavioral Health Evaluator – Farmington, New Mexico
Focused Veteran psychiatric exams in Farmington, a half day a week. No treatment.
New Mexico
$515 – $600 per day
TBI Evaluator – Cheyenne, Wyoming
Serve Veterans in Cheyenne through TBI evaluations, two days a week. No treatment.
Wyoming
$1350 – $1600 per day
TBI Evaluator – Moultrie, Georgia
Focused Veteran brain injury evaluations in Moultrie, just two days a week. No treatment.
Georgia
$1350 – $1600 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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