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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.
Popular jobs
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 – Arkansas Weekday Clinic
In-person VA disability exams Tuesday through Thursday in southern Arkansas.
Arkansas
$465 – $515 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
General Medical Examiner – Texas VBA Examinations
Compensation & pension exam work with Veterans Affairs contract
Texas
$475 – $500 per day
Nurse Practitioner – Arizona Full-Time
Full-time weekday VA disability evaluations in central Arizona.
Arizona
$450 – $550 per day
Behavioral Health Examiner – Arkansas
Two weekday VA disability evaluation days in eastern Arkansas.
Arkansas
$530 – $590 per day
Behavioral Health Examiner – Minnesota Hybrid
Hybrid VA disability evaluations with telehealth and in-person coverage in Minnesota.
Minnesota
$530 – $590 per day
Behavioral Health Examiner – Florida
Full-time VA disability evaluations with weekday and weekend coverage in Central Florida.
Florida
$530 – $590 per day
Behavioral Health Examiner – Texas Flexible Schedule
Behavioral Health Examiner – Texas Flexible Schedule
Texas
$530 – $590 per day
Primary Care Psychologist – Mississippi
Full-time in-person behavioral health integrated into primary care on the Gulf Coast.
Mississippi
$550 – $600 per day
Behavioral Health Examiner – Alabama
Part-time VA disability evaluations three days weekly in northern Alabama.
Alabama
$530 – $590 per day
Audiologist – Louisiana Flexible Weekday Coverage
Weekday VA exam coverage with flexible monthly scheduling in western Louisiana.
Louisiana
$470 – $512 per day
Behavioral Health Examiner – Georgia Hybrid
Flexible VA disability evaluations with limited in-person requirement in eastern Georgia.
Georgia
$530 – $590 per day
Behavioral Health Examiner – California
Part-time VA disability evaluations with flexible weekly scheduling in Northern California.
California
$600 – $660 per day
Behavioral Health Examiner – Maine
PRN Monday-only VA disability evaluations in northern Maine.
Maine
$530 – $590 per day
Audiologist – New Mexico Full-Time Role
Full-time weekday VA exam clinic coverage in southern New Mexico.
New Mexico
$512 – $470 per day
TBI Examiner – 1 Day Per Month – California
PRN VA disability exams in a Northern California clinic setting.
California
$1200 – $1500 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 – Georgia Flexible Schedule
In-person VA exams with flexible weekday scheduling in South Georgia.
Georgia
$470 – $512 per day
Traumatic Brain Injury Examiner – Arkansas
PRN VA disability exams in a central Arkansas clinic setting.
Arkansas
$1200 – $1500 per day
Audiologist – Oregon Weekday Coverage
Weekday VA exam coverage with flexible monthly scheduling in Central Oregon.
Oregon
$470 – $512 per day
Audiologist – California Flexible Clinic Schedule
Weekday VA exam coverage with flexible monthly scheduling in Northern California.
California
$500 – $550 per day
CT or MRI Technologist – Arizona
Full-time weekday imaging role with strong benefits and long-term stability.
Arizona
$39 – $49 per hour
Family Medicine MD/DO
Full-scope outpatient care for all ages in Los Angeles clinics
California
$140 – $145 per hour
Behavioral Health Examiner – California
One-time veteran behavioral health exams; no treatment.
California
$600 – $650 per day
Behavioral Health Examiner – California
One-time veteran behavioral health exams; no treatment.
California
$600 – $650 per day
MRI Technologist or CT Technologist
Full-time imaging role with sign-on, relocation, and full benefits.
Arizona
$39 – $49 Per Hour
Family Medicine MD/DO
Full-scope outpatient care for all ages in Los Angeles clinics
California
$140 – $145 per hour
MRI Technologist or CT Technologist
Full-time imaging role with sign-on, relocation, and full benefits.
Arizona
$39 – $49 Per Hour
Family Medicine MD/DO
Full-scope outpatient care for all ages in Los Angeles clinics
California
$140 – $145 per hour
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Conduct one-time behavioral health disability evaluations for U.S. Veterans
Iowa
$81 – $92 per day
Audiologist
Excellent opportunity for an Audiologist to administer VA Disability Benefits exams
Tennessee
$5 – $10 per hour
PRN MD/DO Orthopedic Injection Clinic
PRN clinic role providing non-surgical orthopedic injections and conservative pain care
Florida
$100 – $120 per hour
Family Medicine Physician
Carnegie, OK Locums Opportunity
Oklahoma
$120 – $140 per hour
Clinical Psychologist
Outpatient mental health exams for veterans
Oregon
$125 – $150 per hour
Dentist needed for immediate opening
VA Disability Examiner – Part-Time | $900/Day | Alexandria, LA
Texas
$57000 – $62500 per day
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Clinic Setting
structured, low-stress role focused on exam support—no ongoing treatment or prescribing
North Carolina
$125 – $150 per hour
Military installation behavioral health provider needed
This is a test of the 45 word short description
Colorado
$375 – $400 per day
Nurse Practitioner – Outpatient Clinic
Clinic-based NP opportunity in Dallas with weekday hours and no nights or weekends
California
$60 – $70 per hour
OB/GYN Physician – Women’s Health
OB/GYN opportunity in Dallas providing full-scope women’s health care in a supportive practice.
California
$150 – $200 per hour
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant needed for established Nashville clinic offering patient-centered care
Tennessee
$60 – $70 per hour
OB/GYN Physician – Women’s Health
OB/GYN opportunity in Dallas providing full-scope women’s health care in a supportive practice.
California
$150 – $200 per hour
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant needed for established Nashville clinic offering patient-centered care
Tennessee
$60 – $70 per hour
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant needed for established Nashville clinic offering patient-centered care
Tennessee
$60 – $70 per hour
PRN MD/DO Orthopedic Injection Clinic
PRN clinic role providing non-surgical orthopedic injections and conservative pain care
Florida
$100 – $120 per hour
Family Medicine Physician
Carnegie, OK Locums Opportunity
Oklahoma
$120 – $140 per hour
Clinical Psychologist
Outpatient mental health exams for veterans
Oregon
$125 – $150 per hour
Dentist needed for immediate opening
VA Disability Examiner – Part-Time | $900/Day | Alexandria, LA
Texas
$57000 – $62500 per day
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Clinic Setting
structured, low-stress role focused on exam support—no ongoing treatment or prescribing
North Carolina
$125 – $150 per hour
Military installation behavioral health provider needed
This is a test of the 45 word short description
Colorado
$375 – $400 per day
Nurse Practitioner – Outpatient Clinic
Clinic-based NP opportunity in Dallas with weekday hours and no nights or weekends
California
$60 – $70 per hour
OB/GYN Physician – Women’s Health
OB/GYN opportunity in Dallas providing full-scope women’s health care in a supportive practice.
California
$150 – $200 per hour
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant needed for established Nashville clinic offering patient-centered care
Tennessee
$60 – $70 per hour
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant needed for established Nashville clinic offering patient-centered care
Tennessee
$60 – $70 per hour
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant needed for established Nashville clinic offering patient-centered care
Tennessee
$60 – $70 per hour
PRN MD/DO Orthopedic Injection Clinic
PRN clinic role providing non-surgical orthopedic injections and conservative pain care
Florida
$100 – $120 per hour
Nurse Practitioner – Outpatient Clinic
Clinic-based NP opportunity in Dallas with weekday hours and no nights or weekends
California
$60 – $70
OB/GYN Physician – Women’s Health
OB/GYN opportunity in Dallas providing full-scope women’s health care in a supportive practice.
California
$150 – $200 per hour
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant needed for established Nashville clinic offering patient-centered care
Tennessee
$60 – $70
Family Medicine Physician
Carnegie, OK Locums Opportunity
Oklahoma
$120 – $140 per hour
Clinical Psychologist
Outpatient mental health exams for veterans
Oregon
$125 – $150 per hour
Dentist needed for immediate opening
VA Disability Examiner – Part-Time | $900/Day | Alexandria, LA
Texas
$570 – $625 per hour
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
This is the 40-45 character description
North Carolina
$125 – $150 per hour
Military installation behavioral health provider needed
This is a test of the 45 word short description
Colorado
$375 – $400 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
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
Q1: What types of facilities typically hire family medicine physicians today?
A1: Family medicine physicians are in high demand across outpatient clinics, primary care networks, urgent care centers, hospitalist programs, and government health systems. Many facilities also hire locum tenens physicians to fill gaps during expansion, staffing shortages, or seasonal fluctuations in patient volume. Frontera tracks openings across all major facility types to help physicians compare work settings and find roles that match their clinical interests.
Q2: How can a family medicine physician evaluate whether a locum tenens role is a good fit?
A2: Reviewing scope of practice, patient volume, charting expectations, and schedule structure helps determine whether an assignment aligns with your preferences. Locum tenens physicians often prioritize transparent details on work–life balance, facility onboarding, available support staff, and credentialing timelines. Frontera provides clear upfront information so physicians can make confident decisions before applying.
Q3: What factors influence compensation for family medicine physician roles?
A3: Compensation varies based on facility type, location, shift structure, and demanding trends.
Q4: How long does credentialing typically take for family medicine physicians starting a new assignment?
A4: Credentialing can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks depending on state requirements, facility processes, and whether the assignment is temporary or long-term. Locum tenens physicians who frequently change facilities may experience faster timelines when licensing documents are kept current. Frontera’s credentialing specialists work directly with facilities to streamline the process.
Q5: How do state licensing rules impact where family medicine physicians can accept new roles?
A5: Each state has unique medical licensure laws, and some participate in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, allowing faster approval for qualified physicians. For locum tenens physicians, compact eligibility can significantly expand available opportunities. Frontera regularly helps candidates identify states with faster licensing pathways that match their career goals.
Q6: What current trends are shaping opportunities for family medicine physicians?
A6: Growing patient demand, urgent care expansion, telemedicine adoption, and workforce shortages continue to increase the need for skilled family medicine physicians across the country. Facilities nationwide are evolving to attract top talent by offering greater scheduling flexibility, hybrid care models, and competitive packages for locum tenens physician roles. Frontera closely tracks these shifts to help physicians stay ahead of changing market demands.
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