About this opportunity
People Well Staffing lists this Primary Care Physician – Locum / Contract opportunity in nowata, Oklahoma. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Primary Care Physician – Locum / Contract
Nowata, United States | Posted on 09/03/2026
Primary Care Physician – Locum / Contract
Specialty: Primary Care / Family Medicine / Internal Medicine
Compensation: $115–$124/hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 40 hours per week
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a Primary Care Physician (MD or DO) for a full-time locum/contract opportunity in Nowata, Oklahoma . This physician will provide comprehensive primary and acute care to both adult and pediatric patients in an outpatient setting.
The ideal provider is comfortable working independently, managing a steady patient volume, and treating patients across the lifespan. The position offers a consistent weekday schedule, strong clinical support, and no call, no overtime, and no floating .
Schedule
Monday–Friday
40 hours per week
Shifts scheduled within approximately 7:00 AM–5:30 PM
Potential schedule options include four 10-hour days or five 8-hour days
Lunch break required
No call
No overtime
No floating
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive primary care to adult and pediatric patients
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat routine, chronic, and acute medical conditions
Manage approximately 18–24 scheduled patient appointments per day after orientation
Provide routine and drop-in/acute care
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic testing
Prescribe medications and coordinate specialty referrals as appropriate
Manage patients with chronic healthcare needs
Maintain timely and accurate medical documentation
Collaborate with nursing, case management, and other clinical support staff
Work independently while maintaining high standards of patient care
Qualifications
MD or DO required
Active Oklahoma medical license required — no exceptions
Must be comfortable providing care to patients of all ages
Family Medicine or Internal Medicine training preferred; relevant Emergency Medicine training/experience may also be considered
Appropriate board certification, board eligibility, active participation in the certification process, or successful completion of an applicable ACGME- or AOA-accredited postgraduate training program
BLS, ACLS, and PALS required
Ability to manage a busy primary care patient population independently
Strong clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills
Tribal health or rural health experience is a plus, but not required
Cerner experience preferred, but not required
Must be flexible and comfortable working independently
Clinical Support
Providers have access to a strong clinical support structure, including nursing staff, clinical assistants, referral management, and case management support for patients with chronic and complex healthcare needs.
Providers also have access to a Digital Clinical Assistant integrated into the EMR to assist with clinical documentation and charting.
Why Consider This Opportunity
Competitive pay: $115–$124/hour
Potential flexibility between four 10-hour or five 8-hour shifts
No call, no overtime, and no floating
Dedicated clinical and nursing support
Treat a diverse patient population across the lifespan
Opportunity to make an impact in an underserved community
Potential for extension and longer‑term opportunities
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Worksite address
nowata, OK, 74048, US
Who can apply
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