Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Family Practice - $130 to $140 per hour in New York

LocumJobsOnline is working with Lancesoft Inc to find a qualified Family Practice MD in New York!

Pay Information

$130 to $140 per hour

About The Position

💵 Pay Rate : $140 / hr

🌎 Location : Remote (Must reside in the U.S.)

⏰ Start : ASAP

📅 Schedule : 40 hrs / week + rotating weekends

📆 Duration : 6 months (with potential to hire)

🔍 About the Role

We’re seeking experienced Medical Directors to perform medical necessity reviews, interpret complex inpatient cases, and make expert clinical determinations. You’ll collaborate with external providers by phone, work within structured workflows, and contribute to a high-performing, team-based environment.

🩺 Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive inpatient medical necessity reviews

Ensure alignment with national guidelines, CMS rules & clinical standards

Meet productivity, quality & compliance metrics

Communicate determinations clearly (written & verbal)

Adapt to evolving workflows, systems & UM practices

Work independently after structured training, with strong team support

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Job Requirements

🎓 Required Qualifications

MD / DO degree

5+ years of post-training clinical experience (inpatient / Medicare population preferred)

Active ABMS Board Certification

Active, unrestricted license in at least one U.S. state (willing to obtain additional as needed)

Strong communication & analytical skills

No federal / state sanctions; able to meet credentialing standards

⭐ Preferred Skills

Managed Care / Utilization Management experience

Familiarity with MCG® , InterQual , Medicare Advantage, Medicaid or commercial plans

Background in IM, FM, Geriatrics, Hospitalist, EM, or other inpatient specialties

Tech-savvy, adaptable, and thrives in a fast-paced, structured environment

Interest in teaching, presenting, and contributing to clinical content

🎥 Interview Process

1 Zoom interview with Lead Medical Director

Fast decision turnaround

Benefits

🎁 Benefits

💼 Potential to convert to permanent full-time

🧑‍💻 Fully remote – work from anywhere within the U.S.

💰 Stable 40-hour weekly schedule

🤝 Strong onboarding & structured mentorship

📈 Opportunity to grow in Utilization Management

🧠 Work / life balance with predictable workflows

🔄 Team-based environment with ongoing support

Top Reasons to Choose a Locum Tenens Assignment

• Cultivate meaningful relationships with patients from diverse backgrounds and communities, enriching your clinical experience and cultural competence.
• Embark on exciting adventures and explore new destinations while fulfilling your professional obligations, combining work with leisure and discovery.
• Engage with peers and colleagues in collaborative learning environments, sharing insights, best practices, and innovative approaches to patient care.
• Explore telemedicine or remote healthcare opportunities through locum assignments, leveraging technology to deliver care to patients in underserved or remote areas.
• Prevent professional fatigue by changing environments regularly, avoiding the monotony of routine practice.