Locum Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Opportunity | Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York

Job description

TinkBird Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Physician (MD/DO), Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant for an immediate locum tenens/temporary coverage opportunity at a community-focused primary care and walk-in clinic in Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York. The practice provides accessible, high-quality primary care to a diverse community, with a combination of scheduled and same-day walk-in visits.

Job Type: Locum Tenens / Temporary Coverage
Specialty: Family Medicine / Internal Medicine / Primary Care
Location: Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York

Coverage Details
Initial coverage needed for September and October 2026
Target start date: September 1, 2026
Potential PRN continuation depending on permanent hiring needs
Coverage primarily needed Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
Provider does not necessarily need to work all three days; scheduling can be based on provider availability and practice needs
Hours: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Up to 10-hour shifts

Practice hours:
Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM–7:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Practice Environment
Outpatient primary care and walk-in clinic
Diverse community patient population
Approximately 28–36 patients per day
Approximately 60% scheduled / 40% walk-in
Patients of all ages
Independent clinical practice with collaborative support
Two Medical Assistants onsite
Student Medical Assistant support typically available
Supervising physician available by phone for NP/PA providers
EMR: MDLand (iClinic)

Clinical Focus
The provider will see a mix of scheduled primary care and same-day walk-in patients, with clinical responsibilities including:

Annual wellness visits
Preventive health screenings and physical examinations
Acute illness evaluation and treatment
In-house rapid testing
EKGs
Blood draws and in-house blood work
Suturing
Wound care
Incision and drainage procedures

The practice has a stronger emphasis on in-house rapid testing, EKGs, and blood work, with less frequent volume of suturing, wound care, and incision and drainage procedures.

Clinical Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive Annual Wellness Visits
Perform preventive health screenings according to current clinical guidelines
Perform routine physical examinations
Diagnose and manage acute illnesses
Evaluate and treat same-day/walk-in patients in a fast-paced outpatient setting
Provide chronic disease management
Coordinate patient care and referrals
Perform appropriate in-office procedures, including suturing, wound care, and incision and drainage
Perform EKGs and blood draws
Utilize in-house rapid testing and laboratory services
Manage controlled-substance prescribing when clinically appropriate
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Maintain appropriate coding and billing practices
Collaborate with clinical support staff to optimize patient care and workflow

Candidate Requirements
MD, DO, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant
Board Certification required
Family Medicine or Internal Medicine certification for physicians and applicable APP certifications
Active, unrestricted New York State license
Active New York DEA
Current BLS certification
No pending malpractice matters
Outpatient primary care experience preferred
2–5 years of experience preferred
Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
Comfortable working independently in a busy primary care/walk-in environment
Strong EMR and clinical documentation skills
Comfortable performing basic office-based procedures preferred

Long-Term Opportunity
A permanent opportunity may also be available for providers interested in transitioning from locum coverage to a long-term role.

The permanent opportunity offers:

Full-time employment
Competitive compensation
Performance-based bonuses
Paid time off
CME allowance
Health insurance
Malpractice insurance
Leadership opportunities
Staff mentoring and clinical leadership responsibilities
Direct collaboration with practice ownership