Locum Tenens Rheumatologist - Dec Start - Coastal CA

An exciting opportunity is available for a Board-Certified Rheumatologist to provide locum coverage in beautiful Santa Barbara, CA. This role supports a brand-new outpatient rheumatology clinic set to open in November 2025, and includes occasional inpatient rounding/consults.

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🔍 Position Details

Practice Setting: Outpatient clinic + inpatient rounding as needed

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Workload:

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Clinic: Estimated 4–8 adult patients per day (volume may increase over time)

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Inpatient: Rounding/consults vary based on hospital need

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Support Staff: Medical Assistants & Front Desk Admin

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Solo Coverage: Yes

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EMR: EPIC

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Skills Required: Must perform joint injections

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✅ Requirements

Board Certification: Internal Medicine & Rheumatology (required)

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Experience: Minimum 2 years post-fellowship

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Fellowship: Rheumatology (completed)

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Licensure: Active & unrestricted California medical license (required)

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Certifications: BLS & ACLS (required)

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DEA: Required and in good standing

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Credentialing Timeframe: 60–90 days

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Interested in more info?

Contact me —

Kristin McKnight

Aya Locums

📞 858-750-1909

📧 Kristin.McKnight@ayalocums.com

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About Aya Locums

Aya Locums is a leading healthcare staffing provider and locum tenens company matching physicians and advanced practitioners with top facilities across the country. Working as a locum tenens provider should be simple and hassle free. That’s why you can trust us to provide you with an exceptional experience throughout your entire assignment, so you can focus on what you do best… saving lives.