Physician / Urgent Care / California / Permanent / Urgent Care Physician Job

Urgent Care Physician (High-Acuity Advanced Urgent Care)Compensation: $300,000 $400,000 annually (based on experience)Job Type: Full-time, in-person; 12-hour shifts (14 shifts per month), NO ON CALL We are seeking a full-time Urgent Care Physician to join a high-acuity, advanced urgent care center offering a clinical environment similar to an emergency departmentwithout 24/7 overnight coverage. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced physician who enjoys procedural work, complex cases, and working within a collaborative, APP-supported team model. This setting is ideal for physicians with Emergency Medicine training or strong ER experience who are seeking a predictable schedule and strong compensation in a well-equipped outpatient environment.Key ResponsibilitiesEvaluate and manage high-acuity urgent care patients across a broad spectrum of conditionsPerform procedures including but not limited to:Advanced wound careParacentesis and thoracentesisCardioversionBiPAP managementInfusions and transfusionsInterpret on-site diagnostics including moderate-complexity lab testing, X-ray, and ultrasoundStabilize and triage patients requiring higher levels of careCollaborate with Advanced Practice Providers in a team-based modelComplete documentation and charting prior to end of shiftDeliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced clinical settingQualificationsMD or DO from an accredited medical schoolCompletion of an accredited residency program (Emergency Medicine strongly preferred; Family Medicine or Internal Medicine with ER experience considered)Board Eligible or Board CertifiedActive California medical license (or ability to obtain)Strong procedural skill set and comfort managing higher-acuity patientsER experience strongly preferred; not ideal for new graduatesBenefitsCompetitive annual compensation ($300K$400K depending on experience)Full benefits package including medical, dental, and visionPaid malpractice insuranceCME reimbursementCollaborative, well-supported clinical environmentPredictable shift-based schedule with no overnight coverage