Urgent Care Physician

Job Opportunity in Urgent Care

This opportunity is with a privately owned, well-established urgent care group serving the greater New Haven area. The organization operates six standalone urgent care centers, each located within approximately 35 minutes of one another. Clinics provide full-service urgent care, workers' compensation evaluations, and select primary care services. Providers are supported by experienced medical assistants, on-site X-ray, labs, procedure rooms, and an efficient workflow using the Experity EMR platform. Each facility is designed to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced, walk-in clinical environment.

Position Summary

The group is seeking multiple Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine Physicians to join its urgent care network across six nearby locations. In this role, you will evaluate and treat patients of all ages, perform standard urgent care procedures, and support occupational medicine services. You may work independently at times or alongside another physician or advanced practice provider, depending on the shift and site volume. The organization offers a flexible, rotating schedule consisting of 7 shifts every 2 weeks, including required weekend availability.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Provide urgent care evaluation and management for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
• Perform standard urgent care procedures, including: suturing, splinting, incision & drainage, basic orthopedics
• Conduct workers' compensation physicals and occupational medicine services
• Rotate between six clinic locations within a 35-minute radius
• Work solo or alongside another provider, depending on site and schedule
• Document accurately using Experity EMR
• Deliver efficient, patient-centered care in a high-volume walk-in environment
• Maintain compliant clinical documentation and follow organizational protocols

Schedule Details

• Clinics open 7 days/week 8:00 AM 8:00 PM
• Physician schedule: 7 shifts per 14-day period
• Must be able to work four weekend shifts per month
• Patient volume: 2550 patients per 12-hour shift
• DOT certification required (or willingness to obtain post-hire)

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited MD or DO program
• Completed residency in Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine

Licensure & Certification

• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Physician
• Active Connecticut medical license (or eligibility to obtain)
• DEA license
• DOT certification (or willingness to obtain)

Experience

• Urgent care or emergency medicine experience preferred
• Strong procedural competency required

Skills

• Proficiency in suturing, splinting, I&D
• Ability to manage all age groups
• Excellent clinical judgment in a fast-paced setting
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong communication and patient education skills

Compensation and Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• HSA
• Profit sharing
• 1 week PTO
• 1 week sick leave
• 1 week CME
• Annual CME allowance
• Malpractice coverage provided

Lifestyle Information New Haven, Connecticut

• City of 130,000+ residents
• Coastal community located along the Long Island Sound
• Home to Yale University
• Vibrant cultural district, museums, restaurants, and historic landmarks
• Ability to take the ferry to Long Island for day trips and weekend travel