Affinity Walk-In Clinic - Physician

Physician Position

The Physician is responsible for providing comprehensive medical care to patients in a fast-paced urgent care and walk-in clinic setting. The Physician will evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage patients presenting with acute illnesses, minor injuries, and non-emergent medical conditions while coordinating care with primary care physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals as needed. The Physician will focus on delivering high-quality, efficient, and patient-centered outpatient care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care to patients presenting to the walk-in clinic.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute illnesses, minor injuries, and common medical conditions.
• Perform office-based and urgent care procedures within scope of practice, including wound care, laceration repair, splinting, incision and drainage, and foreign body removal.
• Assess patient conditions and determine appropriate levels of care, including referral to emergency departments, specialists, or primary care providers when necessary.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as clinically indicated.
• Provide patient education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, preventive care, and follow-up recommendations.
• Accurately document patient encounters, treatment plans, procedures, and clinical outcomes in the electronic health record.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, medical staff activities, and continuing medical education programs to maintain and enhance clinical knowledge and skills.
• Comply with all applicable clinic policies, accreditation standards, and federal and state regulations.

Job Location

Affinity Health - After Hours Walk-In Clinic in Monroe, LA

920 Oliver Road Monroe, LA 71201

Department

Monroe

Class

Full-Time

Basic Skills Required

• Strong clinical skills in the diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses, injuries, and common medical conditions. • Ability to effectively coordinate care among multidisciplinary healthcare teams. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to interpret diagnostic studies and develop evidence-based treatment plans. • Experience performing common urgent care and office-based procedures. • Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced clinical environment. • Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate, and patient-centered care. • Proficiency in electronic health record systems and clinical documentation.

Specific Skills Required

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine. • Possess or be eligible to obtain an unrestricted Louisiana medical license. • Current DEA registration and authority to prescribe controlled substances. • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.

Hiring Requirements

• Drug Testing
• Background Checks
• Baton Rouge Clinic Credit Check

Education Required

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree or foreign equivalent; or • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree or foreign equivalent.

Unit of Pay

Hourly

Shift

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (schedule may vary as needed)

Additional Benefits

• Medical Insurance (Company pays 100% of employee only rate.)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 20% discount for selected services rendered at the Clinic