Physician Urgent Care - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Urgent Care Physician (MD/DO) Position Summary \n

The Urgent Care Physician provides timely, high-quality medical care for patients presenting with acute illnesses and minor injuries in an urgent care setting. This role focuses on rapid evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of non-life-threatening conditions, emphasizing patient-centered care, efficiency, and appropriate care coordination.

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  Evaluate and treat patients with acute medical conditions and minor injuries

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  Manage common urgent care presentations such as respiratory infections, gastrointestinal illnesses, musculoskeletal injuries, lacerations, burns, and minor trauma

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  Perform procedures consistent with training and privileges, including suturing, splinting, incision and drainage, and wound care

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  Order and interpret diagnostic tests including laboratory studies, X-rays, and point-of-care testing

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  Prescribe medications and provide treatment plans appropriate to urgent care settings

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  Provide patient education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up care

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  Identify patients requiring higher levels of care and coordinate transfers to emergency departments or specialty services

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  Document patient encounters accurately and in a timely manner

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  Collaborate with nursing staff, advanced practice providers, and support staff

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  Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and patient satisfaction initiatives

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  Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

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  Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school

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  Completion of an accredited residency program in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine

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  Board-eligible or board-certified in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine

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  Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure

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  DEA registration or eligibility

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  Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills

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  Ability to manage a wide range of acute conditions efficiently

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  Proficiency in office-based and minor surgical procedures

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  Excellent communication and patient education abilities

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  Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, high-volume environments

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  Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care

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  Urgent care centers with extended hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

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  Shift-based scheduling

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  Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the clinical environment

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  Manual dexterity for procedures and examinations

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  Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and communication

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