Urgent Care Physician

Job Description

Job Description

1. Patient Care:
   
   
   • Provide urgent medical care for a wide range of conditions, including injuries, illnesses, and minor medical emergencies (e.g., fractures, sprains, infections, and asthma).
   • Perform thorough physical examinations, review medical histories, and order diagnostic tests (labs, x-rays, etc.).
   • Diagnose and treat minor acute conditions, including colds, flu, infections, and allergic reactions.
   • Administer treatments such as suturing, splinting, wound care, and medication prescriptions.
   • Provide follow-up care and instructions for discharged patients.
   • Ensure proper documentation of patient care in electronic health records (EHR) systems.
2. Collaboration:
   
   
   • Work closely with nursing and administrative staff to ensure smooth patient flow and timely care delivery.
   • Collaborate with specialists for more complex cases and refer patients to emergency services if needed.
3. Clinical Procedures:
   
   
   • Perform minor surgical procedures (e.g., laceration repair, abscess drainage, and removal of foreign bodies).
   • Administer vaccines, immunizations, and routine screenings.
   • Manage patients with urgent yet non-life-threatening medical conditions (e.g., allergic reactions, dehydration, and mild trauma).
4. Patient Education:
   
   
   • Educate patients on preventive care, medication adherence, and lifestyle changes.
   • Counsel patients on managing chronic conditions that may require follow-up care.
5. Emergency Preparedness:
   
   
   • Recognize when conditions require emergency medical intervention or transfer to the hospital.
   • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emergency medical procedures and treatments.
6. Quality Control & Compliance:
   
   
   • Adhere to healthcare policies and legal regulations to ensure quality care.
   • Maintain compliance with HIPAA and other patient confidentiality standards.
   • Participate in ongoing medical education to stay updated on best practices in urgent care.

Qualifications:

• Education: Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school.
• License: Board-certified or board-eligible in Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or a related specialty; valid state medical license.
• Experience: Previous experience in urgent care or emergency medicine is preferred.
• Skills:
  • Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making abilities.
  • Ability to perform minor surgical procedures and manage acute care cases.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with patients and a multidisciplinary team.
  • Knowledge of EHR systems for accurate documentation and record-keeping.

Working Conditions:

• Flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Fast-paced environment with a wide variety of patient cases.
• May be required to handle high patient volumes during peak times

We are seeking full-time as well as part-time candidates.