Urgent Care Physician (MD/DO) Position Summary 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. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Evaluate and treat patients with acute medical conditions and minor injuries • Manage common urgent care presentations such as respiratory infections, gastrointestinal illnesses, musculoskeletal injuries, lacerations, burns, and minor trauma • Perform procedures consistent with training and privileges, including suturing, splinting, incision and drainage, and wound care • Order and interpret diagnostic tests including laboratory studies, X-rays, and point-of-care testing • Prescribe medications and provide treatment plans appropriate to urgent care settings • Provide patient education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up care • Identify patients requiring higher levels of care and coordinate transfers to emergency departments or specialty services • Document patient encounters accurately and in a timely manner • Collaborate with nursing staff, advanced practice providers, and support staff • Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and patient satisfaction initiatives • Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards Qualifications • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school • Completion of an accredited residency program in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine • Board-eligible or board-certified in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine • Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure • DEA registration or eligibility Skills and Competencies • Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills • Ability to manage a wide range of acute conditions efficiently • Proficiency in office-based and minor surgical procedures • Excellent communication and patient education abilities • Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, high-volume environments • Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care Work Environment • Urgent care centers with extended hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays • Shift-based scheduling Physical Requirements • Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the clinical environment • Manual dexterity for procedures and examinations • Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and communication