Urgent Care Physician (High-Acuity Advanced Urgent Care)

Compensation: $300,000 – $400,000 annually (based on experience)

Job Type: Full-time, in-person; 12-hour shifts (14 shifts per month), NO ON CALL!!!

We are seeking a full-time Urgent Care Physician to join a high-acuity, advanced urgent care center offering a clinical environment similar to an emergency department—without 24/7 overnight coverage. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced physician who enjoys procedural work, complex cases, and working within a collaborative, APP-supported team model. This setting is ideal for physicians with Emergency Medicine training or strong ER experience who are seeking a predictable schedule and strong compensation in a well-equipped outpatient environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage high-acuity urgent care patients across a broad spectrum of conditions
• Perform procedures including but not limited to:
• Advanced wound care
• Paracentesis and thoracentesis
• Cardioversion
• BiPAP management
• Infusions and transfusions
• Interpret on-site diagnostics including moderate-complexity lab testing, X-ray, and ultrasound
• Stabilize and triage patients requiring higher levels of care
• Collaborate with Advanced Practice Providers in a team-based model
• Complete documentation and charting prior to end of shift
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced clinical setting

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited residency program (Emergency Medicine strongly preferred; Family Medicine or Internal Medicine with ER experience considered)
• Board Eligible or Board Certified
• Active California medical license (or ability to obtain)
• Strong procedural skill set and comfort managing higher-acuity patients
• ER experience strongly preferred; not ideal for new graduates

Benefits

• Competitive annual compensation ($300K–$400K depending on experience)
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
• Paid malpractice insurance
• CME reimbursement
• Collaborative, well-supported clinical environment
• Predictable shift-based schedule with no overnight coverage