Lead Physician - Urgent Care

About the role

We are seeking a Board-Certified Physician with experience in Emergency Medicine or Urgent Care to join our urgent care team. This role is ideal for a physician who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, values mentorship, and is passionate about delivering accessible, high-quality care to the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Exceptional Patient-Centered Care
• Perform comprehensive evaluations including history, physical examination, and medical decision-making.
• Diagnose and manage acute illness and injury across the urgent care spectrum.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic testing (e.g., x-rays, EKGs, laboratory studies).
• Perform in-office procedures including wound repair, incision and drainage, splinting, joint injections, and other urgent care procedures.
• Prescribe medications and develop treatment plans aligned with current clinical standards and best practices.
• Ensure efficient, high-quality, and compassionate patient experiences.
• Serve as Registered Supervising Physician
• Provide physician oversight in accordance with state regulations and governing board requirements.
• Collaborate with and supervise Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.
• Be available for clinical consultation as required by law and company policy.
• Participate in chart review and quality assurance processes as applicable.
• Ensure compliance with all supervisory agreements and documentation standards.
• Clinical Leadership & Mentorship
• Act as the clinical leader within the clinic, especially in the absence of the Practice Manager.
• Mentor and support new-graduate and experienced APPs.
• Serve as a clinical resource for nursing and allied health staff.
• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Participate in onboarding, training, and ongoing education initiatives.
• Documentation & Compliance
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely medical documentation in the EMR.
• Ensure adherence to HIPAA, OSHA, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Uphold infection-control standards and clinic safety protocols.
• Stay current on evolving legislation, clinical guidelines, and professional standards.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and risk management efforts.
• Collaborative Care
• Work closely with clinic staff to ensure coordinated, thoughtful, and timely patient dispositions—including transfers when appropriate.
• Partner with operational leadership to optimize workflow, patient throughput, and clinical outcomes.
• Contribute to a respectful, team-based environment grounded in professionalism and shared purpose.

Requirements

• Education, Licensure, & Certifications:
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
• Board Certified by the applicable governing board (e.g., ABEM, ABFM, ABIM or other relevant specialty board).
• Active, unrestricted medical license in the state of practice.
• Eligible and willing to serve as a Registered Supervising Physician in accordance with state requirements.
• Active, unrestricted DEA registration.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification: American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification.
• Relevant experience: Clinical experience in emergency medicine, urgent care, or ambulatory care setting is preferred.
• Strong mentor: Demonstrated experience supervising or collaborating with APPs preferred.
• Strong leadership skills: Willing and able to mentor provider as well as non-provider clinic staff.
• Excellent team player: Enjoy collaborating with others and being a part of a strong team dynamic.
• Proactive and confident communicator (written and verbal): Foreshadows and elevates concerns as they arise, unafraid of professional directness both with colleagues and patients.
• Compassionate, authentic, and patient focused: Supports patients through kindness; demonstrating understanding for others and contributing to the creating a community of belonging.
• Technically savvy: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and clinical management systems (EMR).
• Strong knowledge of: Acute care evaluation and management principles, Pharmacology relevant to urgent and ambulatory care, Applicable state and federal healthcare regulations, Quality assurance and clinical compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Experience: Clinical experience in emergency medicine, urgent care, or ambulatory care setting is preferred.
• Leadership: Strong mentorship and leadership skills are required.
• Communication: Proactive and confident communicator (written and verbal).
• Teamwork: Excellent team player with a collaborative spirit.
• Compassion: Compassionate, authentic, and patient-focused.
• Technical Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and clinical management systems (EMR).
• Knowledge: Strong knowledge of acute care evaluation and management principles, pharmacology relevant to urgent and ambulatory care, applicable state and federal healthcare regulations, quality assurance and clinical compliance standards.

Skills

• Exceptional clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Benefits

• Access to our primary care (depending on location).
• Educational Alliance with Purdue University Global and reduced tuition rates for team members and their families.
• 401(k) match after one year of service.
• Employer rewards and access to discounts offered on services and products such as hotels, travel, entertainment, restaurants, and more.

Pay

Hourly Pay Range for this Position: $125 USD - $140 USD

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate clinical needs and personal life.

Location

Based on the location of the clinic, team members may have access to primary care services.