Urgent Care Physician

About Middletown

Middletown is a city in Orange County, New York, located in the Hudson Valley region. It lies near the Wallkill River and the Shawangunk Mountains. Middletown is situated between Port Jervis and Newburgh, New York.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, timely, and evidence-based medical care to patients of all ages in a fast-paced urgent care setting.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage a wide range of acute illnesses and minor injuries.
• Perform in-office procedures.
• Order, interpret, and act upon diagnostic tests, including X-rays, EKGs, and lab work.
• Prescribe medications and develop treatment plans appropriate for urgent care scenarios.
• Navigate patients requiring higher levels of care or emergency department referral.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Supervise and collaborate with advanced practice providers (NPs/PAs), medical assistants, and other support staff as appropriate.
• Ensure patient safety, satisfaction, and quality of care in alignment with practice policies and standards.
• Participate in practice operations, quality improvement, and protocol development as needed.
• Maintain current medical licensure, certifications, and continuing education in line with state and facility requirements.

Qualifications for Urgent Care Physician

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution.
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Internal Medicine (with pediatric experience if treating all ages).
• Active and unrestricted medical license in the state of NY to practice.
• Current DEA license and eligibility to prescribe medications.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification (PALS preferred if treating pediatric patients).
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, or a high-volume outpatient setting preferred (new grads considered based on training).
• Strong skills in clinical decision-making, procedural competency (e.g., suturing, I&D, splinting), and managing acute care cases.
• Excellent communication, patient education, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied patient load efficiently.

Benefits

• Competitive package with Guaranteed Salary and ability to make more with Productivity Bonus.
• CME, 401K, PT/TO with carry-forward option.
• Health Insurance.
• Malpractice Insurance.
• Productivity bonus.
• High Earning Potential with Bonus.
• Flexible scheduling with work-life balance.
• No Night calls.

Join a Well-Established Practice

Join a well-established, physician-led multi-specialty practice where you can build a rewarding career while enjoying a supportive team environment, excellent compensation, and an exceptional quality of life in New York's scenic Hudson Valley.