Urgent Care Physician, Independent Contractor

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated physician who enjoys management of all health conditions and is passionate about raising the standard of healthcare for everyone. The Physician will care for patients of all ages, maintain accurate and current patient records, and work collaboratively with our provider and support teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform age-appropriate history and virtual examinations, evaluate, diagnose, recommend treatment plan, and document findings appropriately and timely
• Deliver high-quality patient care while maintaining safety
• Document medical information of patients and review patient history at each visit
• Request consultation or referral with other healthcare providers when appropriate
• Counsel and educate patients
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests as needed
• Evaluate, triage, and manage pediatric and adult patients for acute care, with experience in chronic disease management and mental health conditions
• Actively maintain knowledge of current medical research and trends

Requirements

• Completion of a 3-year Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine residency
• 3+ years post-residency experience in a fast-paced Urgent Care or Primary Care outpatient setting
• Active ABMS or AOA Board Certification in Family Medicine or dual boarded Internal Medicine + Pediatrics
• Completion of U.S. Medical Licensing Examination
• Active and unrestricted state medical license in at least one state (5+ licenses preferred)
• Experience and comfort providing care for all ages, from newborn to adult populations
• Ability to function within an integrated medical practice
• Extensive breadth of clinical expertise
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrable proficiency with technology
• Demonstrate flexibility
• Not under current exclusion or sanction by any state or federal healthcare program, including Medicare or Medicaid
• Must maintain Medicare active status

Preferred Qualifications

• Multistate licensure (5+ licenses preferred), particularly in GA, AL, TN, MO, SC, IN, OK, MS
• Telemedicine or virtual care experience with video-based visits
• Experience with Athena EMR
• Experience and interest in supervising Nurse Practitioners

Schedule

• Recommend a minimum of 25% of prescheduled time on weekends
• Recommend a minimum of 25% of prescheduled time after 5p local time zone
• Minimum of 8 scheduled hours required every quarter to stay active
• Set schedule 30 days in advance with potential to join additional ad hoc shifts
• Schedules finalized 7 days before the start of the month
• Expectation of 90% schedule adherence

Physical/Cognitive Requirements

• Prompt and regular attendance at assigned work location
• Ability to remain seated in a stationary position for prolonged periods
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate keyboard, computer, and other office-related equipment
• No heavy lifting expected, though occasional exertion of about 20 lbs. of force (e.g., lifting a computer/laptop) may be required
• Ability to interact with leadership, employees, and members in an appropriate manner

Pay

Compensation for this position is structured as a per-visit rate that varies based on scheduled hours per month:

• $28.50 for 0–19 hours
• $30.00 for 20–39 hours
• $31.50 for 40–59 hours
• $33.00 for 60+ hours

About Included Health

Included Health is a new kind of healthcare company, delivering integrated virtual care and navigation. We’re on a mission to raise the standard of healthcare for everyone. We break down barriers to provide high-quality care for every person in every community — no matter where they are in their health journey or what type of care they need, from acute to chronic, behavioral to physical. We offer our members care guidance, advocacy, and access to personalized virtual and in-person care for everyday and urgent care, primary care, behavioral health, and specialty care.

Medical malpractice insurance coverage is included.