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Job description
Urgent Care Physician (MD/DO)
Position Summary
The Urgent Care Physician provides prompt, high-quality medical care to patients presenting with acute illnesses and minor injuries. This role focuses on efficient patient evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment in a fast-paced urgent care environment, emphasizing patient safety, evidence-based practice, and excellent customer service.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with acute illnesses and non-life-threatening injuries
Perform medical procedures commonly seen in urgent care settings, including suturing, splinting, incision and drainage, wound care, and foreign body removal
Order, interpret, and review diagnostic tests such as laboratory studies, EKGs, and imaging (e.g., X-ray)
Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with clinical guidelines
Provide patient education on diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up care
Triage and stabilize patients and refer to emergency services when higher levels of care are required
Collaborate with nursing staff, advanced practice providers, and ancillary services
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation in the electronic health record
Adhere to quality, safety, and regulatory standards
Participate in quality improvement and patient satisfaction initiatives
Qualifications
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Completion of an accredited residency program (e.g., Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics)
Board eligible or board certified in an applicable specialty
Active or eligible state medical license
DEA registration or eligibility
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred
Skills and Competencies
Strong clinical and procedural skills
Ability to manage high patient volumes in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to patient-centered, efficient care
Strong teamwork and adaptability
Work Environment
Urgent care or walk-in clinic setting
Variable shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Minimal to no overnight call depending on practice model
Requirements
MD/DO with board certification in Urgent Care, Family Medicine, or Emergency Medicine and an active Texas medical license. Strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to providing quality patient care are essential.
Worksite address
coeur d'alene, ID, 83814, US
Who can apply
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