Full-Time

Urgent Care Physician

Deadline 5/1/27
Southcoast Health

Southcoast Health

1,001-5,000 employees

Not-for-profit health system delivering integrated care

Compensation Overview

$190/hr

+ Productivity-based incentives + Relocation assistance + Sign-on bonus + CME allowance

Fairhaven, MA, USA

In Person

MD

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
Patient Care

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Requirements
  • A medical degree from an accredited institution is required.
  • Board certification or eligibility in Emergency Medicine or Family Medicine is required.
  • A current state medical license and Drug Enforcement Administration registration are required.
  • The physician must be qualified to treat a spectrum of illnesses and injuries in pediatric and adult patient populations.
  • A broad range of clinical skills is required, including gynecological examinations and minor office procedures such as suturing, incision and drainage, reduction, and splinting of fractures and dislocations.
  • Demonstrated clinical excellence, patient satisfaction, and effective communication skills are required.
  • The physician must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19, or obtain an approved medical or personal exemption by signing the required statement.
Responsibilities
  • Contribute to practice excellence and advance patient care in the community.
  • Treat illnesses and injuries across pediatric and adult patient populations.
  • Perform gynecological examinations and minor office procedures, including suturing, incision and drainage, reduction, and splinting of fractures and dislocations.

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Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New Bedford, Massachusetts

Founded

1996

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What believers are saying

  • Southcoast reported June 2026 operating revenue of $430.6 million despite tougher pricing pressure.
  • February 2026 provider hiring added obstetrics, cardiology, endocrinology, and addiction medicine capacity.
  • OBHG launched Charlton Memorial’s first 1.0 OB triage model, targeting January 2026 coverage.

What critics are saying

  • Southcoast posted a $22.9 million Q1 2026 operating loss as expenses outran revenue.
  • St. Luke’s nurses picketed September 19, 2025 over staffing and pay, pressuring 2026 contracts.
  • If Medicare and Medicaid rates stay squeezed, Southcoast’s labor-heavy model becomes structurally untenable by 2027.

What makes Southcoast Health unique

  • Only maternity provider locally, anchoring Southcoast’s referral moat across southeastern Massachusetts.
  • USFHP expanded March 3, 2026 to 160 more primary-care providers and three hospitals.
  • Southcoast added 16 providers in 2026, sustaining specialty depth at Charlton, St. Luke’s, and Tobey.

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Benefits

403B Retirement Plan with company match

Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

Employee Wellbeing Program

Generous Earned Time Off Package

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Hybrid Work Options

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Stock Options

Company Equity

Conference Attendance Budget

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Adoption Assistance

Childcare Support

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Professional Development Budget

Professional Certification Support

Training Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Mentorship Program

Other