Urgent Care Physician

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

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.