Urgent Care Physician
Oakland, California, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Medical Doctor
Specialty Urgent Care
Salary 400,000 – 600,000 yearly
Degree Required MD Medical Doctor DO Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine
Position Type Full Time W2 Salary
Work Environment Outpatient Urgent Care Center
Location Long Beach, California, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 12/02/24

Full-Time Urgent Care Physician needed at Peak Healthcare Center in Long Beach, CA

We are one of the region’s leading healthcare provider with a mission to make high-quality healthcare accessible to everyone. We offer primary and urgent care with our our unique technology platform and focuses on value-based care and other value-add services to employers, health plans, health systems and other ecosystem partners.

You will provide top-notch urgent medical care, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment to our valued patients. Your contributions will extend to coordinating discharge planning with case management, collaborating on efforts to enhance cost-effectiveness and the quality of patient care. Your expertise will be utilized as a consulting physician for patients requiring hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, responding to the diverse needs of patients, medical staff, and the hospital.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Saturday - Sunday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Responsibilities:

  • Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.

  • Conduct patient-centric and thorough history taking and physical examinations

  • Review and manage daily tasks, including patient callbacks regarding lab results

  • Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost-effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.

  • Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as a consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on the needs of patients, medical staff, and hospital.

  • Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.

  • Participates in outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on-call schedules.

  • Provide oversight and lead day-to-day operations for your team of medical assistants and support staff

  • Consult supervising physician based on scope of practice and patient needs

Qualifications:

  • Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine required

  • Valid state license to practice

  • Experience in ER, urgent care or similar setting (minimum 2 years experience)

  • Excellent communication and organizational skills

  • A strong work ethic and desire to participate in a team-oriented, performance-driven Health System

  • DEA license is required

  • Maintain confidentiality and impartiality at all times

  • Availability to work in other clinic locations and some holidays as needed (preferred)

SALARY:

$400,000 to $600,000 + Full Benefits

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

  • Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

  • Dental insurance

  • Health insurance

  • Vision insurance

  • Opportunities for Training & Development

  • Bilingual skills are a plus but not required.

  • Loan repayment program

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