Urgent Care Physician

Physician

The Physician is responsible for evaluating and treating patients in accordance with clinical best practices for an urgent care and/or occupational health setting. This role involves providing compassionate and respectful patient care consistent with NextCare services, values, and mission statement.

Job Description

• Evaluating and treating patients in accordance with clinical best practices for an urgent care and/or occupational health setting.
• Providing compassionate and respectful patient care consistent with NextCare services, values, and mission statement.
• Treating all patients who present to the clinic appropriately and discussing the treatment plan with the patient, ensuring there is a clear understanding of the next steps.
• Documenting care utilizing the electronic documentation system.
• Taking personal responsibility for appropriately coding and billing for care rendered.
• Delivering exemplary care and acting in a legal and ethical manner.
• Maintaining clinical productivity consistent with peers and industry standards for a similar setting.
• Following up on patient care as indicated.
• Supervising APPs (Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners) as per NextCare and State regulated guidelines.

Requirements

• Active and unrestricted Virginia state medical license
• Active D.E.A.
• Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine diploma
• Completion of Residency, preferably in family medicine or emergency medicine
• Current Specialty Board Certification
• Active BLS
• Must be comfortable with all age groups
• EHR proficient
• DOT Certification may be required/is required. If you are not currently certified, we will register you for the training at no cost to you.
• Must be able to work occasional weekends and holidays; the amount of these shifts will depend on the work location.

Valued But Not Required Education, Experience and Skills

• Experience with initial x-ray interpretation prior to over-read from the Radiologist
• Suturing
• Board certification in family medicine, emergency medicine, and/or occupational medicine is highly desired
• Previous experience in family practice, urgent care, emergency medicine, or full-service walk-in medical clinic.