Physician - Urgent Care

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Urgent Care Physician for a locum tenens assignment in Colorado starting Jan 5, 2026. This 36-day opportunity features 12-hour shifts in a typical urgent care setting, with a schedule spanning Monday through Sunday. Physicians must be comfortable seeing pediatric patients ages 3 months and older and have 3 to 6 years of experience in family practice, emergency medicine, or urgent care.

Job Details

• Location: Colorado
• Start Date: Jan 5, 2026
• LOA: 36 days
• Provider Type Needed: Urgent Care Physician
• Schedule:
• Monday - Friday: 8 am - 8 pm
• Saturday: 8 am - 7 pm
• Sunday: 8 am - 5 pm

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide care in a typical urgent care setting
• Evaluate and treat patients ages 3 months and older
• Close lacerations and perform incision and drainage (I&D) procedures
• Interpret X-rays and EKGs
• Treat work-related injuries; work comp experience is a plus
• DOT certification is advantageous
• Utilize Practice Velocity EMR for documentation

Additional Information

• 3-6 years of relevant experience in family practice, emergency medicine, or urgent care required
• Must be board certified in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Urgent Care
• Colorado license required
• Must be comfortable with pediatric and adult patient populations

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.