Physician - Urgent Care

Job Description

Our client in Pennsylvania is seeking an Urgent Care Physician for a 124-day assignment beginning Jun 15, 2026. This role involves providing urgent care triage, assessment, and comprehensive treatment for adult acute illnesses and minor injuries during 0800-2000 shifts. Physicians will be responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and managing patient care within the urgent care setting.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide urgent care triage and assessment, ordering and evaluating diagnostic tests as appropriate and recommending treatment.
• Document clinical assessments, treatment decisions, medications ordered, diagnostic tests, and referral consultations for every patient encounter using the electronic comprehensive patient record system (CPRS) on the day of the encounter.
• Provide appropriate stabilization prior to, or in concert with, transfer to a medical facility able to provide the required level of care for patients needing higher-level services.
• Offer consultation and instruction to referring physicians regarding clinically appropriate care, determining the appropriate course of treatment and communicating with referring clinicians.
• Adhere to all established medication policies and procedures.
• Ensure mechanisms are in place for notification of test results for patients receiving care.
• Provide discharge education and follow up instructions for Urgent Care Center patients.

Additional Information

• EMR: CPRS
• Case types: Adult urgent care acute illnesses, cold, flu, COVID, minor injury, and maladies.
• Shift hours: 0800-2000

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.