Urgent Care Physician (MD,DO)

Job Description

Job DescriptionJoin Our Team as an Urgent Care Physician (MD, DO) at Inova Health | GoHealth Urgent Care!

Are you ready to make a difference in patient care? As an Urgent Care Physician, you'll play a vital role in treating acute conditions like infections, minor injuries, and flu-like symptoms in a fast-paced environment. Your expertise will shine as you diagnose, prescribe treatments, order diagnostic tests, perform minor procedures, and supervise physician assistants or nurse practitioners.

About Us:

Welcome to Inova-GoHealth Urgent Care!

At Inova-GoHealth, we are passionate about delivering exceptional patient experiences while fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment. Partnering with Inova, Northern Virginia's premier healthcare network, we provide state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology to ensure superior care and convenience for our patients. Join us in making a positive impact on patients and communities alike!

Benefits and PERKS:

• Competitive compensation and a robust benefits package as an employee of the Inova Health System!
• Excellent bonus programs (for eligible full-time and part-time providers):
  • Daily Volume Bonus (paid monthly) based on patient visit metrics met per shift, rewarding those who work at busier centers.
  • Quarterly Bonus of up to 10% of your clinical base salary, based on customer satisfaction scores, productivity, and quality measures.

Job Summary:

As a Physician, you will:

Independently perform a wide variety of clinical services, treating acute episodic conditions such as sore throats, colds, flu-like symptoms, cuts, sprains, and minor infections. You will also select and utilize appropriate diagnostics and therapeutic procedures for patients.

Job Requirements:

Education:

Graduate of an accredited medical school required

Work Experience:

• 2-5 years of post-residency clinical experience required
• Minimum 18 months experience in an applicable practice setting required
• Adult and pediatric practice experience strongly preferred

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Board Certified or Board Eligible by an ABMS member board or AOA specialty board in Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine
• Active state medical licensure

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Experience in an Urgent Care or Emergency Medicine setting
• Proficiency in applicable office procedures, including but not limited to suturing and splinting

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records
• Strong listening skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and customer service skills

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Examining and treating patients
• Taking patients’ medical histories
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and X-rays
• Making diagnoses and prescribing medications
• Treating minor injuries that may require sutures, splints, or casting
• Recording progress notes for follow-up patients
• Educating and counseling patients
• Administering vaccinations and referring patients to additional care
• Supervising GoHealth PA/NPs remotely when cases are presented for supervision
• Acting as a Collaborating Physician for up to four PA/NPs in the credentialing process
• Working an anticipated eight (8) or twelve (12) hours per shift
• Performing all other duties as assigned

Note: This job description is not exhaustive. You may be asked to perform additional duties as needed. Management reserves the right to revise this position description at any time.

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