Starting salaries are set in accordance with our compensation plan, which considers multiple individual and organizational factors, including internal equity. To uphold pay equity in alignment with the compensation plan, starting salary ranges are not negotiable. Before applying, please ensure that the compensation for this position meets your needs.SUMMARYPosition Summary: The Urgent Care Lead Physician serves as the primary on-site clinical leader responsible for delivering high-quality, efficient, patient-centered urgent care services. This role combines direct patient care with clinical leadership, provider oversight, and operational collaboration. The Lead Physician oversees clinical activities, mentors staff, and manages the clinical relationship and performance of the contracted urgent care physician group. This role is critical in optimizing workflows, ensuring compliance, and supporting service expansion aligned with patient demand.
ESSENTIAL DUTIESThis role is an 80% clinical and 20% administrative position.
Clinical Leadership & Patient Care- Serve as the primary on-site physician across all operating hours (including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled).
- Provide high-quality, evidence-based care for acute conditions and act as the clinical decision-maker for complex cases.
- Participate in rapid response and emergency situations.
- Oversee clinical workflows and ensure appropriate services, procedures, and protocols are in place and optimized.
- Partner with operations to maintain patient flow, throughput, and overall patient experience.
- Collaborate closely with the Urgent Care RN Supervisor and Director of Urgent Care & Organizational Compliance.
- Lead clinical huddles, case reviews, and support a team-based care model.
Provider & Contracted Group Management- Oversee performance of employed and contracted physicians and mid-level providers.
- Serve as the primary liaison for the urgent care physician group/vendor, including quality oversight, scheduling coordination, and contract performance.
- Support provider recruitment, onboarding, and evaluations.
Workflow Optimization & Service Development - Ensure adherence to clinical protocols and regulatory requirements.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives, peer reviews, and chart audits.
- Partner with EMR/IT teams to improve documentation templates, workflows, and AI-assisted tools.
- Drive improvements in documentation efficiency, coding accuracy, and reporting.
- Serve as a mentor and educator to clinical staff on protocols, documentation, and care delivery.
- Support staff development and clinical competencies.
- Identify opportunities to expand services, improve access, and enhance patient outcomes.
- Partner with leadership on program development and strategic initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS/ POSITION REQUIREMENTSThese specifications are general guidelines based on the minimum experience normally considered essential to the satisfactory performance of this job. Individual abilities may result in some deviation from these guidelines.
Education- Board-certified or board-eligible physician (MD or DO) with a valid, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of California; no pending or previous disciplinary action from any state licensing entity
- BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
Experience- 3-5 years of urgent care, emergency, or high-volume outpatient experience
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred (not required)
- Experience working with and supporting a team
- FQHC or value-based care experience a plus
Work Schedule- Availability for urgent care hours, including evenings and weekends
- Be available for on-call or escalation coverage as needed
Regulatory Requirements:Successful completion of post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and criminal background check. Compliance with recommended healthcare personnel vaccination and preventative testing requirements, including Hepatitis B, Influenza, MMR, TDAP, and TB
PHYSICAL ACTIVITYWhile performing this work, the incumbent:
- Will spend substantial time standing, sitting, speaking and listening
- Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
- Is expected to travel via personal vehicle throughout the community on a frequent basis
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE OPERATION The incumbent in this position may operate any/all of the following equipment:
- Telephone, cell phone, fax
- Computer, printer and related equipment
- Copy machine
- Audio-visual equipment
- Personal automobile
Computer software may include any or all of the following:
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Access
- Design / Publishing software
- Internet Explorer
- Donor Software
