Board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or related specialty required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Minimum one (1) year of physician experience in an Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine, or Primary Care setting required.
Responsibilities
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with acute illnesses, injuries, and urgent medical conditions.
Obtain comprehensive medical histories and perform age-appropriate physical examinations.
Order, interpret, and communicate diagnostic tests, including laboratory and imaging studies.
Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans and prescribe medications as appropriate.
Perform procedures such as laceration repair, incision and drainage, and foreign body removal.
Recognize patients requiring a higher level of care and facilitate transfer to Emergency Department or specialty services.
Document patient encounters accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record.
Benefits
Competitive total compensation package including incentives.
Opportunities for quality improvement participation.
Continuing education to maintain clinical competency.
Full Job Description
Job Description
The Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation is seeking an Urgent Care Physician to join our Urgent Care team.
As an Urgent Care Physician, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based care to patients presenting with a wide range of acute illnesses and minor injuries in a fast-paced ambulatory setting. You will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients while collaborating with advanced practice providers and other members of the healthcare team to ensure exceptional patient outcomes. This role requires strong clinical judgment, efficiency, and excellent communication skills to care for patients of all ages and diverse backgrounds.
Responsibilities
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with acute illnesses, injuries, and urgent medical conditions.
Obtain comprehensive medical histories and perform age-appropriate physical examinations.
Order, interpret, and communicate diagnostic tests, including laboratory and imaging studies.
Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans and prescribe medications as appropriate.
Perform procedures such as laceration repair, incision and drainage, splinting, wound care, foreign body removal, and other office-based procedures within the physician's scope of practice.
Recognize patients requiring a higher level of care and facilitate appropriate transfer or referral to the Emergency Department or specialty services.
Provide patient education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, preventive care, and follow-up recommendations.
Document patient encounters accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record.
Collaborate closely with advanced practice providers, nurses, medical assistants, and ancillary staff to provide coordinated, patient-centered care.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain clinical competency through continuing education.
Qualifications
License/Certification Requirements
Current California Physician license required.
DEA registration required.
Board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or a related specialty required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.
Experience
Minimum one (1) year of physician experience in an Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine, or Primary Care setting required.
Experience performing common urgent care procedures is highly desirable.
Experience with EPIC electronic medical record preferred.
We offer a competitive total compensation and benefits package to our physicians. The total pay range shown above takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range includes incentive payments that may be applicable to this role.
Pay Range: $250,000 - $365,000 Total Cash Compensation
About Cedars-Sinai
Cedars-Sinai is a non-profit academic medical center located in Los Angeles, California. It is one of the largest hospitals in the United States, with over 1,000 beds and 2,000 physicians. Cedars-Sinai is known for its high-quality patient care, cutting-edge research, and innovative medical education programs. The hospital has been ranked as one of the best in the country by U.S. News & World Report, and has received numerous awards and accolades for its clinical excellence and research achievements. Cedars-Sinai is affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and is a member of the Cedars-Sinai Health System.
