Urgent Care Physician – Locum Tenens | Flexible Georgia Opportunities
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Job description
Position Overview
An established urgent care network is seeking experienced physicians for locum tenens coverage across multiple locations throughout Georgia, with the greatest concentration of opportunities in Atlanta and surrounding communities.
Board-certified physicians from any medical specialty are encouraged to apply if they have relevant urgent care experience and meet the required licensing and credentialing standards. Successful candidates should be comfortable independently evaluating and treating common acute illnesses and minor injuries in an outpatient urgent care environment.
Job Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat common acute illnesses and minor injuries.
- Perform urgent care procedures within the physician’s training and clinical privileges.
- Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic testing.
- Identify patients requiring emergency evaluation or a higher level of care.
- Collaborate with advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and other clinical team members.
- Maintain accurate, timely medical records and follow established clinical protocols.
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
- Current board certification in a medical specialty.
- Prior urgent care experience.
- Active, unrestricted Georgia medical license.
- Professional background suitable for facility credentialing.
- Strong clinical judgment and the ability to work independently.
- Professional communication, reliable attendance, and a collaborative approach.
- Ability to meet applicable facility credentialing and certification requirements.
Working Hours
- Opportunities across Georgia.
- Highest concentration of openings in Atlanta and surrounding communities.
- Multiple locations within an established urgent care network.
- Specific locations, shift times, and available dates will be discussed during screening.
Skills
Acute Care
Outpatient Patient Care
Minor Procedures
Clinical Assessment
Diagnostic Testing
Emergency Referral and Stabilization