Urgent Care Physician (Locum Tenens)

Quick Facts

• Role: Urgent Care Physician (Locum Tenens)
• Start: November 2026
• Duration: Through at least May 2027 (potential extension)
• Setting: Outpatient Urgent Care
• Coverage model: Single physician coverage with 1–2 Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs)
• EMR: Epic
• Schedule: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–8:00 PM; Sat–Sun 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
• Patient volume: ~40–50 patients/day
• Credentialing: ~30 days

Description

Provide independent, high-quality urgent care in a busy outpatient setting. Evaluate and treat a range of acute illnesses and minor injuries while collaborating with support staff to keep patient flow moving. Documentation is completed in Epic.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with acute illnesses and minor injuries
• Perform standard urgent care procedures
• Deliver efficient, high-quality care in a fast-paced environment
• Manage a diverse patient population while working independently
• Collaborate with clinical support staff to ensure effective patient flow and care

Requirements

• Active NJ medical license and DEA required
• Experience performing standard urgent care procedures
• Ability to manage a high-volume patient load in a single-coverage setting
• Emergency Department experience is a plus

Benefits

• Locum tenens assignment starting November 2026 with potential for extension beyond May 2027
• Credentialing timeline of approximately 30 days
• Clinical support from 1–2 CMAs and use of Epic for electronic documentation