Urgent Care Physician

KurzSolutions • Cass Lake, MN

6h • Onsite

About The Position

The Urgent Care Physician diagnose and treat patients with various medical conditions like minor injuries, infections, and respiratory illnesses. Conduct thorough medical assessments, which include asking about medical history, conducting physical exams, and ordering tests when needed. Prescribe medications and treatments based on guidelines and what the patient needs. Perform procedures like taking care of wounds, stitching, applying splints, and doing minor surgeries when necessary. Provide caring and evidence-based treatment to all patients to make sure they feel comfortable and cared for. The Urgent Care Physician teaches patients and their families about their health problems, treatments, how to prevent issues, and how to take care of themselves. Explain clearly how to take medications, what to do after treatment, and how to manage symptoms. Be ready to handle emergencies in the urgent care center, such as heart attacks or severe allergic reactions, following the right steps. The Urgent Care Physician performs minor procedures such as suturing, splinting, epistaxis management, etc.

Requirements

• Hold a degree or diploma from a professionally registered Physician program approved by the legally designated State accrediting agency at the time of completion.
• Possess an MD/DO degree from an accredited school of medicine, along with 2-6 years of residency training in a relevant specialty.
• Shall be board certified in either Family Practice Medicine or Internal Medicine.
• Have a minimum of thirty-six (36) months of Physician experience, with at least twelve (12) months in the required specialty, unless otherwise approved.
• A resume demonstrating experience that equips the applicant with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position is required.
• Hold current certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as required by the specialty.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat patients with various medical conditions like minor injuries, infections, and respiratory illnesses.
• Conduct thorough medical assessments, which include asking about medical history, conducting physical exams, and ordering tests when needed.
• Prescribe medications and treatments based on guidelines and what the patient needs.
• Perform procedures like taking care of wounds, stitching, applying splints, and doing minor surgeries when necessary.
• Provide caring and evidence-based treatment to all patients to make sure they feel comfortable and cared for.
• Teach patients and their families about their health problems, treatments, how to prevent issues, and how to take care of themselves.
• Explain clearly how to take medications, what to do after treatment, and how to manage symptoms.
• Handle emergencies in the urgent care center, such as heart attacks or severe allergic reactions, following the right steps.
• Perform minor procedures such as suturing, splinting, epistaxis management, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level