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Patterson, California

Physician - Moonlighter - Urgent Care

Urgent CarePer Diem

Listed compensation

$275k-$900k

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Patterson, CA – Seeking Urgent Care Physician Moonlighter

Join the Physician Partnership Where You Can Increase Your Impact

Vituity’s ownership model provides autonomy, local control, and a national system of support, so you can focus your attention where you want it to be – on your patients.

Join the Vituity Team. Vituity is a 100%25 physician-owned partnership and is led by frontline physicians that are all equitable owners.

As an equal and valued partner from day one, our ownership model provides you with financial transparency, a comprehensive benefits package including profit distribution, and multiple career development opportunities.

Our leadership understands what your practice needs to thrive and gives you autonomy and local control so you can provide care when, where, and how your patients need it. You are backed by a best-in-class corporate healthcare team and supported by the broad peer-level expertise of 6,000 Vituity clinicians.

At Vituity we’ve cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call “culture of brilliance.”

Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.

Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 475 sites across the country, serving 9 million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.

The Opportunity

  • Must be a 3rd year of a 3-year program or a 4th year of a 4-year program to be eligible.
  • Candidates wanting to work in an academic setting with current residents desired.
  • Current CA state license is a plus.
  • Up to $100k sign-on bonus available for full-time after residency.

The Practice

  • Golden Valley Health Center – Ceres - Memorial
  • Golden Valley Health Center – Manteca - Northgate
  • Golden Valley Health Center – Merced - Sandpiper
  • Golden Valley Health Center – Merced - West Childs
  • Golden Valley Health Center – Modesto - Florida
  • Golden Valley Health Center – Modesto - West - 6th
  • Golden Valley Health Center – Modesto - Tenaya
  • Golden Valley Health Center – Turlock - Monte Vista
  • Golden Valley Health Center – Patterson – Patterson, California
  • 5-room urgent care facility.
  • Facility hours are 8am-9pm.
  • Epic EMR.
  • On-site testing includes rapid strep, rapid covid, POC UA, POC pregnancy, POC glucose, POC Hgb, and EKG.

Gold ACE status from the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) which supports and recognizes health centers that achieve specific measures of advocacy success and demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advocacy by making it an organizational priority.

The Community

Known as the “Apricot Capitol of the World”, Patterson is a rural, small town surrounded by agricultural land and the Pacific Coast Range.

Patterson, California, known as the "Apricot Capital of the World," is a charming agricultural town in the heart of the Central Valley, offering a unique blend of rural beauty and community spirit.

The city celebrates its heritage with the annual Apricot Fiesta, a family-friendly event featuring local crafts, food, and entertainment.

Surrounded by orchards and farmland, Patterson provides a tranquil lifestyle with stunning views of the Diablo Range.

  • Residents can enjoy outdoor activities at nearby Del Puerto Canyon, perfect for hiking and exploring.
  • Seasonal weather includes hot summers and mild winters, ideal for year-round recreation.
  • Patterson’s central location offers easy access to Modesto, Stockton, and the Bay Area for additional cultural and entertainment opportunities.

Benefits & Beyond*

Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.

  • Superior Health Plan Options.
  • Dental, Vision, HSA, life and AD&D coverage, and more.
  • Partnership models allows a K-1 status pay structure, allowing high tax deductions.
  • Extraordinary 401K Plan with high tax reduction and faster balance growth.
  • Eligible to receive an Annual Profit Distribution/yearly cash bonus.
  • EAP, travel assistance, and identify theft included.
  • Student loan refinancing discounts.
  • Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees.

We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.

Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

*Visa status applicants benefits vary. Please speak to a recruiter for more details.

Applicants only. No agencies please.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide urgent care services at a 5-room facility operating from 8 am to 9 pm, utilizing Epic EMR and performing various on-site diagnostic tests. The role is part of a physician-owned partnership focused on local control and patient impact.

Requirements

Candidates must be in their 3rd year of a 3-year program or 4th year of a 4-year program to be eligible, with a preference for those wanting to work in an academic setting with current residents. A current California state license is noted as a plus.

Key Skills

Patient CareRapid Strep TestingRapid Covid TestingPOC UA TestingPOC Pregnancy TestingPOC Glucose TestingPOC Hgb Testing

Urgent Care — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$588k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $531k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Urgent Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks11 jobs · 8 employers

CME allowance
73%
401k / retirement match
36% this job
Sign-on bonus
18% this job
Relocation assistance
18%
Loan repayment
9% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 1.5
Below most Urgent Care listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 346 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Patterson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$457k≈ 1.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,582/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
42 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.1
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Modesto, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Superior Health Plan Options
Dental, Vision, HSA, life and AD&D coverage
K-1 status pay structure
Extraordinary 401K Plan
Annual Profit Distribution/yearly cash bonus
EAP, travel assistance, and identity theft included
Student loan refinancing discounts
Up to $100k sign-on bonus for full-time after residency