Urgent Care Physician, River East, Dearborn Station and Homewood, Illinois
Job Description
About the Role
Join UChicago Medicine as a Urgent Care Physician, River East, Dearborn Station and Homewood, Illinois in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment for a specified patient population
- Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions
- Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate
- Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required
Requirements
- Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
- Effective verbal and written communication skills Required Skills and Qualifications
- Medical License in Illinois
Benefits & Compensation
- Exceptional benefits – Medical, dental, retirement, time off, and CME allowance About UChicago Medicine Medical Group
- UChicago Medicine Medical Group is aligned with The University of Chicago Medicine. With a history dating to 1927, the University of Chicago Medicine is a not
- profit academic health system with hospitals, outpatient clinics and physician practices throughout Chicago and the suburbs
- UChicago Medicine Medical Group is growing rapidly, to bring the forefront of medicine to communities throughout Chicagoland
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join UChicago Medicine as a Urgent Care Physician, River East, Dearborn Station and Homewood, Illinois.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Urgent Care Physician, River East, Dearborn Station and Homewood, Illinois position at UChicago Medicine includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Urgent Care — Physician Career Context
This Urgent Care position at UChicago Medicine is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
UChicago Medicine lists compensation for this physician position at $200k to $240k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($200k–$240k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient care, Physical examinations, Diagnosis, Treatment planning, Pharmaceutical prescription, Medical evaluation, Team collaboration, Verbal communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Urgent Care role.
Core responsibilities: The Urgent Care Physician manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, diagnoses, and treatment plans. They also coordinate with nursing staff and refer patients to specialists as necessary.
Benefits package: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Retirement plan, Time off, CME allowance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
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