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Vancouver Clinic
Salmon Creek, California

Urgent Care Physician – On Call

Urgent Care 8.7 Work-LifeNo callNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$520k-$780k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.

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Job Description

At Vancouver Clinic, caring for people is our first priority and the driving force behind everything we do. New clinicians will find a collegial, supportive, and caring environment of healthcare professionals committed to our patients and community. Our multispecialty clinic is physician owned, which prioritizes the highest quality patient care and a strong work-life balance.

We’re looking for a BE/BC Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or IM/Peds trained physician for our multi-site Urgent Care Department to work on an on-call basis. Physicians may work pre-planned shifts or pick up shifts as they become available. We offer extended hours, advanced imaging, stat labs, and observation capabilities. The ideal candidate will be available to cover all shifts including evenings, able to see all age ranges and a large variety of medical conditions.

Position Details

This is an on-call position. There is no associated FTE & is not benefit eligible.

  • 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts depending on site
  • Expanded hours at 2 clinics requires evening availability (until 11pm)
  • Other sites have standard hours Monday – Friday, 7 am – 8 pm; Saturday & Sunday, 7 am – 5 pm

This is a per-diem/as needed position with no guaranteed minimum number of shifts, hours, or compensation. There is no base pay or shift rate.

Average compensation ranges from $2000 - $3000 per shift. Actual earnings may vary significantly based on shifts worked, productivity, and specialty mix.

Compensation information is provided based on available data at the time of posting and is subject to change.

We are rooted in Southwest Washington, located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. The area offers a variety of housing options from suburban neighborhoods, downtown high rises, or rural locations with acreage.

We enjoy year round recreational opportunities, a flourishing craft brewery scene, wineries, and tasty restaurants. Portland, Oregon, is nearby offering world-class food, a vibrant arts and theater scene, and numerous professional sports teams. Plus, if you live and work in Washington, there is no state income tax.

We recognize that each person’s unique experience, identity, and perspective advances our ability to deliver the best possible care to our patients. We encourage candidates of every background to apply to join our team.

Please submit a CV and cover letter detailing your interest in our organization and position.

Betty Menkhaus

Physician & APC Recruiter clinicianrecruiting@tvc.org

The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work required in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive description of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of those assigned to this job.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards Program. Eligibility for benefits is dependent on factors such as position type and FTE. Benefit-eligible employees qualify for benefits beginning on the first of the month following one month of employment.

Vancouver Clinic offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, long term disability, health savings account, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, and multiple supplemental benefits (voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, legal services, etc.).

We also offer a 401k retirement plan, 409A Deferred Compensation Plan (for eligible shareholder physicians) and 4% employer matching contribution. Compensation packages and time off programs vary and are dependent on factors such as department, position type, primary work state and FTE. Contact your Recruiter for full information.

Vancouver Clinic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Vancouver Clinic does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Vancouver Clinic is an alcohol and drug-free workplace. Offers are contingent on successful completion of background screen and immunization requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Provide urgent care services across multiple clinic locations, covering pre-planned or available shifts on an on-call basis. Assess and treat patients of all ages with a wide variety of medical conditions, using available imaging, stat laboratory, and observation capabilities.

Requirements

Applicants must be board eligible or board certified in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine/Pediatrics. The physician must be able to treat patients across all age ranges and be available to cover shifts, including evenings.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical AssessmentDiagnostic ImagingLaboratory TestingObservation CareCare Across All Age RangesOn-Call Coverage

Urgent Care — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 88% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$650k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $587k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Urgent Care market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.7 / 10 · top 5% in urgent careranked against 343 Urgent Care listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$520k–$780kUrgent Care median $383k (middle half $288k–$588k)153 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$587k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Urgent Care listings in California97 active348 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 88% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Urgent Care pay trend+7.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (343 Urgent Care listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Urgent Care Physician – On Call at Vancouver Clinic a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Urgent Care — ranked against 343 active Urgent Care listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

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Salary Distribution

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<$345k
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$345k-390k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs · 12 employers
401k / retirement match
89% this job
CME allowance
17%
Sign-on bonus
11%
Loan repayment
3%
Relocation assistance
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 8.7
Among the best 10% of Urgent Care listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 343 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No nights
  • Includes weekends
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About Vancouver Clinic

Medical Practices
Vancouver, Washington
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Per diem shifts