Staff Physician
Listed compensation
$250k-$275k
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Job Description
JOIN YALE NEW HAVEN HEALTH URGENT CARE AS A STAFF PHYSICIAN
New Canaan, CT
$15,000 SIGN-ON BONUS
Are you passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and excited by the opportunity to help establish a new urgent care center within a growing, Yale-affiliated healthcare organization?
Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine Physician to join our newest center in New Canaan, Connecticut.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a new location from the beginning and help shape the patient experience, clinical culture, and long-term success of a center serving one of Fairfield County's most vibrant communities. Backed by the strength and reputation of Yale New Haven Health, you'll practice in a supportive environment focused on clinical excellence, collaboration, and accessible community-based care.
Why You'll Love Working with Us
Help Build Something New
Be part of a new center from day one and play an important role in establishing Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care's growing presence in Fairfield County. This is an opportunity to help shape a practice, build relationships within the community, and make a lasting impact.
Backed by YALE New Haven Health
Practice within a respected healthcare organization known for clinical excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care. Our providers benefit from the stability, reputation, and resources associated with one of the region's most recognized healthcare systems.
Help Shape the Future of Urgent Care
Our organization continues to explore new approaches to care delivery, patient access, and collaboration across the broader healthcare system. For physicians who enjoy being part of innovation and growth, this is an opportunity to contribute beyond the traditional urgent care model.
Collaborative Practice Environment
Work alongside experienced Advanced Practitioners, Radiologic Technologists, Medical Assistants, and operational leaders who are committed to delivering exceptional care and supporting one another's success.
Professional Growth and Leadership Opportunities
As our organization continues to grow, physicians have opportunities to contribute beyond the exam room through mentorship, clinical leadership, operational initiatives, and quality improvement efforts.
Your Role as a Staff Physician
Patient Care Excellence
Provide high-quality, evidence-based care for patients presenting with a wide range of urgent and episodic healthcare needs.
Procedural Expertise
Perform common urgent care procedures including laceration repair, incision and drainage, foreign body removal, splinting, and management of orthopedic-related conditions.
Clinical Leadership
Serve as a trusted clinical resource within the center while partnering with providers and team members to ensure exceptional patient outcomes and experiences.
Community Impact
Help improve access to high-quality healthcare by delivering convenient, compassionate care to patients and families throughout the New Canaan community.
What We're Looking For
- Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine
- Active State Medical License
- Controlled Substance Registration
- Federal DEA Registration
- ACLS and PALS Certification
- Demonstrated experience performing routine urgent care procedures
- Prior urgent care, emergency medicine, family medicine, or related clinical experience preferred
- Commitment to patient-centered care, teamwork, and clinical excellence
What We Offer
$15,000 SIGN-ON BONUS
Join our newest Fairfield County location and receive a $15,000 sign-on bonus.
Competitive Compensation & Benefits
Comprehensive compensation and benefits designed to support your professional and personal well-being.
Retention & Productivity Incentives
In addition to base compensation, physicians are eligible for annual retention bonuses and monthly productivity incentives that reward commitment and performance.
Work-Life Balance
Flexible scheduling designed to support a sustainable and rewarding physician career.
Professional Support
Practice in an environment that prioritizes teamwork, operational support, and allowing providers to focus on delivering excellent patient care.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
At Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care, you'll find more than a physician position. You'll have the opportunity to help establish a new center, serve a growing community, and build your career within a respected Yale-affiliated healthcare organization.
If you're looking for a practice environment that combines clinical autonomy, strong operational support, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to connect with you.
Apply today and help shape what's next for urgent care in New Canaan.
Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care is an equal-opportunity employer. We recognize and celebrate our inclusive work environment and encourage candidates of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply.
At Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care, we’re committed to maintaining an inclusive and transparent environment where every voice is heard and acknowledged. The Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care team embraces our differences and knows that our diverse culture is a strength that drives our success.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality, evidence-based urgent care and perform common clinical procedures for patients in a new center. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure exceptional patient outcomes and contribute to the center's operational success.
Requirements
Must be Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine with an active state medical license. Requires DEA registration, ACLS/PALS certification, and experience in urgent care or related clinical settings.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Urgent Care — Physician Career Context
Of the 31 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 90% have no call, 77% require no weekends.
Urgent Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $250k–$275k | Urgent Care median $353k (middle half $275k–$588k)151 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$253k in purchasing power | Connecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Urgent Care listings in Connecticut | 14 active | 330 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 90% no call · 77% no weekends31 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $15k sign-on | Connecticut Physician listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $80k) · 19% offer loan repayment300 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Urgent Care hiring demand | #13 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 47 days · 31% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 94 postings, 148 closed |
| New Urgent Care listings | 438 in the last 30 days | 312 the 30 days before (+40%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Urgent Care pay trend | +5.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Implied production pay | ~$275k | $55/wRVU × 5,000 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU |
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