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Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care
New Canaan, Connecticut

Staff Physician

Urgent CareFull-Time

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

DEA License

Key Skills

Orthopedic condition managementEvidence-based medicine

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).

What does the Urgent Care market look like in Connecticut?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$250k–$275kUrgent Care median $353k (middle half $275k–$588k)151 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$253k in purchasing powerConnecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Urgent Care listings in Connecticut14 active330 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 90% no call · 77% no weekends31 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$15k sign-onConnecticut 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 specialtiespostings stay open a median 47 days · 31% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 94 postings, 148 closed
New Urgent Care listings438 in the last 30 days312 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), CMS Physician Fee Schedule, WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Urgent Care Jobs

30 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

28 jobs · 8 employers
3
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs · 8 employers
401k / retirement match
86%
Sign-on bonus
21% this job
CME allowance
11%
Relocation assistance
11%
Visa sponsorship
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Urgent Care listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 329 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care

Benefits & Perks

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus
Annual Retention Bonuses
Monthly Productivity Incentives
Flexible Scheduling
Comprehensive Benefits Package

Living in New Canaan

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.54M≈ 6.2× annual pay
Median resident rent
$3,425/mo≈ 16% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
39 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

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

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