Urgent Care- Physician
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Job Description
Job Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 30 Job Description: St. Elizabeth Physicians is seeking a Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine physician to join our growing, well‑respected Urgent Care team.
This position is supported by our award‑winning hospital system, St. Elizabeth Healthcare, and offers the opportunity to practice in a collaborative environment with a strong and established referral base.
Position Overview The Urgent Care Physician provides high‑quality, patient‑focused care in a team‑based clinical setting. This role is highly visible and plays a key part in creating a positive experience for patients, colleagues, and the community.
Key
Responsibilities
Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and educate patients presenting for urgent care services Prescribe medications and develop appropriate treatment plans Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing, and support staff to deliver coordinated care Maintain a professional, welcoming presence with patients, families, and team members, both in person and by phone Support operational, administrative, and organizational goals of St. Elizabeth Physicians Contribute to a culture focused on quality, service excellence, and financial stewardship
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited medical school Completion of an accredited Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine residency program Eligible for medical licensure in the state of practice Board certified or board eligible in Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine Board certification must be maintained, with no lapse longer than one year Certification must be recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties or the American Osteopathic Association About St. Elizabeth: St. Elizabeth Physicians is a physician led multi-specialty physician group organization consisting of 517 physicians, 334 advanced practice providers and more than 2,000 non-provider associates.
We are very proud of our culture around physician wellness and our high physician engagement and satisfaction scores. St. Elizabeth Physicians serves more than 409,000 patients in our more than 121 conveniently located practices in Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio.
In partnership with St. Elizabeth Healthcare, we are transforming how care is delivered in our region. We are a mission and values driven organization, focused on patient-centered care, accountability, community, innovation, teamwork and excellence.
St. Elizabeth is a regional healthcare provider continually recognized as one of the nation's best. Our mission is to ensure our patients receive comprehensive and compassionate care - anywhere.
St. Elizabeth Physicians is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age or any other characteristic that is protected by state or federal law.
St. Elizabeth Healthcare is one of the oldest, largest and most respected medical providers in the Northern Kentucky, Southeastern Indiana and Greater Cincinnati region.
Together with St. Elizabeth Physicians, the affiliated multi-specialty physician and advanced practice provider organization, we are transforming healthcare through innovative treatments, cutting-edge technology and a heart for our community. We’re right here, sharing one mission: to improve the health of the people we serve.
Key Responsibilities
The Urgent Care Physician is responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients in a collaborative clinical environment. They must also maintain professional standards, prescribe medications, and support the operational goals of the organization.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited medical school and have completed a residency in Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine. They must also be board certified or board eligible and eligible for medical licensure in the state of practice.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Urgent Care — Physician Career Context
Of the 48 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 85% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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