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Truckee, California

Physician - Urgent Care - Northstar Medical Clinic

Urgent CareFull-Time

Listed compensation

$275k-$900k

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Truckee, CA – Seeking Urgent Care Physicians

Join the Physician Partnership Where You Can Increase Your Impact

Vituity’s ownership model provides autonomy, local control, and a national system of support, so you can focus your attention where you want it to be – on your patients.

Join the Vituity Team. Vituity is a 100% physician-owned partnership and is led by frontline physicians that are all equitable owners.

As an equal and valued partner from day one, our ownership model provides you with financial transparency, a comprehensive benefits package including profit distribution, and multiple career development opportunities.

Our leadership understands what your practice needs to thrive and gives you autonomy and local control so you can provide care when, where, and how your patients need it. You are backed by a best-in-class corporate healthcare team and supported by the broad peer-level expertise of 9,000 Vituity clinicians.

At Vituity we’ve cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call “culture of brilliance.”

Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.

Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 900 practices across the country, serving 14.5+ million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.

The Opportunity

  • Seeking Board Eligible/Certified Urgent Care physicians.
  • Current CA state license is a plus.
  • Expertise in fracture and joint reductions as well as trauma care is required.

The Practice

  • Northstar Medical Clinic – Truckee, California
  • 8-room seasonal urgent care that primarily cares for injured skiers and snowboarders.
  • Facility hours are 9am-5pm.
  • Approximately 2 patients per hour.
  • Epic EMR.
  • Point of care testing available including diagnostic x-rays, urinalysis, urine hCG, and rapid strep/viral panels.

The Community

Truckee, California, nestled in the Sierra Nevada mountains, is a vibrant and picturesque town known for its outdoor recreation, historic charm, and close-knit community.

Downtown Truckee features beautifully preserved 19th-century architecture, boutique shops, and a lively dining scene.

The area offers year-round outdoor activities, from skiing and snowboarding at nearby resorts like Northstar and Palisades Tahoe in winter, to hiking, biking, and paddleboarding on Donner Lake during the warmer months.

Truckee’s seasonal weather includes snowy winters and mild, sunny summers, making it a haven for adventure enthusiasts.

  • Its location near Lake Tahoe provides additional opportunities for water sports and alpine beauty.
  • Truckee’s mix of small-town charm, outdoor lifestyle, and convenient access to natural wonders make it an exceptional place to live and thrive, offering a balanced blend of relaxation and adventure.

Benefits & Beyond*

Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.

  • Superior Health Plan Options
  • Dental, Vision, HSA, life and AD&D coverage, and more
  • Partnership models allows a K-1 status pay structure, allowing high tax deductions
  • Extraordinary 401K Plan with high tax reduction and faster balance growth
  • Eligible to receive an Annual Profit Distribution/yearly cash bonus
  • EAP and travel assistance included
  • Student loan refinancing discounts
  • Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees

Estimated annual base compensation of $275,000 – $900,000, depending on site, specialty, clinical volume, schedule, and experience. Compensation for part-time and per diem roles is prorated based on clinical hours worked.

In addition, Vituity physicians participate in our partnership model from day one, which includes profit distributions, equity ownership, and K-1 tax advantages. Total compensation including partnership income varies by site and may significantly exceed the range shown.

We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.

Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

*Visa status applicants benefits vary. Please speak to a recruiter for more details.

Applicants only. No agencies please.

Key Responsibilities

Provide urgent care services to patients, including injured skiers and snowboarders, at the Northstar Medical Clinic. Perform clinical procedures such as fracture and joint reductions while utilizing point-of-care testing and Epic EMR systems.

Requirements

Must be a Board Eligible or Board Certified Urgent Care physician. Expertise in trauma care and fracture/joint reductions is required, with a California state license considered a plus.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Fracture ReductionJoint ReductionPatient CareRapid Strep TestingClinical Leadership

Urgent Care — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$588k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $531k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Urgent Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Urgent Care - Northstar Medical Clinic at Vituity a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 21,310 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Salary Distribution12 jobs · 8 employers

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2
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks11 jobs · 8 employers

CME allowance
73%
401k / retirement match
36% this job
Sign-on bonus
18%
Relocation assistance
18%
Loan repayment
9% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Urgent Care listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 346 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Truckee

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$958k≈ 3.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,444/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Vituity

Hospitals and Health Care
Emeryville, CA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Superior Health Plan Options
Dental, Vision, HSA, life and AD&D coverage
Partnership model with K-1 status pay structure
Extraordinary 401K Plan
Annual Profit Distribution/yearly cash bonus
EAP and travel assistance
Student loan refinancing discounts