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Alta Med
Pico Rivera, California

Staff Physician, Urgent Care (PER DIEM)

Urgent CarePer Diem

Listed compensation

$275k-$330k

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Grow Healthy

If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn’t just welcomed – it’s nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference.

We don’t just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone.

Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it’s a calling that drives us forward every day.

Job Overview

A Staff Physician in Urgent Care provides medical care to patients in an urgent care facility, offering immediate treatment for various non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses. The Physician diagnoses, treats, and manages patients with various medical conditions and ensures quality patient care.

Minimum Requirements

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree.
  • Valid, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of California and Board certification in the chosen specialty required or Board Eligible, with the expectation to become board certified within 18 months of employment.
  • Completion of a residency program in an appropriate field.
  • Ongoing continuing medical education to stay current with medical advances.

A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.

Compensation

$274,684.80 - $329,621.76 annually

Compensation Disclaimer

Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. AltaMed is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's value and the role's strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.

  • Benefits & Career Development
  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Commuter Flexible Spending
  • Career Advancement & Development opportunities
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays
  • Paid CME Days
  • Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Corporate Employee Discounts
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Pet Care Insurance

Job Advertisement & Application Compliance Statement

AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers.

You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you.

After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

Key Responsibilities

The Staff Physician provides immediate medical care and treatment for non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses in an urgent care setting. They are responsible for diagnosing and managing various medical conditions to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and possess a valid, unrestricted license to practice medicine in California. Board certification or eligibility is required, along with a valid BLS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient diagnosisMedical treatmentClinical practice

Urgent Care — Physician Career Context

Of the 32 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 94% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$302k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $273k 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
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$273k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Urgent Care listings in California91 active334 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 94% no call · 66% no weekends32 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Physician listings: 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 26% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Urgent Care pay trend+1.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Urgent Care Jobs

31 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

28 jobs · 10 employers
6
<$345k
18
$345k-400k
0
$400k-455k
2
$455k-510k
2
$510k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

27 jobs · 10 employers
401k / retirement match
93% this job
Sign-on bonus
22%
CME allowance
15% this job
Relocation assistance
15%
Loan repayment
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physician - Emergency Medicine

Med America · Sacramento, California

$275k-$900k
#2

Remote Emergency Medicine Radiologist

Radiology Partners · Chicago, IL, United States

$550k-$650k
#3

Emergency Medicine Physician

$250k-$500k
#4

Emergency Medicine Physician | $460K + $75K Sign-On | Charleston, Illinois

$460K
+ 29 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 1.5
Below most Urgent Care listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 334 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Alta Med

Wellness and Fitness Services
Los Angeles, CA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts
Commuter Flexible Spending
Career Advancement & Development opportunities
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Paid CME Days
Malpractice insurance and tail coverage

Living in Pico Rivera

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$753k≈ 2.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,291/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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