Staff Physician, Urgent Care (PER DIEM)
Listed compensation
$275k-$330k
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- Employment & setting
- Per Diem
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join AltaMed as a Urgent Care Physician – Per Diem, $275K-$330K in Pico Rivera, California, United States. 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.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $275K - $330K
- Malpractice insurance covered.
- 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
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers competitive compensation. Work with AltaMed in Pico Rivera, California, United States.
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
Urgent Care — Physician Career Context
Of the 45 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 69% have no call, 49% 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).
Alta Med holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 61 active listings.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Urgent Care roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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