Staff Physician, Urgent Care (PER DIEM)
Listed compensation
$275k-$330k
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$273k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Urgent Care listings in California | 91 active | 334 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 94% no call · 66% no weekends32 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California 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 |
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