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San Rafael, California

Physician - Urgent Care

Urgent CareNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$275k-$900k

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Job Description

San Rafael, 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%25 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 Family Practice or Emergency Medicine trained physicians.
  • Must be comfortable in a single provider setting.
  • Current CA state license is a plus.

The Practice

  • Marin Terra Linda Urgent Care – San Rafael, California
  • 5 exam rooms.
  • Multiple referral resources within the MarinHealth and UCSF Health systems.
  • Facility hours are Mon-Fri 10am-8pm and Sat/Sun 9am-5pm.
  • Annual volume of 14,000 with 45 patients per day.
  • Point of care testing, on-site x-ray, and Quest Diagnostics down the doors.

The Community

San Rafael, California, is a picturesque city in Marin County that blends natural beauty, historic charm, and a vibrant community atmosphere.

Anchored by the Mission San Rafael Arcángel, the city reflects its deep historical roots while offering modern cultural attractions.

Outdoor enthusiasts can explore China Camp State Park, perfect for hiking, biking, and kayaking along the scenic shoreline.

  • Downtown San Rafael is lively, with unique shops, art galleries, and a variety of dining options.
  • The city enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate, ideal for outdoor activities and community events year-round.

San Rafael’s location near the Golden Gate Bridge provides easy access to San Francisco, wine country, and coastal attractions.

Known for its friendly neighborhoods, strong arts scene, and proximity to nature, San Rafael offers a fulfilling lifestyle that appeals to families and professionals alike.

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 high-quality urgent care services in a single-provider setting while managing an average of 45 patients per day. Collaborate with local health systems and utilize on-site diagnostic tools to ensure effective patient outcomes.

Requirements

Must be a Board Eligible or Board Certified physician in Family Practice or Emergency Medicine. A current California state medical license is considered a plus for this role.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient careClinical assessmentX-ray interpretationSingle provider managementMedical diagnosisTreatment planningReferral coordination

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 9.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the Urgent Care market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$275k–$900kUrgent Care median $374k (middle half $302k–$588k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$531k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Urgent Care listings in California91 active337 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonus · loan repaymentCalifornia Physician listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 29% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Urgent Care hiring demand#13 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 47 days · 31% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 94 postings, 148 closed
New Urgent Care listings470 in the last 30 days271 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Urgent Care pay trend+9.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Urgent Care Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 333 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Med America

Hospitals and Health Care
Emeryville, CA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

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

Living in San Rafael

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.24M≈ 4.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,166/mo≈ 14% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
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.

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