Physician, Urgent Care (Full Time)
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Job summary
NorthBay Health is seeking a Board-Certified, Licensed Urgent Care Physician to join our Northern California health system. The role focuses on outpatient urgent care across multiple centers with a collaborative team of physicians and APPs, delivering high‑quality care in a fast-paced environment.
Ideal candidates hold an MD or DO, California license, and urgent care or emergency medicine experience, and will participate in hospital initiatives while educating patients and families on treatment
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree and California license.
- Board-certified in Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or related field.
- Experience in urgent care or emergency medicine settings.
Responsibilities
- Consult with patients to assess urgent care needs and determine treatment plans.
- Recommend and order diagnostic tests to evaluate illnesses and injuries.
- Monitor lab results and medication adherence.
- Prescribe treatments, therapies, medications, and vaccinations as necessary.
- Educate patients and families on procedures, test results, and treatment options.
- Refer patients to specialists when needed.
- Actively participate in hospital committees and initiatives.
- Collaborate with and supervise APPs to enhance patient care.
Skills
Education
Job description
At NorthBay Health, we are looking for a Board-Certified, Licensed Urgent Care Physician to join our respected health system in Northern California. Our Urgent Care centers provide high-quality, immediate care for non-life-threatening conditions, with compassionate staff and easy access to a comprehensive network of specialists if needed. As part of our team, you'll be integral in delivering timely care to patients in a fast-paced, supportive environment.
NorthBay Health is ideally situated between the San Francisco Bay Area, Napa Valley, and Sacramento, providing residents with abundant recreational and leisure options that promote a healthy, active lifestyle.
At NorthBay Health, our vision is to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve. We are dedicated to improving the well‑being of our community by providing accessible, high‑quality care to all who need it. Every member of our team plays a vital role in delivering compassionate and effective healthcare solutions. We invite you to join us in our mission to ensure that every patient and family member feels valued, respected, and cared for throughout their healthcare journey.
- Urgent Care Locations: American Canyon, Benicia, Dixon, Rio Vista, Winters, Vacaville, Fairfield CA
- Hours of business: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Saturday, Sundays, Weekends 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Inpatient/Outpatient Responsibilities: Outpatient only
- Call Ratio: Balanced call ratio shared among physicians and sites
- Daily Patient Census: Average 20-40 patients per day
- Equipment/Resources: Access to state-of-the-art medical equipment and comprehensive resources
- Provider Support: Collaborative team of physicians and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)
- Consult with patients to assess urgent care needs and determine appropriate treatment plans
- Recommend and order diagnostic tests to evaluate illnesses and injuries
- Monitor lab results and medication adherence
- Prescribe treatments, therapies, medications, and vaccinations as necessary
- Educate patients and families on procedures, test results, and treatment options
- Refer patients to specialists when needed
- Actively participate in hospital committees and initiatives
- Collaborate with and supervise APPs to enhance patient care
- MD or DO degree
- Board-certified in Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or a related field
- Licensed to practice medicine in the state of California
- Proven experience in urgent care or emergency medicine settings
- Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
- Income Guarantee at $354,000
- Full-time: 15 shifts per month - 1 shift: 10 hours
- APP Supervision: $12,000 per year per 1.0 FTE APP
- Signing Bonus: up to $30,000
- Retention Bonus (beginning at the completion of the 2nd year): up to $30,000 per year
- Relocation bonus: Up to $10,000 (based on location)
- Emphasis on positive work-life balance
- 0.5 -1.0 FTE Physicians eligible for comprehensive benefits, including Health, Dental, PTO, Sick Pay, Retirement Options.
- Opportunity to work within energized, collaborative clinical teams
Demonstrates NorthBay Health's True North Values: Nurture Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellence. These values guide behavior, accountability, teamwork, and commitment to high‑quality patient care.
NorthBay Health is an independent, nonprofit health system serving the Napa, Solano, and Yolo County regions. We are expanding access to care across our communities through two acute‑care hospitals, including a Level II Trauma Center and a Level III NICU maternity unit, along with a cancer center, urgent care locations, and a growing network of primary and specialty care clinics.
We provide advanced services in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, orthopedics, surgery, and outpatient specialties. NorthBay Health is nationally recognized for quality care, including Magnet with Distinction designation for nursing and multiple U.S. News and World Report high performing recognitions.
We are committed to being the trusted healthcare partner of choice and offer an environment where employees can grow, contribute meaningfully, and support the health of our communities.
NorthBay Health offers a comprehensive benefits package based on established eligibility requirements. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life, disability, and long‑term care coverage, paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, education reimbursement for eligible roles, professional development and training programs, Employee Assistance Program, wellness programs, recognition programs, shift differentials, and market‑based compensation review and increases subject to approval and organizational performance.
NorthBay Health uses a structured compensation framework. Staff-level positions use a step-based system (Steps 1-5) based on years of directly related experience, with Step 5 representing 20 or more years of experience in the role. Manager level and above positions are paid a fixed annual base salary and are eligible for a variable incentive compensation plan. Physician compensation is structured based on specialty and role requirements.
NorthBay Health is primarily an onsite organization due to the nature of healthcare. Some roles may allow hybrid or remote work based on business needs.
Remote work is not supported in Washington, Ohio, Wyoming, North Dakota, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or outside of the United States.
NorthBay Health utilizes a managed service provider (MSP) for agency partnerships and is not currently engaging external recruiting firms outside of established agreements. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or third-party candidate submissions. Please do not contact NorthBay Health employees, leaders, physicians, or hiring managers regarding recruitment or job postings.
Visit NorthBay Health Careers for recruitment FAQs and additional information.
- Job Identification 4929
- Job Category Physician
- Locations 4500 Business Center Drive, Fairfield, CA, 94534, US
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