Urgent Care Collaborating Physician – Fast-Paced Team Care

Patient Plus Urgent Care; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Patient Plus Urgent Care in Baton Rouge seeks an experienced Collaborating Physician to deliver high-quality urgent care. You will evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute illnesses and injuries while guiding advanced practice providers and maintaining clinical standards in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate holds an MD/DO, active LA license, and DEA registration, with BLS/ACLS; PALS preferred, and prior urgent care or ER experience is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Louisiana medical license in good standing.
• Current DEA registration to prescribe medications.
• BLS and ACLS certification; PALS preferred.
• Experience in emergency, urgent care, or acute settings preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with NPs and PAs in a team-based model.
• Willingness to serve as collaborating physician for APPs.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care in a fast-paced urgent care environment.
• Offer clinical guidance, consultation, and support to NPs and PAs.
• Assist with complex clinical decision-making and treatment planning.
• Ensure care complies with clinical standards, policies, and regulations.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Diagnostic skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Medical documentation

Multitasking

Emergency/urgent care experience

Education

MD/DO degree

Job description

Patient Plus Urgent Care in Baton Rouge seeks an experienced Collaborating Physician to deliver high-quality urgent care. You will evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute illnesses and injuries while guiding advanced practice providers and maintaining clinical standards in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate holds an MD/DO, active LA license, and DEA registration, with BLS/ACLS; PALS preferred, and prior urgent care or ER experience is strongly preferred.