Urgent Care- Physician

St. Elizabeth Physicians; Newport (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Physicians seeks a Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine physician to join our Urgent Care team in a collaborative, high‑quality care setting. You will be supported by the St.

Elizabeth Healthcare system and will work with a strong referral base to deliver patient‑centered care. The Urgent Care Physician role emphasizes high‑quality, patient‑focused care in a team environment, with a visible, positive experience for patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine residency program.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of practice.
• Board certified or board eligible in Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine.
• Board certification must be maintained, with no lapse longer than one year.
• Certification must be recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties or the American Osteopathic Association.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and educate patients presenting for urgent care services.
• Prescribe medications and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing, and support staff to deliver coordinated care.
• Maintain a professional, welcoming presence with patients, families, and team members, both in person and by phone.
• Support operational, administrative, and organizational goals of St. Elizabeth Physicians.
• Contribute to a culture focused on quality, service excellence, and financial stewardship.

Education

MD/DO

Residency in Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine

Job description

Job Type

Regular

Scheduled Hours

32.5

Job Description

St. Elizabeth Physicians is seeking a Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine physician to join our growing, well‑respected Urgent Care team. This position is supported by our award‑winning hospital system, St. Elizabeth Healthcare, and offers the opportunity to practice in a collaborative environment with a strong and established referral base.

Position Overview

The Urgent Care Physician provides high‑quality, patient‑focused care in a team‑based clinical setting. This role is highly visible and plays a key part in creating a positive experience for patients, colleagues, and the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and educate patients presenting for urgent care services
• Prescribe medications and develop appropriate treatment plans
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing, and support staff to deliver coordinated care
• Maintain a professional, welcoming presence with patients, families, and team members, both in person and by phone
• Support operational, administrative, and organizational goals of St. Elizabeth Physicians
• Contribute to a culture focused on quality, service excellence, and financial stewardship

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine residency program
• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of practice
• Board certified or board eligible in Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine
• Board certification must be maintained, with no lapse longer than one year
• Certification must be recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties or the American Osteopathic Association

About St. Elizabeth

St. Elizabeth Physicians is a physician led multi-specialty physician group organization consisting of 517 physicians, 334 advanced practice providers and more than 2,000 non-provider associates. We are very proud of our culture around physician wellness and our high physician engagement and satisfaction scores. St. Elizabeth Physicians serves more than 409,000 patients in our more than 121 conveniently located practices in Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio. In partnership with St. Elizabeth Healthcare, we are transforming how care is delivered in our region.

We are a mission and values driven organization, focused on patient-centered care, accountability, community, innovation, teamwork and excellence. St. Elizabeth is a regional healthcare provider continually recognized as one of the nation's best. Our mission is to ensure our patients receive comprehensive and compassionate care - anywhere. St. Elizabeth Physicians is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age or any other characteristic that is protected by state or federal law.