Urgent Care Physician

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time-off

Health insurance plans starting day-1

CME reimbursement

Job summary

A community health center in Massachusetts is seeking an Urgent Care Physician to provide quality patient care across diverse age groups and conditions. The role involves examining and treating patients, maintaining electronic health records, and participating in after-hours care. Ideal candidates are MD or DO graduates with residency completion in relevant fields and urgent-care procedural skills. Compensation ranges from $210,000 to $230,000 per year, along with generous benefits including paid vacation and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical school (MD or DO).
• Board Certification in Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Med/Peds within one year of residency completion.
• Completion of a Family Medicine, Med/Peds, or Emergency Medicine residency program.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care to patients with acute medical problems.
• Examine patients, formulate diagnostic plans, and order diagnostic testing.
• Promote continuity of care with the primary care team.

Skills

Urgent-care procedural skills

Fluency in EKG interpretation

Joint injections

Education

Graduate of an accredited medical school (MD or DO)

Completion of a Family Medicine, Med/Peds, or Emergency Medicine residency program

Board Certification in Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine

Job description

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center is the largest community health center in Massachusetts, serving Worcester, Framingham, Milford and surrounding communities.

Our inclusive workplace fosters teamwork, accountability, and respect. We are an equal opportunity employer and embrace diversity.

Summary

The Urgent Care Physician will work with a multidisciplinary team, providing high‑quality patient care under the PCMH model across a broad range of conditions and age groups.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide medical care to patients with acute medical problems or acute exacerbations of chronic illnesses.
• Examine patients, formulate diagnostic plans, order diagnostic testing, interpret findings, and implement treatment plans.
• Provide acute care for patients across the lifespan, including infants and pregnant patients.
• Determine need for consultation and assist with care provided by specialists; participate in procedures as trained.
• Prescribe and assess effectiveness of pharmaceuticals and treatment regimens appropriate for patients’ medical conditions.
• Promote continuity of care with the primary care team and facilitate appropriate follow‑up.
• Meet the Health Center’s annual productivity goal.
• Maintain and update Electronic Health Records in a systematic format; complete documentation within 48 hours.
• Participate in after‑hours and weekend calls on a rotating basis per schedule assigned by the Medical Director.
• Work weekday evening hours and Saturday morning hours on a rotating basis.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical school (MD or DO).
• Board Certification in Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine or Med/Peds within one year of residency completion.
• Completion of a Family Medicine, Med/Peds, or Emergency Medicine residency program.
• Fluent in urgent‑care procedural skills including stitching and suturing, joint injections, EKG interpretation, skin procedures, and reproductive‑health procedures.

Compensation and Benefits

• $210,000–$230,000 per year.
• Generous time‑off: 4 weeks paid vacation, 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 5 sick days, and 3 extended sick days.
• Qualified for HRSA Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Health insurance plans starting day‑1; employer pays 79% of premiums.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability paid 100% by employer.
• Competitive retirement plan with company match.
• CME reimbursement.