Urgent Care Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Urgent Care
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Chesterfield, MO 63017
• Service Setting: Outpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: Oct 19, 2026 - Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8a-8p; Sat-Sun, 9a-5p (moving to 12-hr shifts on weekends)
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults & Pediatrics
• Average Daily Volume: 36-48 patients
• Case Mix: Urgent care, pediatrics, minor procedures

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR: Epic
• Equipment Available Onsite: X-ray, EKG
• Support Staff: MA: 1, Office Staff
• Others: 22 facilities in MO

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC/BE in FP/IM/Peds/ED (ABMS or American Osteopathic Board only)
• Licenses: Universal License (IMLC)
• Certifications: BLS (AHA)
• Experience: Residency trained; BC/BE within 5 yrs of residency; minimum 50 patient encounters in last 12 months
• Other Qualifications: EMR proficiency (Epic preferred), comfortable with minor procedures (sutures, casts, splints), reading EKGs and X-rays.
• Willing to work 12-hr shifts
• Able to see adults & peds

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide urgent care services to patients of all ages presenting with minor injuries and illnesses.
• Perform minor procedures including suturing, wound care, incision and drainage, splinting, and casting.
• Interpret diagnostic studies such as X-rays and EKGs.
• Work collaboratively with medical assistants, radiology technicians, and other support staff.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Epic EMR system.