Job Title: Urgent Care Physician
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Wilkins Township, PA
• Service Setting: Outpatient – Urgent Care
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: September 1, 2025 – Ongoing
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday – Sunday, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
COVERAGE DATES
• Ongoing need beginning September 1, 2025
PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: All ages (Pediatrics through Geriatrics)
• Patient Volume/Census: 3–4 patients per hour
• Case Mix: General urgent care – cold/flu, rashes, abrasions, lacerations, sprains, minor burns, wound care, splinting
FACILITY INFORMATION
• EMR System: Epic
• Specialty Backup Available: Remote physician support for escalation
• Support Staff Available: Medical Assistants, Radiology Technologists
• Reason for Coverage: Team Growth
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 90 days
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Suturing, Wound Care, and Incision & Drainage (I&D)
• Splinting
• X-Rays and EKG interpretation
• Drawing Blood and IV placement
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Active Pennsylvania medical license
• Board: Board Certified in Emergency Medicine or equivalent urgent care qualification
• DEA: Active DEA Certification
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, CSR
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in urgent care or 1 year in emergency medicine
• Other Qualifications: Ability to work independently, proficiency with Epic EMR, willingness to travel between Wilkins Township, Monroeville, Murrysville, Jeanette, Greensburg, and North Huntingdon (within 30 miles)
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide urgent care services to patients of all ages
• Independently manage minor illnesses and injuries
• Perform procedures including wound care, splinting, I&Ds, X-ray/EKG interpretation, and venipuncture
• Refer high-acuity cases to local ER
• Chart accurately using Epic EMR
• Collaborate with support staff and escalate to remote physician as needed