Urgent Care Physician, Independent Contractor

We are seeking a highly motivated physician who enjoys management of all health conditions and who is passionate about raising the standard of healthcare for everyone. The Physician will be responsible for caring for patients of all ages, maintaining accurate and current patient records, and working collaboratively with our provider and support teams. Start a conversation with us and learn how you can positively impact the lives of patients and play a role in improving healthcare. Medical malpractice insurance coverage is included.

Responsibilities:
Perform age-appropriate history and virtual examinations, evaluate, diagnose, recommend treatment plan and document findings appropriately and timely Deliver high quality patient care while maintaining safety Document medical information of patients and review patient history at each visit Request consultation or referral with other health care providers when appropriate Counsel and educate patients Order and interpret diagnostic tests as needed Evaluate, triage and manage pediatric and adult patients for acute care, and have experience with chronic disease management and mental health conditions. Actively maintain knowledge of current medical research and trends Scheduling flexibility to include evenings and weekends

Required Qualifications:
Completion of a 3-year Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine residency 3+ years post residency experience in a fast paced Urgent Care or Primary Care outpatient setting Active ABMS or AOA Board Certification in Family Medicine or dual boarded Internal Medicine + Pediatrics. Completion of U.S. Medical Licensing Examination Active and unrestricted state medical license in at least one state (5+ licenses preferred) Experience and comfort providing care for all ages, newborn to adult populations Ability to function within an integrated medical practice Extensive breadth of clinical expertise Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Demonstrable proficiency with technology Demonstrate flexibility Not under current exclusion or sanction by any state or federal health care program, including Medicare or Medicaid, and is not identified as an “excluded person” by the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services or the General Service Administration (GSA), or reprimanded or sanctioned by Medicare Must maintain Medicare active status

Preferred Qualifications:
Multistate licensure (5+ licenses preferred) Prefer candidates with licenses in GA, AL, TN, MO, SC, IN, OK, MS Telemedicine or virtual care experience with video based visits Experience with Athena EMR Experience and interest in supervising Nurse Practitioners

Scheduling Expectations:
Recommend a minimum of 25% of prescheduled time on weekends. Recommend a minimum 25% of prescheduled time after 5p local time zone. Minimum of 8 scheduled hours required every quarter to stay active as an IH Direct IC. Prescheduling for higher per visit rates is not guaranteed and will depend on IH business needs. Set schedule 30 days in advance with potential to join additional ad hoc shifts. Schedules finalized 7 days before the start of the month. Expectation of 90% schedule adherence.

Physical/Cognitive Requirements:
Prompt and regular attendance at assigned work location. Ability to remain seated in a stationary position for prolonged periods. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate keyboard, computer and other office-related equipment. No heavy lifting is expected, though occasional exertion of about 20 lbs. of force (e.g., lifting a computer / laptop) may be required. Ability to interact with leadership, employees, and members in an appropriate manner.

Compensation for this position is structured as a per-visit rate that varies based on scheduled hours per month. The physician per-visit rate ranges from $28.50 to $33.00, with higher rates available for greater monthly scheduling commitments: $28.50 for 0–19 hours, $30.00 for 20–39 hours, $31.50 for 40–59 hours, and $33.00 for 60+ hours. This structure is intended to provide transparent and consistent compensation based on expected monthly hours, with final compensation determined by the scheduled commitment for the role and other job-related factors consistent with Included Health’s compensation practices

About Included Health

Included Health is a new kind of healthcare company, delivering integrated virtual care and navigation. We’re on a mission to raise the standard of healthcare for everyone. We break down barriers to provide high-quality care for every person in every community — no matter where they are in their health journey or what type of care they need, from acute to chronic, behavioral to physical. We offer our members care guidance, advocacy, and access to personalized virtual and in-person care for everyday and urgent care, primary care, behavioral health, and specialty care. It’s all included. Learn more at includedhealth.com.

-----
Included Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law. Included Health considers all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and California law.