AltaMed·Pico Rivera, California
The Staff Physician provides immediate medical treatment for non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses in an urgent care setting. They are responsible for diagnosing, treating, and managing patients to ensure high-quality care.
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A Staff Physician in Urgent Care provides medical care to patients in an urgent care facility, offering immediate treatment for various non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses. The Physician diagnoses, treats, and manages patients with various medical conditions and ensures quality patient care.
Minimum Requirements
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree.
Valid, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of California and Board certification in the chosen specialty required or Board Eligible, with the expectation to become board certified within 18 months of employment.
Completion of a residency program in an appropriate field.
Ongoing continuing medical education to stay current with medical advances.
A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.
$274,684.80 - $329,621.76 annually
Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. AltaMed is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's value and the role's strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.
AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree, a valid California medical license, and be Board Certified or Eligible. Completion of a residency program and a valid BLS certification are also required.
Market context
In California, physician openings are typically driven by ongoing demand across large health systems, outpatient groups, and specialty practices, with competition shaped by board eligibility, licensure, and specialty fit. For this role category, candidates are often compared on clinical experience, communication skills, and readiness to work within team-based care. The job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving candidates research time. Review the CPT and BLS requirements carefully and confirm your experience aligns with the listed laboratory and acute-care expectations before applying.
