Urgent Care Physician
at Included Health
We're looking for a board-certified physician with broad clinical expertise and a passion for improving healthcare access and quality.
Job Overview
Published
Sep 14, 2026
Expires
Dec 13, 2026
Source
Included Health
Region
US
Type
Remote / Work From Home
Category
WFH
Salary
$185,400 / year
Experience
3+ years
Seniority
Director
Job Description
We're looking for a board-certified physician with broad clinical expertise and a passion for improving healthcare access and quality. You'll provide care to patients of all ages across a wide range of conditions, maintain accurate and current patient records, and work collaboratively with our provider and support teams. You should have at least 3 years of post-residency experience in high-volume Urgent Care or Primary Care settings. Start a conversation with us and learn how you can positively impact the lives of patients and play a role in improving healthcare. This role will report to the Medical Director of Urgent Care. 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
Provide administrative support or cross-coverage for reviewing laboratory test results
Scheduling flexibility to include evenings and weekends
Required Qualifications
Completion of a 3-year Family 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
Eligible for the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLCC) is required
Active and unrestricted state medical license in at least one state; residing in an IMLC state is required
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
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
Telemedicine or virtual care experience with video based visits
Experience with Athena EMR
Experience and interest in supervising Nurse practitioners
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.
Shift Obligations
1,664 annual hours (32 hours per week)
Weekday evening shifts: A minimum of 8 hours per week, between 5-11p PST
AND
Weekend shifts: Every other weekend, Saturday AND Sunday, 8 hours/day, (7a-11p)
Day/Evening rotation every other weekend
Holiday shifts: 3 per calendar year
Please only proceed to apply if you are comfortable with the contractual scheduling requirements
Modified Full-Time: 32hrs/wk min - $185,400/yr on average with guaranteed base + equity + benefits. Additionally, Included Health offers productivity incentives for employees who exceed the visit target. Details of the incentive structure will be discussed during the interview process. 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 .
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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. Originally posted on Himalayas
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Is the Urgent Care Physician role 100% remote?+
Yes, this is a fully remote work-from-home position with Included Health. You can collaborate asynchronously, manage project deliverables, and participate in virtual team meetings from your home office without daily commuting.
What qualifications and experience are needed for Urgent Care Physician?+
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Who is eligible to apply for this job?+
This remote opening welcomes applications from US and eligible remote regions. Candidates must ensure they meet the work authorization, residency, or independent contractor criteria required by Included Health.
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