# Urgent Care Physician- Idaho > Commonwealth Medical Services · Fernan Lake Village, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-01-05 **Workplace:** on_site **Department:** Docs - WEST ## Description ### **Urgent Care Physician (MD/DO)** ### **Position Summary** The Urgent Care Physician provides prompt, high-quality medical care to patients presenting with acute illnesses and minor injuries. This role focuses on efficient patient evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment in a fast-paced urgent care environment, emphasizing patient safety, evidence-based practice, and excellent customer service. ### **Key Responsibilities** - Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with acute illnesses and non-life-threatening injuries - Perform medical procedures commonly seen in urgent care settings, including suturing, splinting, incision and drainage, wound care, and foreign body removal - Order, interpret, and review diagnostic tests such as laboratory studies, EKGs, and imaging (e.g., X-ray) - Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with clinical guidelines - Provide patient education on diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up care - Triage and stabilize patients and refer to emergency services when higher levels of care are required - Collaborate with nursing staff, advanced practice providers, and ancillary services - Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation in the electronic health record - Adhere to quality, safety, and regulatory standards - Participate in quality improvement and patient satisfaction initiatives ### **Qualifications** - Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) - Completion of an accredited residency program (e.g., Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics) - Board eligible or board certified in an applicable specialty - Active or eligible state medical license - DEA registration or eligibility - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred ### **Skills and Competencies** - Strong clinical and procedural skills - Ability to manage high patient volumes in a fast-paced environment - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Commitment to patient-centered, efficient care - Strong teamwork and adaptability ### **Work Environment** - Urgent care or walk-in clinic setting - Variable shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays - Minimal to no overnight call depending on practice model ## Requirements MD/DO with board certification in Urgent Care, Family Medicine, or Emergency Medicine and an active Texas medical license. Strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to providing quality patient care are essential. ## Apply [Apply at Commonwealth Medical Services](https://apply.workable.com/commonwealth-medical-services/j/9B7A6AD1C4/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)