Urgent Care Physician – Chicago, IL

Pay, Benefits, and Work Arrangement

Base salary: $230,000 – $375,000+
Location: Chicago, IL
Employment: Full Time
Work arrangement: Primarily on-site in Chicago, IL. Patient hours, call, weekends, and administrative time depend on the care setting.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid time off and paid company holidays.
• Employer-supported retirement plan.
• Licensure, credentialing, malpractice coverage, and CME or CE support where applicable.
• Productivity, quality, sign-on, or retention incentive potential depending on the employer and role.
• Final eligibility, plan design, and incentive terms are confirmed with the employer before interview.

An employer represented by Hire Innovative is seeking an Urgent Care Physician in Chicago, IL. The position needs someone who can make efficient, evidence-based decisions for unscheduled patients while recognizing when a condition needs emergency or specialty care. Candidates invited to speak with Hire Innovative will receive the available employer, team, and interview details before deciding whether to proceed.

About the Role

The role is most attractive when staffing, diagnostics, scheduling, and escalation resources support good medicine instead of unsafe volume. Day to day, the person in this position will make efficient, evidence-based decisions for unscheduled patients while recognizing when a condition needs emergency or specialty care. The hiring team values candidates who can explain their experience clearly and compare the role against Chicago workload, commute, and long-term growth considerations. During interviews, candidates can ask directly about reporting lines, workload, performance measures, and the reason for the opening.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat common acute illnesses, minor injuries, and other appropriate walk-in concerns.
• Order and interpret available diagnostics within the clinic’s scope.
• Perform office procedures suited to training, privileges, and patient need.
• Document clearly and give patients practical follow-up, return, and escalation instructions.
• Build dependable working relationships with patients, providers, and support staff while meeting documentation and safety standards.

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with active or eligible state licensure.
• Board eligibility or certification in a relevant primary, emergency, or urgent-care specialty.
• Confident independent judgment across a varied same-day patient mix.
• Efficient documentation and calm communication during high-volume periods.
• Ability to manage priorities independently and communicate early when a decision or resource is needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a comparable care setting or patient population.
• Current role-specific certifications and familiarity with modern clinical documentation systems.

How to Apply

Submit a current resume through the form on this page. A cover letter is optional. Hire Innovative reviews each application for role alignment and contacts candidates whose background matches the opening. Your resume and identifying information will not be sent to the employer without your consent.