Physician - Urgent Care (Martinez, CA)
Organization: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Northern California Health Care System
Location: Martinez VA Medical Center, 150 Muir Rd, Martinez, CA 94553 (Community-Based Outpatient Clinic)
Position Highlights
Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday; Clinical hours approximate ~36 hours/week, flexible within urgent care framework
Setting: On-site urgent care at Martinez VA CBOC-acute, non-life-threatening conditions only (after-hours emergencies are referred to 911)
Key Responsibilities
Diagnose and treat Veterans presenting with minor injuries, acute illnesses, and non-critical conditions
Order diagnostic tests (labs, imaging), perform point-of-care procedures, manage medications, and initiate referrals
Collaborate with multidisciplinary VA teams to ensure continuity of care and follow-up
Adhere to VA clinical protocols, documentation standards, and veteran-centered care guidelines
Qualifications & Requirements
Degree: MD or DO from accredited institution
Licensure: Full, unrestricted U.S. medical license
Training: Residency in Emergency, Family, or Internal Medicine with significant urgent care/emergency experience preferred
Board Status: Board-certified or board-eligible
Citizenship: U.S. citizenship required (exceptions when qualified citizens unavailable)
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range: $260,000 - $325,000 annually
Leave: 50-55 days/year (26 annual + 13 sick + 11 federal holidays + CME days)
Retirement: Federal pension (vests in 5 years) + Thrift Savings Plan with matching
Insurance: Federal health, dental, vision, term life, long-term care
CME Stipend: $1,000/year for full-time, board-certified providers
Malpractice Protection: VA covers liability and tail coverage
EDRP: Up to $200,000 in educational debt repayment over 1-5 years (eligibility required within 4 months of hire)
Incentives: Recruitment/sign-on bonuses and relocation support authorized
Work Environment
Urgent care services provided within modern Martinez VA CBOC
A collaborative team environment focused on Veteran-centered outpatient care
Strong support and referral networks available through Martinez Medical Center and nearby facilities
Serve Those Who Served - Make an impact as an Urgent Care Physician at the Martinez VA Clinic. Apply today and begin a rewarding career caring for Veterans!
Kelly De Boer, VA Physician Recruiter, Kelly.deboer@va.gov