Urgent Care Physician (Locum)

Location: Erie, PA (Erie VA Medical Center)
Duration: 6-month contract + 6-month option
Start Date: May 1, 2026

Position Overview

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Physician (FM or IM) to provide onsite urgent care services at the Erie VA Medical Center. This role focuses on delivering high-quality, timely care to veterans in a fast-paced urgent care setting.

Schedule

• Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (12-hour shifts)
• Coverage: 7 days/week including weekends and federal holidays
• Physicians must be present during scheduled shifts and support full operational coverage

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties (Approx. 85%)

• Provide urgent care evaluation, triage, and treatment
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests
• Perform procedures as clinically indicated (e.g., laceration repair, I&D, splinting, etc.)
• Stabilize and transfer patients when higher level of care is required
• Document all encounters in the VA electronic health record (CPRS)
• Provide discharge instructions and follow-up care guidance

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in consultations and referrals
• Communicate test results to patients and providers
• Adhere to VA clinical standards and protocols
• Participate in patient safety and quality reporting

Administrative Duties (Approx. 15%)

• Attend staff meetings as required
• Complete QA/QI documentation
• Maintain timely and accurate medical records
• Participate in performance evaluations (FPPE/OPPE)

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited institution
• Board Certified or Board Eligible (Family Medicine or Internal Medicine)
• Active, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state
• BLS & ACLS certification required
• DEA registration (active or eligible)
• Strong English communication skills

Experience Requirements

• Experience in Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine, or Acute Care settings preferred
• Ability to independently manage a wide range of urgent care conditions
• Proficiency in common urgent care procedures

Arrow ARC supports Veterans Health Administration facilities and offices across the U.S. with health care staffing and program support via the 10-year Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP). We provide staffing solutions to address critical shortages in VHA medical facilities caused by turnover, recruitment issues, seasonal needs, surges or emergencies.

Arrow is a certified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business joint venture between Artemis ARC and Aptive Resources, two award-winning companies that share an agile, mission-focused, results driven approach in the federal sector.​ Arrow provides management consulting services and specializes in working with federal government agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and Office of Personnel Management.​

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.