Physician - Internal Medicine

Walk-In Clinic Physician

Mount Sinai Medical Center - Key West, FL

Position: Walk-In Clinic Physician
Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Department: Primary & Urgent Care
Reports To: Medical Director / Clinic Director
Location: Key West

Position Summary

We are seeking a compassionate, experienced, and patient-focused Walk-In Clinic Physician to provide high-quality, timely medical care to patients presenting with acute illnesses, minor injuries, and routine primary-care needs. The physician will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients across a broad range of medical conditions while maintaining excellent clinical standards and patient satisfaction.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced outpatient environment, possesses strong clinical judgment, and can independently manage a diverse patient population.

Schedule & Availability

• Flexible full-time and part-time scheduling available.
• Shifts are typically 10–12 hours in duration.
• Weekend coverage is required, with weekend shifts scheduled on a rotating or mutually agreed-upon basis.
• Physicians should be comfortable working extended shifts in a busy walk-in clinic environment.
• Specific scheduling arrangements will be discussed during the interview process.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients presenting with acute illnesses, minor injuries, and common medical conditions.
• Obtain comprehensive medical histories and perform physical examinations.
• Develop appropriate diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up recommendations.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and other diagnostic studies as clinically indicated.
• Perform appropriate in-office procedures, including wound care, suturing, splinting, drainage of uncomplicated abscesses, and other minor procedures within the physician's scope of practice.
• Prescribe medications and provide appropriate patient education.
• Identify patients requiring emergency or specialty care and arrange appropriate referrals or transfers.
• Provide preventive-care counseling and address routine primary-care concerns when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete electronic medical records.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, clinical staff, specialists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Follow evidence-based clinical guidelines, applicable regulations, and clinic policies.
• Participate in quality-improvement and patient-safety initiatives.
• Maintain professional licensure, certifications, and continuing medical education requirements.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited residency program.
• Current, unrestricted medical license in Florida.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or another relevant specialty.
• Current DEA registration, as applicable.
• Current BLS certification; ACLS certification preferred if not EM Board certified.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently in a high-volume outpatient setting.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.
• If Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Board Certified/Eligible, possibility of providing coverage for our other practices during abscences.
• Availability and willingness to provide weekend coverage.
• Ability to work 10–12-hour clinical shifts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in urgent care, walk-in clinic, emergency medicine, family medicine, or outpatient primary care.
• Experience performing common outpatient procedures.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR).
• Multilingual skills are a plus.
• Interest in developing long-term relationships with patients and the local community.

Work Environment

This position is based in a fast-paced outpatient walk-in clinic. The physician will care for patients of varying ages and medical backgrounds and should be comfortable managing multiple patients efficiently while maintaining a high standard of care.