🎙️ Welcome back to another insightful episode of the Physicians and Properties Podcast with your host, Dr. Alex Schloe!
💡 What if the burnout you're feeling isn’t a dead end—but a signpost pointing to something better? What if pivoting out of clinical practice didn’t mean abandoning medicine—but reimagining it on your terms?
In this episode, Dr. John Jurica—a board-certified family physician, former Chief Medical Officer, urgent care co-owner, and founder of the Physician Nonclinical Careers podcast—joins us to talk about how physicians can reclaim control of their time, energy, and purpose by exploring nontraditional paths.
🩺 From launching his own medical practice to leading a hospital system, starting four urgent care clinics, and building a physician-focused education platform, Dr. Jurica shares a powerful perspective on what's possible when we stop settling—and start designing careers we love.
💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ How Dr. Jurica transitioned from full-time clinical work to CMO to entrepreneur
 ✔️ What it’s really like to co-own a multi-site urgent care operation
 ✔️ Why he believes most doctors are never told about nonclinical career options
✔️ The five biggest myths holding physicians back from career freedom
✔️ A peek into his 8-year podcast journey and 70+ nonclinical job types
✔️ How residential assisted living caught his attention—and why he joined the RAL Room Mastermind
✔️ The critical role of coaching, community, and mindset in career pivots
🔥 Key Takeaways:
✔️ You’re not “abandoning medicine” by pivoting—you’re redefining how you serve
 ✔️ Urgent care and DPC can offer autonomy and fulfillment in today’s broken system
 ✔️ Nonclinical roles often pay just as well—and can offer more time, freedom, and impact
 ✔️ Every physician should know they have options, even if they choose to stay clinical
✔️ Legacy isn’t built in burnout—it’s built in clarity, courage, and calling
From urgent care ownership to podcasting and physician coaching, Dr. Jurica’s story is proof that you don’t need to burn out to level up—you just need to know what’s possible. If you're a physician who's ready to explore new paths, build diversified income, and rediscover your why—this episode is your starting point.
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