Primary Care Medical Director opening in northern Vermont

Britt Medical Search; Montreal; On-site; CAD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Medical Director of Primary Care to oversee outpatient services while maintaining a clinical role. This position offers competitive compensation, leadership opportunities, and a collaborative work environment. Enjoy the benefits of a scenic community with ample outdoor activities and a supportive healthcare team.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Medical Director Stipend

Annual Quality Bonus up to $10,000

5 weeks vacation

CME time and funds

Relocation/rental assistance up to $19,000

Malpractice insurance with tail coverage

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of outpatient primary care practice.
• Full-time outpatient role with leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee outpatient care and guide medical directors.
• Dedicate 28 hours per week to patient contact.

Skills

Leadership

Community Commitment

EMR Optimization

Patient Care

IT Support

Tools

Meditech Expanse EMR

Dragon Dictation

Job description

Seeking a Medical Director of Primary Care and Outpatient Medicine, reporting to the Chief Medical Officer. The role oversees outpatient care, guides medical directors of quality for primary care, facilitates office flow, addresses clinical aspects, and supervises outpatient medical practitioners.

The Primary Care Medical Director will dedicate approximately 12 hours per week (1/3 of scheduled time) to administrative responsibilities and 28 hours per week (2/3 of time) as a primary care clinician. The position involves collaborative work within the healthcare team at the Health Centers and Hospital.

Responsibilities:

• Full-time outpatient role with leadership/Division Chair potential.
• Minimum 5 years of outpatient primary care practice.
• Commitment to practicing within the community.
• Interest in EMR optimization, implementation, and best practice strategies, alongside direct patient care.
• Monday through Friday, 8-5 schedule.
• 28 hours of patient contact weekly; 12 administrative hours (flexible, more with Division Chair role).
• Community call duties (including nursing home patients) TBD.
• Use of Meditech Expanse EMR and Dragon dictation.
• Supported by RN Team leader and MA.
• Strong IT and Marketing support to enhance patient volume.
• Experience with RHCs preferred.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation, including wRVU productivity and benefits.
• Medical Director Stipend.
• Annual Quality Bonus up to $10,000.
• Commencement and retention bonuses (for years 2 and 3).
• 5 weeks vacation, 5 sick days.
• CME time and funds.
• Standard benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, STD/LTD, retirement, and more.
• Up to $19,000 relocation/rental assistance.
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
• No state income tax; affordable real estate; small schools.

Community:

Located in northern Vermont, serving an area across three counties near the Canadian border. The hospital is a federally designated Critical Access Hospital with 20+ beds. Just two hours from Montreal and four hours from Boston or Maine Seacoast, Barton offers a scenic, family-friendly environment.

• Close-knit waterfront community with low cost of living.
• Beautiful homes amid natural beauty.
• Outdoor recreation year-round: hiking, skiing, paddling, fishing, snowmobiling, golfing, mountain biking, and more.
• Downtowns in Newport (20 min) and St. Johnsbury (30 min) with shops, restaurants, arts, and entertainment.