Family Medicine Physician - Direct Primary Care - Dover, Delaware

St. Peter's Health Partners; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 275,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a physician-owned Family Medicine clinic in Dover, Delaware, offering a unique low-volume practice model designed to enhance physician well-being. Enjoy a competitive salary starting at $275,000, flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to shape patient care without the burden of traditional insurance billing.

Benefits

Startup bonus paths

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

No state sales tax

Qualifications

• Open to 2025/2026 grads, in-practice physicians, and IMGs with Delaware eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide adult and geriatric care with light procedures.
• Manage a patient panel of 8-12 patients/day with extended visit times.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Relationship-building

Adaptability

Education

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine

Job description

Family Medicine Opportunity in Dover, Delaware

Be part of something new: a physician-owned, relationship-based clinic delivering accessible, no-insurance care in a growing Delaware community. This full-time Family Medicine position offers autonomy, low volume, and a practice model built to reduce burnout and bring meaning back to medicine. With future ownership potential and flexible scheduling, this is a rare chance to help shape a sustainable care model from the ground up.

Practice Overview

• You'll join mission-driven team at a newly launching Direct Primary Care clinic
• Non-insurance, membership-based model with no billing codes or prior authorizations
• Average physician quality of life panel 300-400
• Panel size uncapped with APP's to maximize earning potential
• Scope includes adult and geriatric care, light procedures, and optional pediatrics

Schedule

• Choose between a 4-5 day workweek with flexible hours based on your preference - telemedicine option available
• No weekends, no hospital call, and minimal after-hours phone triage
• See just 8-12 patients/day, with 30-60 minute visits

Compensation & Benefits

• Year 1 minimum salary $275,000 plus your choice of two startup bonus paths
• Tiered panel-based bonuses, with potential to exceed $100,000+ annually
• Health, malpractice (with tail), 401(k), and paid time off included

Candidate Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine
• Open to 2025/2026 grads, in-practice physicians, and IMGs with Delaware eligibility
• Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort with a low-volume, high-relationship care model

Community & Location Highlights

• Located in the heart of Dover, Delaware's capital city, with small-town appeal
• Easy access to coastal beaches, hiking, and outdoor recreation
• No state sales tax, affordable housing, and excellent public/private schools nearby
• Easy access to Philadelphia and Baltimore, with nearby regional airport access

Reach out today if you'd like to learn more or talk through whether this could be a good fit for you.