Full-Time Primary Care Physician

American Academy of Family Physicians; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 552,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Generous PTO & CME allowance

Retirement plan options

Productivity and quality incentives

Job summary

VHC Health in Northern Virginia is seeking an Internal Medicine physician to join its established Primary Care network. The full-time role delivers outpatient care across multiple locations with a focus on preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and building lasting patient relationships in a supportive, team-based environment.

You will work with Epic EMR, collaborate with specialists, and benefit from physician autonomy balanced with organizational support and a commitment to work-life

Qualifications

• MD or DO with Internal Medicine residency completed.
• Current Virginia license or eligible to obtain one.
• Residency in Internal Medicine completed.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Internal Medicine; EPIC EMR familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care services to a diverse patient population.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Perform routine physical exams and preventive health screenings.
• Develop personalized treatment plans and provide health education.
• Collaborate with specialists and coordinate patient care.
• Light phone coverage for urgent issues or follow-ups.
• Maintain accurate medical records in the EMR system.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Chronic disease management

Outpatient care

Team collaboration

Preventive medicine

Education

MD or DO

Virginia license or eligible

Residency in Internal Medicine

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine

Tools

EPIC (EMR)

Job description

Location

Primary Care McLean (Northern VA- Multiple Locations Available)

Job Description Summary

The incoming physician will join a well-established, physician-led primary care practice providing comprehensive outpatient care to a diverse patient population across Northern Virginia. This full-time position offers the opportunity to build meaningful, long-term relationships with patients while delivering preventive care, chronic disease management, and treatment for acute medical conditions in a collaborative, team-based environment.

VHC Health's Primary Care network is supported by experienced clinical and administrative staff, advanced practice providers, integrated specialty services, and Epic electronic medical records, allowing physicians to focus on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. The practice emphasizes preventive medicine, care coordination, and population health initiatives while maintaining a strong commitment to physician autonomy and work-life balance.

Physicians benefit from close collaboration with a broad network of specialists and access to the resources of a nationally recognized health system. This is an excellent opportunity for a Internal Medicine physician seeking a collegial environment, strong organizational support, and the ability to make a lasting impact within the communities they serve.

Why VHC Health

VHC Health is a nationally recognized, independent health system known for clinical excellence, innovation, physician engagement, and exceptional patient outcomes.

Highlights include:

• Ranked among the top hospitals in Virginia and the Washington, DC metropolitan region by U.S. News & World Report
• Multiple "A" Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group
• CMS 5-Star Overall Hospital Quality Rating
• Magnet designation for nursing excellence
• Accredited with Commendation by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC)
• Independent health system with strong physician leadership and administrative support
• Modern ambulatory and inpatient oncology infrastructure with continued investment in cancer services
• Located in Arlington, Virginia - consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States with immediate access to Washington, DC
• At VHC Health, physician leaders have the opportunity to meaningfully influence strategy, operations, quality, and growth while practicing in a collaborative and highly respected clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care services to a diverse patient population
• Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions
• Perform routine physical exams, preventive health screenings, and wellness checks
• Develop personalized treatment plans and provide health education to patients
• Collaborate with specialists and coordinate patient care when needed
• Light phone call coverage required for urgent issues or follow-ups
• Work alongside a supportive medical team, including mid-level providers
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records in the EMR system

Qualifications

• MD or DO
• Currently licensed or able to obtain a license in Virginia
• Successful completion of a residency program in Internal Medicine
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine
• Experience with or willingness to learn the use of EPIC (EMR)

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive physician compensation package
• Productivity and quality incentives
• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Generous paid time off and CME allowance for full-time and permanent part-time positions
• Retirement plan options

Additional Job Description

At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities.

Compensation Range: Physician: $250,000.00 - $552,240.00

In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.
VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position-whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate-is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate's qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions.
The compensation range set forth above is a good-faith estimate of the minimum and maximum hourly rate or annual salary for this position and assumes a 1.0 FTE status. Actual compensation for this position will be determined based on specialty, and the candidate's education, training, skills, experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law.
VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.