Physician Director, Family & Community Health

HEALTHY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403b match

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

CME support

Job summary

Healthy Community Health Centers (HCHC) in Harrisonburg, VA seeks an experienced Medical Director to lead clinical excellence while practicing medicine. This senior role blends patient care with physician leadership, quality improvement, and provider mentorship to advance health equity and community well‑being.

We offer a competitive compensation package (200,000–250,000 USD annually) and a mission‑driven team.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with unrestricted Virginia license.
• Board Certification in primary care.
• Active DEA registration.
• Minimum five years of progressive physician leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical excellence and provider engagement.
• Foster quality improvement and population health initiatives.
• Partner with Executive Leadership to guide strategy and growth.
• Mentor physicians, NPs, and PAs; oversee recruitment and retention.

Skills

Physician leadership

Team development

Quality improvement

Population health

Strategic leadership

Education

MD or DO

Virginia medical license

Board Certification in primary care

DEA registration

BLS certification

Tools

DEA registration

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Stone Port - Harrisonburg, VA 22801, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, The mission of HCHC Is to provide patient-centered healthcare that is accessible and affordable for all.

Pay Range: $200,000-$250,000

Lead Clinical Excellence. Advance Community Health. Transform Lives.

At Healthy Community Health Centers (HCHC), we believe healthcare is about more than treating illness. It is about building healthier communities, removing barriers to care, and creating lasting relationships that improve lives.

We are seeking an experienced physician leader who shares our commitment to accessible, patient-centered care and is passionate about advancing health equity. As Medical Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the clinical vision of HCHC while continuing to practice medicine alongside a dedicated, mission-driven team.

This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of community healthcare by combining direct patient care, physician leadership, quality improvement, strategic planning, and provider mentorship.

Why HCHC?

At HCHC, our providers are empowered to make a meaningful difference every day. We serve diverse communities, including individuals and families who may otherwise face barriers to receiving quality healthcare.

As our Medical Director, you will:

• Lead a high-performing, patient-centered provider team.
• Champion innovative models of community-based primary care.
• Drive quality, access, and health outcome improvements.
• Influence organizational strategy and growth.
• Build and mentor the next generation of healthcare providers.
• Serve as an advocate for underserved populations and community wellness.

Position Summary

The Medical Director serves as HCHC's senior clinical leader, responsible for advancing excellence in patient care, provider engagement, quality outcomes, and community health initiatives.

As both a practicing physician and executive leader, the Medical Director fosters a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. This role ensures that HCHC delivers outstanding clinical care while remaining aligned with its mission, vision, and values.

Key Leadership Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Provider Development

• Provide visionary leadership and oversight to HCHC's medical provider team.
• Foster a culture of clinical excellence, collaboration, accountability, and compassion.
• Serve as a mentor and coach to physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.
• Lead provider recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and retention efforts.
• Conduct provider performance evaluations and support professional growth and development.
• Facilitate peer review activities, ensuring quality care and continuous learning.

Quality & Population Health

• Champion HCHC's commitment to high-quality, evidence-based care.
• Lead Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives that improve patient outcomes and patient experience.
• Promote preventive care, chronic disease management, and population health strategies.
• Ensure compliance with HRSA, PCMH, federal, state, and accreditation standards.
• Utilize clinical data and quality metrics to drive measurable improvements in care delivery.

Strategic & Executive Leadership

• Partner with the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors to advance HCHC's strategic goals.
• Identify opportunities to expand access to care and improve community health outcomes.
• Guide clinical operations, growth initiatives, service integration, and innovation efforts.
• Provide expert counsel on clinical strategy, provider workforce planning, and healthcare trends.
• Support the development and implementation of organizational policies and procedures.

Community Health Impact

• Serve as a visible champion for HCHC's mission throughout the communities we serve.
• Build partnerships with healthcare organizations, educational institutions, community agencies, and government stakeholders.
• Advocate for healthcare access, health equity, and policies that improve outcomes for underserved populations.
• Represent HCHC at community events, professional forums, and regional healthcare initiatives.

Clinical Practice Responsibilities

The Medical Director remains an active practicing physician and leads by example through the delivery of exceptional patient care.

• Providing comprehensive primary care services across the lifespan.
• Conducting preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic assessments and treatments.
• Managing chronic and complex medical conditions.
• Promoting patient education, self-management, and wellness initiatives.
• Coordinating care across specialties and community resources.
• Utilizing HCHC's electronic health record to support quality, continuity, and patient safety.
• Supporting team-based care that improves access and patient outcomes.

The Ideal Candidate

• Believes healthcare is a vehicle for improving communities and reducing disparities.
• Is inspired by serving vulnerable and underserved populations.
• Leads with humility, integrity, and emotional intelligence.
• Has a demonstrated track record of physician leadership and team development.
• Is passionate about quality improvement and innovation.
• Values collaboration and interdisciplinary care.
• Thrives in a mission-driven, community-focused environment.

Qualifications

Required

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Current DEA registration.
• Board Certification in a primary care specialty.
• Minimum of five years of progressive physician leadership experience.
• Eligibility for participation in Medicare and Medicaid programs.
• Current BLS certification.

Preferred

• Experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), Community Health Center, rural health setting, or safety-net organization.
• Experience leading quality improvement and population health initiatives.
• Experience working with diverse and underserved patient populations.
• Advanced leadership training or physician executive experience.

Compensation & Benefits

HCHC offers a competitive compensation package designed to support both personal and professional well-being, including:

• Competitive physician compensation
• 403(b) with employer match up to 4%
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Continuing medical education support
• Professional dues and licensure support
• National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program eligibility

Education and Experience

• Must maintain Federal, State, and professional licenses and qualifications to maintain scope of practice in Virginia to include: an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia, active DEA license, Board certification in chosen field of practice.
• Candidates cannot be sanctioned under Medicaid or Medicare.
• Current CPR/BLS certification is required.

Physical Requirements

• Hearing: Adequate to perform the essential functions of the job, such as: auscultating blood pressure, ability to hear soft voices.
• Speaking: Adequate to perform the essential functions of the job, such as: clearly communicating instructions, performing assessments, taking patient history, relaying information to multiple personnel, patients, and their families. The ability to speak English is required.
• Vision: Visual acuity within normal limits. Ability to see communication in electronic and written form required.
• Other: Must be able to prioritize, have cognitive reasoning, able to mathematically calculate for drug therapy. This role is a moderately active role, which requires the ability to lift and/or move items up to 25 pounds, bending and standing as necessary. Must be able to lift, carry and handle equipment, supplies and other work site materials based on position duty requirements.

Benefits

• 403b Match up to 4%, Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, generous Paid Time Off, Holiday, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave.
• This position is eligible for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program (LRP). Physicians have the opportunity to have their student loans repaid, while earning a competitive salary, in exchange for providing healthcare in communities with limited access to care.

Work location

You may be required to travel to any of our sites as part of your responsibilities at any time.