Physician - Medical Director Primary Care

MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Boston is searching for an enthusiastic Medical Director passionate about medical education. The role entails significant clinical responsibility while overseeing a primary care practice, ensuring high-quality patient care, and advancing educational initiatives within the community. Offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, this position is ideal for a physician seeking growth and collaboration in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

CME reimbursement

Malpractice coverage

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of practice post-residency.
• Completed residency training in an accredited core specialty.
• Current and unrestricted medical license in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of a large primary care practice serving 6,000 patients.
• Supervise providers and manage operations.
• Engage in educational initiatives and quality improvement.

Skills

Proficiency in spoken and written English

Patient care

Quality improvement

Population management

Evidence-based guidelines

Education

Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree

Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Internal Medicine Pediatrics

Job description

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval, including award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years), is determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services after review of the application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements and any additional requirements listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending completion of training or licensing may be tentatively referred and selected but cannot be hired until all requirements are met. Current VA-employed physicians who met the initial qualification standards are deemed to have met the basic requirements.

Basic Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship (non-citizens only when recruitment of qualified citizens is not possible)
• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from an approved school
• Current, full, and unrestricted medical license in the U.S.
• Completed residency training approved by the VA in an accredited core specialty leading to board eligibility
• Residents enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited programs are eligible as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs), who must be fully licensed and only appointed intermittently or on a fee basis, without privileges
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Internal Medicine Pediatrics
• At least 5 years of practice post-residency
• Physical standards must be met, including a pre-placement physical exam and drug testing
• Ability to lift 15-44 pounds, push, reach above shoulder, use fingers and both hands, walk/stand for 3-5 hours, kneel, and have good depth perception and color discrimination. Hearing aids are permitted.

Duties

We seek an enthusiastic internist with a passion for medical education for a full-time Medical Director position at our Jamaica Plain, Boston location. The role includes approximately 51% clinical time in a large primary care practice serving 6,000 patients with access to multiple specialties. Responsibilities include practice oversight, provider supervision, operational management, clinical performance, longitudinal patient care, educational initiatives, precepting, and quality improvement. Prior experience in medical education, population management, evidence-based guidelines, and adult learning principles is preferred. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, incentives, paid time off, retirement plans, insurance, licensure support, CME reimbursement, malpractice coverage, and work schedule flexibility. The work environment emphasizes high-quality, evidence-based care and a culture of continuous improvement, with opportunities for teaching and collaboration within a vibrant Boston community.