Physician - Medical Director Primary Care CBOC

Carolinas MGMA; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Medical Director for overseeing community-based outpatient clinics in Boston. The role combines approximately 51% clinical and 49% administrative duties, managing patient care, developing educational programs, and engaging in responsibilities with medical students and residents. Strong qualifications in primary care and board certification are preferred, alongside a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

Benefits

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive

Student Loan Repayment options

Competitive salary and annual bonuses

50-55 days paid time off per year

Retirement options including federal pension

Full health, vision, dental, life insurance

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens only when recruitment of qualified citizens is not possible.
• Current unrestricted medical or surgical license in the U.S.
• Completion of approved residency training.

Responsibilities

• Manage a panel of about 1250 patients with clinical and administrative duties.
• Engage in teaching opportunities with medical students and residents.
• Develop educational initiatives and implement quality improvement.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Experience in primary care

Ambulatory clinic management

Population management

Education

Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree

Board certification (preferred)

Job description

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit their EDRP application within four months of appointment. The award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are 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 considered tentatively but cannot be hired until all requirements are met. Current VA-employed physicians who met the initial appointment requirements are deemed to have met the 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 unrestricted medical or surgical license in the U.S.
• Completion of approved residency training leading to eligibility for board certification
• Enrolled residents in approved programs may be appointed as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs), who must be fully licensed and are not considered independent practitioners
• Proficiency in English
• Preferred: Board certification, experience in primary care, ambulatory clinic management, population management, evidence-based guidelines, and adult learning principles
• Physical, cognitive, and emotional fitness as per VA standards; ability to interact professionally with patients and staff; capable of handling workload and stress

Duties

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including:

• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive and Student Loan Repayment options
• Competitive salary, annual bonuses, and regular increases
• Paid Time Off: 50-55 days/year
• Retirement options including federal pension and 401K
• Federal health, vision, dental, life, and long-term care insurance
• Full and unrestricted licensure in any U.S. state or territory
• CME reimbursement possible
• Malpractice coverage with tail coverage
• Full-time position as Medical Director overseeing VA Boston Community Based Outpatient Clinics in Plymouth, Quincy, Framingham, and Lowell
• Approximately 51% clinical and 49% administrative duties
• Manage a panel of about 1250 patients, with appointment lengths of 60 minutes for new patients and 30 minutes for others
• Utilize telehealth options; work with a team including nurses, associates, and schedulers
• Develop educational initiatives, implement quality improvement, and provide general and gender-specific care
• Engage in teaching opportunities with medical students and residents; academic appointment at Harvard Medical School or Boston University School of Medicine
• Work schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30AM-4:00PM