Primary Care Medical Director - Physician

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc. (NEHCR); Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan

CME allowance + CME days

Malpractice with tail coverage

Job summary

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc. (NEHCR) seeks an experienced Medical Director to oversee primary care practices in Northampton and Amherst, MA. The role includes 70% clinical practice and 30% administrative leadership, focusing on high-quality patient-centered care.

Key responsibilities include leading clinical standards, mentoring providers, and optimizing workflows. Applicants should be MD/DO with active Massachusetts licensure and 5+ years of outpatient experience. Competitive compensation, including salary range of $225,000 to $275,000 based on experience, health benefits, and PTO.

Qualifications

• 5+ years outpatient primary care experience.
• Experience with population health, payer programs, or practice transformation.
• Prior Medical Director or Lead Physician experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical standards, quality, and patient safety initiatives.
• Mentor and evaluate providers; support performance improvement.
• Drive population health and value-based care initiatives.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Population health management

Education

MD or DO with active Massachusetts license

Board Certified/Eligible in Family or Internal Medicine

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Medical Director to provide clinical leadership and oversight across our primary care practices in Northampton and Amherst, MA. This role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and patient-centered care while supporting providers, optimizing operations, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The Medical Director will maintain an active clinical practice (70%) while dedicating administrative time (30%) to leadership responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead clinical standards, quality, and patient safety initiatives
• Mentor and evaluate providers; support performance improvement
• Ensure regulatory compliance and oversee risk management
• Optimize workflows, staffing models, and care delivery
• Drive population health and value-based care initiatives
• Utilize EHR/data to improve outcomes and efficiency
• Enhance patient experience and manage service recovery

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $225,000 – $275,000 (based on experience)
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• PTO + paid holidays
• CME allowance + CME days
• Malpractice with tail coverage
• Licensing/DEA reimbursement

Requirements

• MD or DO with active Massachusetts license
• Board Certified/Eligible in Family or Internal Medicine
• 5+ years outpatient primary care experience
• Proven clinical leadership and strong communication skills
• Prior Medical Director/Lead Physician experience
• Experience with population health, payer programs, or practice transformation
• Training in leadership, quality improvement, or informatics

This is an opportunity to shape clinical strategy and lead a high-performing primary care team in a collaborative, patient-focused environment. You will have the autonomy to influence care delivery, improve outcomes, and support provider growth while maintaining meaningful clinical engagement.