Primary Care Physician

Job description

Primary Care Physician
Position Overview
We are seeking a Primary Care Physician to join a well-supported, community-focused healthcare organization offering the opportunity to practice full-spectrum primary care in a rural setting. This role is designed for physicians who value relationship-based medicine, clinical autonomy, and long-term stability over high-volume, production-driven care.
The physician will provide care across outpatient clinic, inpatient rounding, and emergency department coverage, supported by experienced nursing staff, advanced practice providers, and accessible leadership.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide comprehensive primary care services in the outpatient clinic, including preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute visits
• Deliver emergency department coverage and backup, managing urgent and emergent cases in a rural setting
• Perform inpatient rounding and coordinate care transitions across clinic, hospital, and community settings
• Collaborate closely with APPs (NPs/PAs), nursing staff, and ancillary teams to ensure safe and efficient patient care
• Participate in a shared call rotation with predictable scheduling
• Support continuity of care through nursing home rounds for established patients
• Engage in limited administrative and medical staff responsibilities, including meetings, quality initiatives, and periodic leadership coverage
• Build long-term relationships with patients, colleagues, and the surrounding community
Qualifications
• MD or DO required
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Family Medicine or a related primary care specialty
• Emergency Department experience or demonstrated comfort required
o Prior ED practice, residency rotations, or equivalent hands-on exposure acceptable
• Open to early-career physicians and new graduates with appropriate clinical confidence
• Strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and ability to work independently when needed
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills
• Comfortable practicing in a rural, community-focused environment
• Experience with common inpatient or ambulatory EMRs preferred; training provided
Practice Highlights
• Full-spectrum rural medicine with continuity of care across settings
• Stable, low-turnover medical staff with strong nursing and APP support
• Accessible leadership with physician input valued in decision-making
• Predictable scheduling, including a 4-day workweek option
• Low-volume call with additional compensation for extra emergency coverage
• Emphasis on quality, continuity, and sustainability rather than productivity pressure
Benefits
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan with contributions
• Paid time off, extended sick leave, and paid holidays
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Employee assistance program for physician and family support
• Healthcare discounts within the system
• Relocation assistance and transition support available