Urgent Care Physician- Assistant Medical Director

Job Requirements

Urgent Care Physician – Assistant Medical Director

Carilion Clinic Velocity Care | Southwest Virginia

Lead with purpose. Make an immediate impact. Live exceptionally.

Carilion Clinic is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine Physician to join our Velocity Care team as an Assistant Medical Director. This exciting opportunity combines clinical practice with leadership responsibilities in a collaborative, patient-centered urgent care environment.

Why Choose Velocity Care?

Modern urgent care centers featuring on-site radiology, waived laboratory testing, and Epic EMR.

Experienced, collaborative clinical teams with access to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital and five additional integrated community hospitals for seamless higher-acuity patient transfers.

Clinics operate 7 days a week, 7:00 a. m.–8:00 p. m.

Regional scheduling with 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts, including periodic rotations among locations within 50 miles of Roanoke: Roanoke, Salem, Daleville, Christiansburg, Blacksburg, Smith Mountain Lake, Lexington, and Telehealth.

Why Carilion Clinic?

Carilion Clinic is Virginia's largest not-for-profit integrated healthcare system, based in Roanoke, Virginia. Our nationally recognized, physician-led organization includes:

• 7 hospitals and 295+ physician practice locations
• 850+ physicians representing 85+ medical specialties
• 30 Graduate Medical Education programs
• Fully integrated Epic EMR supporting coordinated care and specialty consultation

Discover Southwest Virginia

Enjoy breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountain scenery, vibrant downtowns, outstanding outdoor recreation, award-winning schools, and affordable living. Southwest Virginia offers an exceptional quality of life alongside a rewarding career with the region's premier healthcare organization.

Join a team where your leadership makes a difference and your career and lifestyle can thrive.

Apply today and discover your future with Carilion Clinic Velocity Care!

Work Experience

Qualifications

Board Eligible/Board Certified in Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine, with a minimum of three years of urgent care experience or a current leadership role in urgent care.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight to ensure exceptional patient care.
• Develop evidence-based protocols and maintain clinical standards.
• Support operational efficiency, including patient flow, scheduling, and provider coverage.
• Lead quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Contribute to strategic planning and service line development.
• Recruit, onboard, mentor, and evaluate clinicians.
• Collaborate with nursing and administrative leadership to align clinical operations and policies.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation & Benefits

Annual Salary Range: $290,000–$350,000

Carilion offers competitive compensation with productivity and quality-based incentives, comprehensive benefits, and a Carilion-funded pension plan. The posted salary range may not reflect the full value of the total compensation package.