Street Medicine Physician

This Family Medicine position at Cornell Scott-Hill health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Family Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $265k, with the typical range spanning $200k to $340k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in New Haven, Connecticut.

Key skills and qualifications: Street medicine, Harm reduction, Trauma informed care, Clinical judgment, Preventive health care, Chronic disease management, Patient education, Medical charting. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Family Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Street Medicine Physician provides medical and surgical care to homeless patients using a harm reduction and trauma-informed approach. They coordinate patient care with multidisciplinary teams and ensure accurate clinical documentation.

Benefits package: 401k with 5% Match, Federal Torte Malpractice Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.