Primary Care Physician | Richmond, VA | $221K–$315K
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$221k-$316k
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Job Description
Primary Care Physician | Richmond, VA | $221K–$315K
Value-Based Primary Care | Senior-Focused | Richmond, Virginia
- Kerry Martin, MSN, RN
- Senior Recruiter | Heartline Staffing
- Call or Text: 608-216-2928
- Email: kerry@heartlinestaffing.com
- LinkedIn: View Kerry's LinkedIn
Prefer a quick conversation instead of applying? Call or text Kerry directly at 608-216-2928.
Heartline Staffing is hiring a Primary Care Physician in Richmond, Virginia.
Position Overview
- Join a physician-led, mission-driven primary care organization focused on full-risk Medicare Advantage care for seniors
- Outcomes-focused, value-based model where physicians build trusting relationships and help patients change behaviors to improve their health
- Act as a health coach, not just a consultant for sickness, helping patients set and work toward short- and long-term health goals
- Lead a dedicated care team while managing a panel of up to 450 patients
- Rapidly expanding organization seeking physicians looking for purpose and personal opportunity
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Base salary range of $221,141 – $315,915 annually
- Position may also be eligible for bonuses or commissions
- Patient panel of up to 450 patients
- Performance metrics designed to help physicians succeed and reach partnership status
- Lead your own care team with the support of center and market leadership
- Emphasis on physician leadership development and physician wellness
- Comprehensive benefits, career development, and advancement opportunities
Schedule & Practice Model
- Patient panel of up to 450 patients
- 18–21 appointment slots per day
- New patients count as 2 appointment slots; follow-up patients count as 1 appointment slot
- Care team includes a medical assistant, care facilitator, and care coordinator
- Performance measures include patient admissions per thousand, patient experience (CGCAHPS), clinical gap closures, and medical cost measures
- Availability for walk-in visits and timely responses to patient calls and messages
- National travel for initial 2-week training
- Local travel within the market as needed, if applicable
- Occasional regional and national travel for recruiting or training purposes
Clinical Responsibilities
- Independently provide care for older adult patients with acute and chronic illnesses
- Take full accountability for patient care and outcomes, consulting specialists as needed while remaining responsible for the detailed care of the patient
- Engage with the hospitalist whenever a patient is hospitalized
- Provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion, care coordination, and documentation for patients with acute and complex chronic health needs
- Lead the care team for patients able to come to the office
- Coordinate with transitional care teams, case managers, and acute and transitional-care physicians for patients in hospital, SNF, LTC, or homebound settings
- Simplify and prioritize care so behavior change is actionable for patients and care teams
- Participate in risk and quality management programs, clinical meetings, and other required meetings
- Take an active role in center management and help cover for other providers when needed
- Support patient recruitment for the center and recruitment of additional providers
- Help champion a positive, accountable center culture alongside center leadership
- Perform other duties as assigned
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $221,141 – $315,915 annually
- Final compensation depends on experience, education, geographic location, and other relevant factors
- Position may also be eligible for bonuses or commissions
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Career development and advancement opportunities
Requirements
- MD or DO in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or a similar specialty REQUIRED
- Current, active Virginia medical license or ability to obtain one REQUIRED
- Board eligible in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or a similar specialty REQUIRED
- Current DEA number for Schedule II–V controlled substances REQUIRED
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within the first 90 days of employment REQUIRED
- Fluency in written and verbal English REQUIRED
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook REQUIRED
- Ability and willingness to travel locally, nationally for initial 2-week training, and occasionally regionally and nationally REQUIRED
- Ability to function independently and in collaboration with other health care professionals REQUIRED
- Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or a similar specialty preferred
- Once board certified, maintain certification through MOC, CME, and/or board exams as required
Key Responsibilities
The physician will provide comprehensive primary care to older adults in a value-based model, leading a dedicated care team to manage patient health outcomes. Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating acute and chronic illnesses, coordinating care across settings, and actively participating in center management.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Primary Care — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 52% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$269k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $266k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Purple Cow Recruiting ranks #20 of 25 employers hiring Primary Care on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 265 active listings.
Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Primary Care Physician | Richmond, VA | $221K–$315K at Purple Cow Recruiting a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 21,310 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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