Pediatric Physician - Part Time

PediatricsNo callNo weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$100-$110/hr

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Job Description

Physician – Primary Care

Flexible Schedule | No Weekends | No Hospital Call | NHSC Student Loan Repayment Site | Generous PTO & CME | Beautiful Shenandoah Valley

Practice Medicine with Purpose—and Have Time for Life Outside of Work

Are you looking for a physician role where you can build meaningful relationships with patients, work alongside a collaborative care team, and still have time for life outside of work? Rockbridge Area Health Center (RAHC) is seeking a compassionate, patient-centered Physician to join our primary care team in Lexington, Virginia.

As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), RAHC provides comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds and income levels. You will practice as part of an integrated team that includes physicians, advanced practice providers, dentists, licensed clinical social workers, behavioral health professionals, registered dietitians, outreach staff, and care managers—all working together to address the whole health of our patients.

RAHC has been nationally recognized as a Health Center Quality Leader, reflecting our commitment to clinical quality, patient outcomes, and continuous improvement.

Why Join RAHC?

  • Flexible schedule—no weekends
  • No hospital call
  • Competitive hourly rate of $100–$110
  • NHSC-approved site with potential student loan repayment
  • Continuing medical education leave and allowance
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Paid professional liability/malpractice coverage
  • License renewal reimbursement
  • Opportunity to serve a community where your work has a meaningful impact

All RAHC clinical sites are approved National Health Service Corps (NHSC) sites. Eligible clinicians may qualify for significant student loan repayment in exchange for a time-limited service commitment.

Qualifications

Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia, or eligibility to obtain Virginia licensure

  • Board certified or board eligible in the applicable field of practice
  • Current DEA registration or eligibility to obtain
  • Eligible to participate in Medicare and Medicaid
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with hands-on practicum

About Rockbridge Area Health Center

RAHC is a Federally Qualified Health Center serving the greater Rockbridge community in Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley. Our mission is to promote and provide access to comprehensive, high-quality, and affordable health care to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

Our physicians have the opportunity to practice high-quality medicine while caring for a diverse patient population and working within a team designed to address medical, behavioral, and social factors affecting health.

Live and Work in Lexington, Virginia

Imagine finishing your workday surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains rather than sitting in metropolitan traffic.

Lexington combines the character and quality of life of a small town with the cultural and educational opportunities of a university community. The area is home to Washington and Lee University and Virginia Military Institute, with Southern Virginia University nearby, bringing lectures, music, theater, athletics, and other events to the region.

For those who enjoy the outdoors, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail, George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, rivers, hiking, cycling, and skiing are all within easy reach. Lexington is also conveniently located near Roanoke, Charlottesville, and Harrisonburg.

The Rockbridge area offers an exceptional combination of natural beauty, strong schools, history, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community—making it an attractive place to build both a career and a life.

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you are a physician who values high-quality, patient-centered care and wants to practice in a collaborative environment where your work matters, we would like to hear from you.

Please submit your resume/CV and cover letter for consideration to rockahc.bamboohr.com

Visit rockahc.org to learn more about Rockbridge Area Health Center. Questions regarding the application process may be directed to Human Resources at (540) 464-8700 or hr@rockahc.org.

Rockbridge Area Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive primary care to patients of all backgrounds as part of an integrated, multidisciplinary team. Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and behavioral health professionals to address the whole health of the patient population.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Medical documentationPatient assessmentHealth center quality leadershipIntegrated care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Physician - Part Time at Rockbridge Area Health Center a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pediatrics — ranked against 701 active Pediatrics listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

Rockbridge Area Health Center holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 5 active listings.

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 73% have no call, 25% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$218k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $216k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs

401k / retirement match
74% this job
CME allowance
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Loan repayment
30% this job
Relocation assistance
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Pediatrics listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 701 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends

Living in Lexington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$357k
Typical market rent
$1,647/mo
Residents’ average commute
13 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Rockbridge Area Health Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Lexington, VA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedule
No Weekends
No Hospital Call
NHSC Student Loan Repayment Site
Generous PTO
CME Leave and Allowance
403(b) Retirement Plan
Paid Professional Liability/Malpractice Coverage