Family Medicine Physician - Primary Care

Family MedicineIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$210k-$230k

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Job Description

Are you looking for a meaningful career caring for our communities most vulnerable populations?

The Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center is one of the largest community health centers in Massachusetts serving Worcester, Framingham, Milford and the surrounding communities. We are a thriving and growing organization, and our team is expanding across sites to support this growth.

As an employer of choice, our inclusive workplace environment fosters teamwork, accountability and respect and supports the growth and development of each employee. We are an equal opportunity employer and embrace the richness of the cultures of our staff and community. You are a good fit for our team if you’re passionate about helping people live healthier lives and enjoy working in a supportive, team-based environment.

Summary

The Family Physician is a member of the clinical practice team and works collaboratively with other staff members to provide high quality patient care according to the PCMH model. The Family Physician will lead the care for their own diverse panel of patients.

This Provider will manage chronic diseases and treat acute conditions in patients across the full life span.

Family Medicine Physicians at Kennedy Community Health will have the opportunity to work in partnership with the numerous other disciplines offered at the health center including mental and behavioral health, pharmacy, OBAT program, Reproductive Health, Dental and Optometry.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Provides medical care to patients with acute medical problems, chronic illnesses, or requesting preventive health services.

Examines patients, formulates diagnostic plans, and orders diagnostic testing. Interprets examination findings and test results and implements treatment plans.

Provides medical care and performs procedures within the scope of reproductive/pregnancy health including IUD and Nexplanon insertions and removals, cervical examinations, and when appropriate providing prenatal care to pregnant patients.

Determines the need for consultation and assists in medical care and treatment provided by other specialists. Participates in other care procedures according to training and demonstrated ability.

Prescribes and assesses effectiveness of pharmaceuticals, other medications and treatment regimens as appropriate for patient’s medical conditions.

Meets the Health Center’s annual productivity goal.

Maintains and updates Electronic Health Records (EHR) in a systematic format and completes required documentation within 48 hours.

Participate in after hours and Weekend call on a rotating basis according to the schedule assigned by the Medical Director.

Required Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited medical school (M.D., or D.O.).
  • MA Board of Registration to practice medicine.
  • Completion of an Family Medicine Residency program.

Board Certification in Family Medicine (ABMS Board) within 1 year of Residency completion or Board Eligible (Eligibility letter will be needed)

Benefits

  • $210,000-$230,000/yr
  • All pay rates are subject to experience, licensure or certification, and location
  • Generous time off package including 4 weeks of paid vacation, 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 5 sick days and 3 extended sick days.
  • 32 hours of clinical time and 8 hours of administrative time that can be completed remotely
  • Qualifies for the Federal and State Loan Repayment Programs
  • Health Insurance plans starting on day-1 of employment. Employer pays 80% of medical insurance premiums
  • Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance options
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability paid 100% by employer
  • Competitive Retirement Plan with company match
  • CME Reimbursement

Key Responsibilities

The Family Physician provides comprehensive medical care for a diverse panel of patients across the full life span, managing both acute and chronic conditions. They work collaboratively within a clinical team to provide high-quality care while maintaining accurate electronic health records.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school and have completed a Family Medicine residency program. A valid Massachusetts medical license and board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Primary careChronic disease managementAcute condition treatmentMedical examination

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

In Massachusetts, the Family Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$269k (41 salary observations; 106 listings), vs ~$265k nationally (1,299 salary observations; 6,262 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$220k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $208k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 54% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Family Medicine Physician - Primary Care at Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 21,252 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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Salary Distribution48 jobs · 36 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks42 jobs · 36 employers

401k / retirement match
86% this job
Sign-on bonus
71%
CME allowance
64% this job
Relocation assistance
40%
Loan repayment
26% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Family Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,549 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call

Living in Framingham

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$646k≈ 3.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,354/mo≈ 13% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Worcester, MA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

4 weeks paid vacation
11 paid holidays
3 personal days
5 sick days
3 extended sick days
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance