Primary Care Physician (MD/DO) | Lead the Launch of an Innovative Direct Primary Care Practice
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Job Description
We are seeking an entrepreneurial physician to lead the launch of a new Direct Primary Care practice focused on prevention, wellness, and exceptional relationship-based care. This is a unique opportunity to help reimagine primary care, build a practice from the ground up, and shape a model centered on whole-person health.
Affiliated with ZoeRVA Health, an established behavioral health organization, the practice will benefit from operational support, referral network, and a collaborative ecosystem that values both physical and mental well-being. Ideal for a physician who wants the autonomy to build something meaningful while enjoying the stability and resources of an established healthcare organization.
What You'll Do
As the Founding Physician, You Will
- Provide comprehensive primary care services for a diverse patient population
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions
- Deliver preventive care, screenings, immunizations, and lifestyle counseling
- Partner with behavioral health and specialty providers to coordinate care
- Participate in quality improvement and population health initiatives
- Help develop clinical workflows, care models, and patient experience standards
- Monitor patient outcomes and satisfaction metrics
- Maintain timely documentation and uphold the highest ethical and HIPAA standards
- Collaborate with leadership to build systems that support long-term practice success and community impact
Who You Are
You Are a Physician Who
- Is passionate about prevention, wellness, and relationship-based care
- Thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment
- Values empathy, patient education, and shared decision-making
- Enjoys helping patients make sustainable lifestyle changes
- Is comfortable treating a broad range of acute and chronic conditions
- Brings leadership, innovation, and a desire to shape the future of primary care
- Wants a voice in designing how care is delivered rather than simply working within an established system
Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- Active Virginia medical license
- Board Certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Med-Peds
- Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience (primary care preferred)
- Lifestyle Medicine certification or strong interest in lifestyle-focused care preferred
Why This Opportunity Is Different
This is more than a physician position. It is an opportunity to help create a new model of care centered on physician fulfillment, proactive health management, and lasting patient relationships.
If you're looking for the chance to build, innovate, and practice medicine in a way that aligns with your values, we'd love to talk with you.
Join Zoe Direct and help redefine what primary care can be.
Key Responsibilities
The founding physician will lead the launch of a new Direct Primary Care practice, providing comprehensive medical services and preventive care. They will collaborate with behavioral health providers to coordinate whole-person health and develop clinical workflows for the new practice.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Primary Care — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 54% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.7% 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)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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