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ArchWell Health
Charlotte, North Carolina

Physicians - Primary Care Physician and Associate Market Medical Director

Primary CareIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

ArchWell Health is an innovative, rapidly-growing medical group that is changing the way primary care is delivered to seniors. Our state-of-the-art centers are located in communities where there is little to no quality healthcare today.

The ArchWell Health model of care is entirely driven by proving better primary care to our patients, not by the volume of services we provide. Because we are fully accountable for the health of our patients, we spend more time with them and offer more comprehensive care.

Put simply, we provide the care that our patients deserve. For more information, visit archwellhealth.com.

The Associate Market Medical Director is responsible for providing leadership and administrative support to a group of providers in a market. This role is primarily patient-facing, but will have dedicated time in their schedule for administrative work. The ideal candidate will be a physician with experience in value-based care who enjoys patient care but is seeking to expand into a leadership role.

Clinical Duties Include

Rendering outpatient primary care medical and consulting services for ArchWell Health patients

Keeping and maintaining (or causing to be kept and maintained) appropriate records of all professional services

Appropriately documenting the care of patients which includes ensuring the accuracy of patient records, encounter notes, medical diagnoses, and documentation

Working with care team members and other employees in a collaborative manner consistent with ArchWell Health’s policy of providing high quality care while maintaining excellent morale among colleagues

Working with colleagues to ensure a high-quality patient experience, that minimizes wait times and allows patients with urgent needs to be evaluated in a timely manner

Being available to participate in public relations, direct sales, or outreach events inside or outside of ArchWell Health centers in order to engage the community and promote the ArchWell Health model of care

Participating in clinical meetings which include reviews of hospitalized patients, clinical outcomes, quality improvement and/or peer review activities

Being available for call coverage on nights, weekends and/or holidays with respect to patients of the center(s) where the provider regularly provides clinical services or, if requested, to patients of other ArchWell Health centers, pursuant to a call schedule determined by ArchWell Health in its discretion, provided the provider’s obligations will be consistent with the demands placed on other providers

Associate Market Medical Director Duties Include

Provide direct leadership to a subset of providers in the market, likely across multiple locations, including conducting monthly (at minimum) 1:1s, conducting annual performance reviews, reviewing standard metrics, and addressing performance or behavior-related issues if present

Conduct referral reviews, IDT rounds, and admission record reviews as needed to support direct reports and drive stronger utilization management within the market

Partner with operations to drive and execute workflows in alignment to the ArchWell Health model

Required Education/Experience

M.D. or D.O. graduates

  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience post residency (MD/DO)
  • Minimum of one (1) year of recent, relevant value-based care experience
  • Board certified/eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine (required for physicians only)
  • Be highly collaborative, and enjoy leading care teams with a patient-centric orientation
  • Confident in the ability to deliver high quality primary care, which includes being available to patients and addressing their medical and social needs
  • Driven to care for those with comorbid conditions, the elderly and/or medically underserved
  • Passionate about their work and energized by being part of a fast growing organization

Internal Candidates must be in good standing with no disciplinary action in the past 12 months at ArchWell Health

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Market Medical Director provides direct patient care while leading a team of providers across multiple locations. Responsibilities include clinical oversight, administrative support, performance management, and driving quality improvement initiatives within the ArchWell Health model.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree with at least two years of post-residency experience and one year of value-based care experience. Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical leadershipMedical documentationTeam managementOutpatient careClinical consultingPatient outreachComorbid condition management

Primary Care — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 38% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

What does the Primary Care market look like in North Carolina?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPrimary Care median $255k (middle half $215k–$275k)103 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNorth Carolina index 94.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Primary Care listings in North Carolina29 active1,350 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 14% remote · 38% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNorth Carolina physician listings (all specialties): 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $30k) · 14% offer loan repayment475 active listings, Nov 2026
Primary Care hiring demand#17 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 42 days · 39% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 503 postings, 521 closed
New Primary Care listings938 in the last 30 days507 the 30 days before (+85%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Primary Care pay trend−1.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Primary Care Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

50 jobs · 37 employers
10
<$290k
11
$290k-330k
19
$330k-370k
6
$370k-410k
4
$410k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

41 jobs · 37 employers
401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
61%
Sign-on bonus
56%
Relocation assistance
39%
Loan repayment
24%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Primary Care listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,339 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Charlotte

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$352k
Typical market rent
$1,729/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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