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Doctors First
Silver Spring, Maryland

Primary Care Physician IM/FP-Part Time/Full T

Primary CareIncludes callPart-Time

Listed compensation

$225k-$270k

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Job Description

We are seeking an Internal and Family Medicine Physician in our Silver Spring, MD location.

Doctors First is a tech-forward, corporate-backed practice with significant growth projections. We offer a total compensation package of $345K+, full clinical support staff, AI-driven tools, and a true work–life balance — with no call, no hospital work, and no politics.

First Medical Associates is a corporate-backed, tech-forward multi-location Primary Care Group with significant growth projections. We are thriving by putting physicians first—providing compassionate doctors with best-in-class work–life balance, competitive pay, and a modern, multicultural workplace.

We currently operate 19 locations across Maryland, all in well-connected communities near three major airports. We are actively hiring Internal Medicine and Family Physicians to join our team.

At First Medical Associates, you’ll see no more than 2.5 patients per hour, and with 99% of patients scheduled in advance, your days will be smooth and predictable. There are no procedures (no splinting, casting, or suturing), and you’ll never take call. Just enjoy the practice of medicine in a supportive environment designed for physicians.

Why Physicians Choose Us

  • No homework, no admin duties, no unpaid work
  • No quality reporting burden or scorecards
  • Independent medical decision-making with no office politics
  • Physician-designed offices with Athenahealth EMR
  • AI-driven Scribe and Coding
  • Full-time Inboxologist to manage labs, refills, patient messages, and forms
  • Prior Authorization Specialists
  • AI-assisted Lab Interpretation, and Refill Assistant and Patient Communication tool
  • Dedicated Case Manager for care coordination

Compensation & Benefits

  • Generous Sign-on Bonus
  • Total package potential: $345K+
  • $250K Base Salary
  • RVU Incentive
  • Quality Measures Incentives
  • $7.5K 401(k) Employer Match
  • $10K Health Insurance
  • $5K Disability & Term Life Insurance
  • Generous PTO
  • CME Allowance
  • Company-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Company-Paid AD&D and Life Insurance
  • Paid Malpractice with Tail Coverage from Day One
  • Strong Telehealth Platform
  • ZERO Call – 100% Outpatient, No Nursing Home or Hospital Rounds
  • No Procedures Required

Career & Lifestyle Advantages

  • Corporate-backed stability with significant growth opportunities
  • Pathway to Leadership roles such as Lead Physician or Medical Director
  • Room for Growth with Annual Evaluations
  • Work in a region offering waterfront living, excellent schools, and easy access to Washington DC, Baltimore, and Philadelphia.

What Our Physicians Say

"I’ve been with First Medical Associates for 6 years, and the work-life balance is unmatched. The support staff and technology allow me to focus solely on patient care, without the usual administrative headaches." – Dr. Mahpara Qureshi M. D, Internal Medicine

"After 5 years here, I can say this is the most physician-friendly practice I’ve worked at. No call, no politics, and room for growth — it’s exactly what I was looking for." – Dr. Q Nguyen M. D, Family Medicine

Requirements

  • MD or DO from an accredited institution
  • BC/BE in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
  • Maryland license (or in progress—we’ll wait)
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Please view this video using this link: FMA Provider Video.

Sincerely,

The First Medical Associates Team

Key Responsibilities

Provide primary care services to patients in a clinical setting with a focus on internal or family medicine. Manage patient care through AI-driven tools and support staff without the burden of administrative duties or hospital rounds.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Case ManagementCommunication Skills

Primary Care — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 54% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

What does the Primary Care market look like in Maryland?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.9 / 10 · above average in primary careranked against 1,347 Primary Care listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$225k–$270kPrimary Care median $223k (middle half $140k–$250k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$236k in purchasing powerMaryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Primary Care listings in Maryland33 active1,364 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 54% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusMaryland Physician listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 9% offer loan repayment389 active listings, Oct 2026
Primary Care hiring demand#15 of 26 specialtiespostings stay open a median 46 days · 34% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, September 2026 · 452 postings, 654 closed
New Primary Care listings1,001 in the last 30 days626 the 30 days before (+60%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Primary Care pay trend+1.9% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Implied production pay~$250k$50/wRVU × 5,000 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,347 Primary Care listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), CMS Physician Fee Schedule, WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Primary Care Physician IM/FP-Part Time/Full T at Doctors First a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Primary Care — ranked against 1,347 active Primary Care listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Primary Care Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

37 jobs · 28 employers
7
<$290k
10
$290k-330k
12
$330k-370k
6
$370k-410k
2
$410k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 28 employers
401k / retirement match
82% this job
Sign-on bonus
67% this job
CME allowance
61% this job
Relocation assistance
48%
Loan repayment
30%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 6.9
Better work-life than 70% of Primary Care listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,347 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Benefits & Perks

Generous Sign-on Bonus
Total package potential: $345K+
$250K Base Salary
RVU Incentive
Quality Measures Incentives
$7.5K 401(k) Employer Match
$10K Health Insurance
$5K Disability & Term Life Insurance

Living in Silver Spring

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$523k≈ 2.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,969/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
34 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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