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VHC Health
Arlington, Virginia

Physician - National Landing

Internal MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$250k-$552k

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Job Description

Position Title

Physician - National Landing

Job Description

Purpose & Scope:

The physician is a member of the healthcare team who works in collaboration with other staff to provide comprehensive healthcare services to patients. The scope of practice of each physician is defined through the health system’s credentialing and privileging committee.

The Physician supports objectives, budget, and performance metrics at the individual level. Supports all medical activities at the individual level including implementation of quality control standards, risk management and compliance programs. The role of a physician is to provide quality clinical care to those individuals who have chosen VHC Health in a timely manner to meet the needs of our patients.

Education

Doctorate from accredited medical school is required.

Experience

One year of medical/surgical experience is required.

Certifications/Licensure

Licensed to Practice Medicine by the Virginia Department of Health Professions is required.

Our Community

Living in Northern Virginia, one of the best places to live near D.C., you can have it all: a lucrative job at a forward-thinking company – plus access to the country’s greatest historical sites, a bustling café culture, active nightlife and concert going, a thriving wine region, seven professional sports teams, and a mild four-season climate with year-round kayaking, biking, and hiking.

We offer some of the best public and private schools in the nation and access to 60 colleges and universities. In fact, we are the most educated region in the country. Here, there are no compromises. NOVA is one of the best places to live and work in the country.

Arlington is home to the Pentagon, and the Arlington National Cemetery.

Home to more than 100 U.S. and global corporate headquarters, including the 6th highest number of Fortune 500 companies.

Northern Virginia is one of the fastest growing and most diverse communities in the United States

Fairfax County has many of the highest ranking schools in the nation according to U.S. News and World Reports.

Arlington County also offers outstanding schools - about 94 percent of all graduating high school seniors in Arlington go on to attend college.

Two major airports with direct flights to 109 domestic and 60 international destinations.

Northern Virginia has many recreational and community amenities including: over 89 miles of biking/jogging trails, 167 public parks, approximately 14 community centers, 7 live stage theaters, 8 libraries, and 652 restaurants.

Minutes to the Kennedy Center, Smithsonian Museums, Tyson’s Corner, and Wolftrap National Park for the Performing Arts

Whether you choose to live in Arlington County, Fairfax County, City of Alexandria or in any of the other great areas in the DC area, you will have little problem in finding a location that is right for you.

We look forward to hearing from qualified candidates interested in joining us in a highly collegial environment where the patient is at the center of what we do.

Additional Job Description

At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities.

In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.

VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate—is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors.

These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions.

The compensation range set forth above is a good-faith estimate of the minimum and maximum hourly rate or annual salary for this position and assumes a 1.0 FTE status.

Actual compensation for this position will be determined based on specialty, and the candidate’s education, training, skills, experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes.

No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans.

The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law. VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.

Key Responsibilities

The physician provides comprehensive clinical care to patients in collaboration with the healthcare team. They are responsible for implementing quality control standards, risk management, and compliance programs at the individual level.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a doctorate from an accredited medical school and possess at least one year of medical/surgical experience. A valid license to practice medicine issued by the Virginia Department of Health Professions is required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Medical practicePatient care

Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 52% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Internal Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$401k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $397k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Internist Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 36 employers

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<$310k
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$310k-340k
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$340k-370k
3
$370k-400k
3
$400k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks44 jobs · 36 employers

401k / retirement match
89% this job
Sign-on bonus
66%
CME allowance
66%
Relocation assistance
50%
Loan repayment
43%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Internal Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,159 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Arlington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.00M≈ 4.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,702/mo≈ 13% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
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.

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.

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About VHC Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Arlington, VA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Wellness and retirement benefits