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Newport News, Virginia

Riverside/VCU Family Medicine Residency - Faculty Physician – Brentwood Medical Center – Riverside Medical Group - Newport News, Virginia

Family MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$285k

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Job Description

As a provider with Riverside Health Medical Group, you would join a team of providers who are respected leaders and part of our collaborative care delivery team. Our providers care for our patients as if they are those they love.

Our core values are built into our provider compact that outlines our dedication to our patients as our first priority. Our providers encourage patient involvement, embrace change, and take ownership in the success of the team and the organization. If that resonates with you, we would like to speak to you.

Hiring Range $285,000.00 to 285,000.00

Actual pay depends on specialty, experience, and performance.

Riverside is currently seeking a full-time Family Medicine Physician to join our well-established, seasoned faculty group at the Riverside/VCU Family Medicine Residency Program in Newport News, Virginia.

The program is the largest and oldest Family Medicine program in the Commonwealth of Virginia, with greater than 597 graduates since its establishment in 1971. As a physician with Riverside Family Medicine, you will join a team of physicians who are respected leaders and part of a collaborative care team.

Our physicians encourage patient engagement, embrace change, and take ownership in the success of the residents, team, and organization to provide unsurpassed quality of care. If this resonates with you, we would like to speak with you!

The Riverside/VCU Family Medicine Residency Program Faculty Physician is responsible for providing an educational experience enabling resident physicians to obtain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to practice independently, while becoming innovative leaders in Family Medicine, education, and scholarship.

The program has Osteopathic Recognition with the ACGME and vies to deliver education and skill-building opportunities for the residents (thirteen in each class) to achieve certification with the American Board of Family Medicine or American Osteopathic Association.

The faculty physician reports directly to the Family Medicine Residency Program Director. The successful candidate will be board certified in Family Medicine and eligible for licensure in the state of Virginia.

The MD or DO applicant should have academic credentials demonstrating a strong interest in teaching, mentoring, scholarship and clinical care in both community-based clinic and hospital settings.

For more information visit: riversideonline.com

Required

  • Meet comprehensive professional standards
  • Have a current, valid state of Virginia medical license or be eligible for one
  • Have a current, valid DEA controlled substance registration

Skills

  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Collaborative approach with other physicians and providers

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E-mail our Program Director for more information: Beth.Klug@rivhs.com

  • Beth A. Klug, MD, MS, FAAFP
  • Program Director
  • Riverside/VCU Family Medicine Residency Program
  • 10510 Jefferson Avenue, Suite B
  • Newport News, VA 23601
  • Office 757-594-3881
  • Fax 757-591-9021
  • Cell 757-846-7752
  • Who We Are: Our Provider Compact
  • Our Mission: To care for others as we would care for those we love – to enhance their wellbeing and improve their health.
  • Our Guiding Principles: Patients First | Pursue Excellence | Stronger Together

Our Compact

  • We are resolute in our commitment to safety and quality.
  • We listen with empathy and communicate constructively.
  • We collaborate with a spirit of collegiality and mutual respect.
  • We are educators, mentors, and lifelong learners.

Why Riverside?

At Riverside, we care for others as we care for those we love. Our culture is built on clinical excellence, joy in practice, and meaningful impact on the communities we serve. Riverside is a trusted community partner, known for its commitment to excellence in healthcare. We offer a supportive work environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth.

  • Learn More
  • Explore Riverside Medical Group and discover why we are the perfect place to grow your career:
  • Riverside Medical Group – Provider Recruitment -riversideonline.com

Live Where Others Vacation

Enjoy life in coastal Virginia, where charming communities, rich history, and scenic beauty meet. Whether it is waterfront living, cultural attractions, or top-rated schools, you will find your perfect balance here.

Community Overview: riversidehealthsystem.box.com

What Brings People to Virginia?

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Benefit Overview

Benefits That Go Beyond the Basics

Riverside Health System is known for exceptional care—not just for our patients, but for our team members too. We are committed to supporting your well-being with innovative, holistic benefits designed to keep you engaged, fulfilled, and thriving.

  • Well-being & Support Programs
  • Safe Haven – A confidential resource for emotional support and guidance
  • VITAL WorkLife – A comprehensive support system to help address burnout, career fatigue, and mental health challenges.
  • Behavioral health and counseling
  • Clinician Peer Coaching Program
  • Legal and financial consultations
  • VITAL WorkLife mobile app
  • Worklife Concierge services
  • 24/7 phone support

Peer Coaching Resources

Riverside providers become the leaders of tomorrow. An unshakable commitment to clinical excellence is central to our culture and is made evident in our systems and technology, our emphasis on joy in the workplace, our focus on philanthropy and all we do for the communities we serve. You will be set up for success as you tap into decades of diverse expertise in evidence-based care and helpful employees.

Key Responsibilities

The faculty physician is responsible for providing an educational experience that enables resident physicians to obtain the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes for independent practice. They will also engage in clinical care, mentoring, and scholarship within both community-based clinic and hospital settings.

Requirements

Candidates must be board certified in Family Medicine and hold or be eligible for a medical license in the state of Virginia. Applicants should possess strong academic credentials and a demonstrated interest in teaching and clinical leadership.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Oral communication

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

In Virginia, the Family Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$265k (26 salary observations; 96 listings), vs ~$265k nationally (747 salary observations; 2,771 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 56% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$285k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $282k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution50 jobs · 36 employers

10
<$285k
7
$285k-320k
21
$320k-355k
8
$355k-390k
4
$390k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks47 jobs · 36 employers

401k / retirement match
87%
CME allowance
66%
Sign-on bonus
64%
Relocation assistance
49%
Loan repayment
40%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Family Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,442 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Newport News

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$284k≈ 1.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,605/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
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.

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

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About Riverside Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Newport News, Virginia
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Safe Haven - confidential emotional support
VITAL WorkLife - burnout and mental health support
Behavioral health and counseling
Clinician Peer Coaching Program
Legal and financial consultations
Worklife Concierge services
24/7 phone support