HEAL-VA Health Counselor | Family Medicine | SOM | 623130

1 month ago

United StatesSalary Range: $55,000-$60,000Full TimeFamily Medicine

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Virginia Commonwealth University as a HEAL-VA Health Counselor | Family Medicine | SOM | 623130 in United States. Advertising Summary: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education.

Key Responsibilities

up calls, and mailing study materials. This position will receive training to become a certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist. Key Responsibilities:

Identifies resource needs and develops clinical and other research documents, such as job aids, tools, processes, and training. Contributes to the development of protocols

Performs quality checks

Identifies work unit resource needs and manages supply and equipment inventory levels

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e. g., psychology, public health, or a related discipline)

Strong active listening and written communication skills

Detail oriented, and able to follow instructions precisely

Strong organizational and time management skills

Benefits & Compensation

Salary range: $55,000 to $60,000 annually.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Virginia Commonwealth University as a HEAL-VA Health Counselor | Family Medicine | SOM | 623130.

Key Skills

Active ListeningWritten CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementTobacco Cessation CounselingResearch Protocol AdherenceData CollectionParticipant ScreeningMedical AssessmentsPhlebotomyQuality ChecksInventory ManagementData AbstractionCultural CompetencyVirtual Meeting Platforms

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates HEAL-VA Health Counselor | Family Medicine | SOM | 623130 at Virginia Commonwealth University a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Family Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Family Medicine position at Virginia Commonwealth University is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Family Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $265k, with the typical range spanning $200k to $340k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Virginia Commonwealth University lists compensation for this physician position at $55k to $60k annually.

This is approximately 78% below the national median for Family Medicine professionals, which is around $265k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($55k–$60k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Active Listening, Written Communication, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Tobacco Cessation Counseling, Research Protocol Adherence, Data Collection, Participant Screening. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Family Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The primary responsibility involves assisting in research projects focused on reducing cancer among underserved populations, which includes screening participants, conducting assessments, and providing smoking cessation counseling. This role will also involve managing research workflow components, p...

Benefits package: Health benefits, Paid annual and holiday leave, Tuition benefits, Retirement planning and savings options, Tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, Employee discounts, Well-being resources, Career development and advancement opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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