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Mary Washington Healthcare
Ruther Glen, Virginia

Physician, Primary Care - Family Medicine or Internal Medicine, Ruther Glen, VA, Ladysmith

Primary CareIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$265K - $280K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.

Job Summary

Provides comprehensive, evidence-based primary care services for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in an outpatient practice setting. Delivers preventive care, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic conditions, coordination of care, transitional care management, and support for population health and quality initiatives in alignment with organizational goals. Practice setting is outpatient primary care only.

Base Salary Range $265,000.(min) - $280,000. (max) Annually

Productivity and performance-based incentive bonus potential

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive outpatient primary care services for patients across the primary care/specialty age spectrum, including preventive care, annual wellness visits, chronic disease management, and treatment of acute illnesses and minor injuries.

Evaluate, diagnose, and manage common medical conditions seen in family medicine or internal medicine practice using evidence-based clinical standards.

Perform age- and condition-appropriate history and physical examinations and develop individualized treatment plans.

Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic and screening tests as clinically indicated.

Prescribe medications and other therapies in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.

Provide counseling and education regarding disease prevention, health maintenance, nutrition, medication adherence, and lifestyle modification.

Coordinate care with specialists, hospitalists, advanced practice providers, care management teams, and community resources to support continuity of care.

Review and respond to laboratory, imaging, medication refill, referral, and patient message workflows in a timely manner.

Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic medical record; EPIC experience preferred, training provided as applicable.

Participate in departmental, medical group, and hospital meetings, including quality, safety, access, patient experience, and performance improvement initiatives.

Support organizational goals related to patient access, panel management, productivity, clinical quality metrics, and patient satisfaction.

Collaborate with clinical and administrative leadership to promote efficient practice operations and a high-reliability care environment.

Supervise and/or collaborate with advanced practice providers, nursing staff, medical assistants, and other care team members as assigned.

Participate in call coverage, inbox coverage, and other physician coverage responsibilities consistent with practice and organizational standards.

  • Participate in education activities and, where applicable, support the teaching of students and/or residents.
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree from an accredited school of medicine or osteopathic medicine.
  • Board certified or board eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
  • Successful completion of an accredited United States residency program in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
  • Current, unrestricted Virginia medical license, or eligibility for Virginia licensure.
  • Current DEA registration, or eligibility to obtain prior to start date.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or ability to obtain within required timeframe.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills with a commitment to patient-centered care.
  • Candidate must demonstrate commitment to clinical quality, service excellence, professionalism, and collaboration across the healthcare system.
  • Bilingual skills may be considered an asset based on community and practice needs.
  • Employment terms, schedule, and site assignment may vary based on organizational and practice needs.

MWHC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status (EOE). We are also committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices and comply with all applicable pay transparency and pay equity laws.

Compensation Pay Range

$127.40 - $134.62

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive, evidence-based primary care services for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in an outpatient setting. Coordinate care with specialists and support organizational goals related to quality, safety, and patient experience.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Diagnostic testingPatient counselingClinical documentationCare coordinationInterpersonal skills

Primary Care — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$273k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $270k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

What does the Primary Care market look like in Virginia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.2 / 10 · above average in physician rolesranked against 22,282 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$265k–$280kPrimary Care median $269k (middle half $230k–$294k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$270k in purchasing powerVirginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Primary Care listings in Virginia54 active1,327 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 50% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusVirginia physician listings (all specialties): 35% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 27% offer loan repayment739 active listings, Nov 2026
Primary Care hiring demand#17 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 42 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 503 postings, 521 closed
New Primary Care listings937 in the last 30 days471 the 30 days before (+99%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,282 Physician roles listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Primary Care - Family Medicine or Internal Medicine, Ruther Glen, VA, Ladysmith at Mary Washington Healthcare a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 22,282 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Primary Care Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

50 jobs · 38 employers
11
<$285k
13
$285k-320k
16
$320k-355k
7
$355k-390k
3
$390k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

47 jobs · 38 employers
401k / retirement match
85%
CME allowance
55%
Sign-on bonus
49% this job
Relocation assistance
40%
Loan repayment
28% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 6.2
Better work-life than 50% of Primary Care listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,327 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Ruther Glen

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$342k≈ 1.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,223/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

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