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Unity Health Care
Washington, District of Columbia

Medical Director III, Physician-FM

Family MedicineIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$222K - $256K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Medical Director III

Location: Minnesota Avenue Health Center, Washington, DC

ORGANIZATION: UNITY HEALTH CARE

Employment TYPE: Full-Time

About Unity Health Care

Unity Health Care is the largest network of community health centers in Washington, DC, providing high-quality, compassionate, and comprehensive health care services to underserved communities. Our mission is to promote healthier communities through accessible, patient-centered care and a commitment to health equity.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, the Medical Director is responsible for the provision of care and coordination of the daily activities of the various medical disciplines within a Unity Health Care Health Center. The Medical Director serves as a liaison between Unity Health Care and the community and is responsible for ensuring the delivery of quality, safe medical services at the assigned clinical site, including supervision of all providers working at the designated location.

The Medical Director supports the health center and organization in achieving the quadruple aim: improving health outcomes, enhancing patient experience, supporting care team well-being, and ensuring financial sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care and serve as a clinical leader and role model.
  • Supervise providers to ensure safe, high-quality care and compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
  • Lead quality improvement initiatives and utilize clinical data to improve health outcomes.
  • Manage provider peer review processes and support ongoing professional development.
  • Review patient experience data and implement strategies to improve patient satisfaction and engagement.
  • Investigate patient concerns and collaborate with leadership to address quality-of-care issues.
  • Recruit, hire, onboard, mentor, and evaluate providers.
  • Collaborate with Health Center Directors and Nurse Managers to optimize clinic workflows, patient access, and operational efficiency.
  • Coordinate provider schedules, leave requests, and coverage needs.
  • Foster a collaborative culture that promotes provider wellness, engagement, and professional growth.
  • Monitor site productivity, provider capacity, scheduling templates, and staffing needs.
  • Participate in site leadership meetings, Medical Director meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and organizational committees.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must have a current DC License, CDS and DEA (registered in DC) registrations, or NP license.
  • Graduate of an accredited Medical School and Residency Program.
  • Board eligible or board certified in area of specialty.
  • Two (2) years of experience in an ambulatory care setting, with some contact with homeless patients preferred.
  • Managerial experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
  • Must be willing to accept “on call” duties on a regular rotation.

Why Join Unity?

  • Lead a multidisciplinary care team serving the Minnesota Avenue community.
  • Make a meaningful impact on health outcomes in underserved populations.
  • Work for a mission-driven organization dedicated to health equity and patient-centered care.
  • Collaborate with experienced healthcare leaders committed to innovation and quality improvement.
  • Enjoy opportunities for leadership development, professional growth, and community engagement.
  • Be part of an organization that values teamwork, compassion, and excellence in care.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited medical school and residency program with a current DC license, CDS, and DEA registrations. A minimum of two years of experience in ambulatory care is required, with managerial experience and experience with homeless populations preferred.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Clinical LeadershipProvider SupervisionRecruitmentClinic Workflow OptimizationStaffing ManagementPatient Experience ManagementHealthcare Administration

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for District of Columbia is 109.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$239k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $217k in an average-cost state. 64.3% of District of Columbia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 52% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Director III, Physician-FM at Unity Health Care a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 21,942 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks44 jobs · 36 employers

401k / retirement match
86%
Sign-on bonus
64%
CME allowance
59%
Relocation assistance
36%
Loan repayment
20% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Family Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,584 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Washington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$642k≈ 2.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,517/mo≈ 14% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
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 Unity Health Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Washington, DC
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Leadership Development
Professional Growth Opportunities
Mission-Driven Work