Clinic Medical Director in TN
Listed compensation
$280k-$300k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
About Us
Valor Healthcare is a veteran and physician-led provider of healthcare services for deserving, resilient patriots – those who serve or have served in the military as well as those who devote their careers to federal government service.
We aim to deliver high-quality care in a way that upholds the health of our nation’s greatest asset: its people. Valor works hard to earn the trust of those who have faith in us to care for them with respect and through methods that lead to superior clinical outcomes.
Valor is different because of our people.
Our leadership team is comprised of veteran, clinician, and business leaders dedicated to providing exceptional care and a world-class patient experience for our nation’s patriots.
Many of our colleagues have patriots in their families or are patriots themselves, building a company culture and commitment to customer service that is second to none.
Our mission is simple: to provide quality healthcare to America’s veterans through our healing focus, indebted hearts, and tireless resolve. Valor Healthcare operates more than 50 VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) in the United States as a contractor for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Valor is different because of our people. Our leadership team is comprised of veterans and clinician leaders dedicated to providing exceptional care and a world-class patient experience for our Nation’s Heroes. Many of our colleagues have veterans in their families or are veterans themselves, resulting in an individual commitment to customer service that is second to none.
- Relocation assistance available
- Medical Director Title with stipend
Benefits
- Up to $15k recruitment incentive for highly qualified candidates
- Annual bonus plan
- 401K and company match
CME Reimbursement and Time Off
Generous time off package! To include almost 8 weeks of cumulative time off across different banks.
- 15 PTO days, 5 personal days, 5 CE days, 7 sick days and 11 Federal holidays
- Only 10-12 patients a day with a PACT team support (RN, LPN, and MA) to support you.
Competitive pay! We offer based on experience and monitor market trends to ensure we are providing a great rate for our employees.
- Access to Medical/Dental through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, and Vision options too.
- Annual performance reviews to discuss goals, raises, concerns, etc.
- All primary care physicians and mid levels have annual incentive plans tied to bonuses.
- Half a day for dedicated admin time a week.
Great support system through clinic management peers, HR, Recruiting department, all the way up to the executive level.
Position Summary
The Clinic Medical Director (CMD) is responsible for all clinical aspects of their individual CBOC. The physician diagnoses and treats diseases and injuries of human internal organ systems and delivers preventive treatment of primary care needs, including chronic disease management, of patients through routine physical examination and testing.
Core Responsibilities
Actively participate and oversee the diagnoses and treatment of our veterans.
Manage day to day medical operations, ensure high quality clinical expectations, and provide exceptional customer service.
Achieve and maintain excellent clinical outcomes through periodic chart reviews, direct observation, and by abiding by VA guidelines.
Ensure all colleagues provide excellent customer service to each veteran, both in person and over the phone, as well as to fellow colleagues and clinic visitors.
- Participate managing the clinic’s financial performance.
- Participate in the clinic’s outreach events to help support the clinic’s enrollment initiatives.
Support patient enrollment and retention by providing guidance, when necessary, regarding scheduling, follow-up visits, or nurse visits.
Maintain staffing levels consistent with veteran enrollment, contract terms, and to maintain clinical outcomes.
- Review and analyze reporting/responsiveness to alerts and notifications.
Ensure that all clinic metrics are at or above the VA threshold.
Emphasize attracting, coaching, mentoring, and retaining talent through excellent communication, training, enforcing key competencies, and performance management, when required.
Develop and maintain a positive, collaborative working relationship with our VA partners, ensuring that the Regional Medical Director is kept informed of any significant issues.
Innovate, embrace, and support new initiatives, whether clinical or operational, and execute on key strategic initiatives that drive the success of the Valor Business.
Qualifications
Experience: a minimum of successful completion of a residency program in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
Preferred Experience
- Healthcare leadership experience during residency or post-residency
- Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine Degree
- Board eligible OR Board certified in family practice or internal medicine
- Must be credentialed and remain in good standing through the Veterans Health Administration (VA)
Valid, unrestricted license in the state of desired employment, or in any U.S. state or territory, depending on VA contractual requirements
Current certification in Basic Life Support (must be renewed periodically as specified by the certifying agency – AHA valid for two years, e. g.) and in ACLS as specified by individual VAMC contract
- Current, unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
- Excellent computer skills
- Ability to manage, both up and down
- Energetic and optimistic demeanor
- Strong service mentality and a focus on achieving all aspects of defined service standards
- Ability to resolve colleague, client and patient issues in an effective and timely manner
Final compensation will be based on relevant factors including work experience, skills, certifications, and internal equity.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Key Responsibilities
The Clinic Medical Director oversees all clinical operations and patient care at the CBOC, ensuring high-quality outcomes and adherence to VA guidelines. They are responsible for managing medical staff, monitoring clinic performance, and fostering a collaborative environment to provide exceptional service to veterans.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Family Medicine — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$290k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $316k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Valor Healthcare holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 61 active listings.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.7 / 10 · top 10% in family medicine | ranked against 2,613 Family Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $280k–$300k | Family Medicine median $281k (middle half $255k–$334k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$316k in purchasing power | Tennessee index 91.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Family Medicine listings in Tennessee | 20 active | 2,611 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 58% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Tennessee Physician listings: 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 5% offer loan repayment361 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Family Medicine hiring demand | #10 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 38 days · 31% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 857 postings, 907 closed |
| New Family Medicine listings | 1,732 in the last 30 days | 1,432 the 30 days before (+21%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Family Medicine pay trend | +2.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Valor Healthcare | silver tier, 77/100 | Top Employers work-life index61 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinic Medical Director in TN at Valor Healthcare a 7.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Family Medicine — ranked against 2,613 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$290k midpoint, that is roughly $12k–$20k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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