PH Physician Supervisor - Medical Director
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Virginia Department of Health as a PH Physician Supervisor – Medical Director – Chesterfield, VA in Chesterfield, Virginia. Title: PH Physician Supervisor - Medical Director State Role Title: Physicians and Surgeons, All Other Hiring Range: $196,687.00 - $200,878.
Key Responsibilities
- The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginians.
- The VDH is made up of a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 33 local health districts.
- The Chesterfield Health District provides public health services to the residents of Chesterfield County, Powhatan County, and the City of Colonial Heights.
- This position is based in the Chesterfield Health Department.
Requirements
- Licensure by Virginia Board of Medicine is required
- Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of public health and clinical preventive medicine
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Skilled in use of automation for data collection and analysis and in presentations and teaching
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $196.7K - $200.9K
- 401(k) with employer match.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Virginia Department of Health in Chesterfield, Virginia.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This PH Physician Supervisor - Medical Director position at Virginia Information Technologies Agency includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Public Health — Physician Career Context
This Public Health position at Virginia Information Technologies Agency 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.
Compensation Analysis
Virginia Information Technologies Agency lists compensation for this physician position at $197k to $201k annually.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Chesterfield, Virginia.
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 ($197k–$201k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Public health, Clinical preventive medicine, Medical supervision, Patient diagnosis, Patient treatment, Communicable disease investigation, Data collection, Data analysis. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Public Health role.
Core responsibilities: The Medical Director serves as the chief clinician for the health district, overseeing medical staff and pharmacy operations while providing direct patient care. They also act as a member of the Senior Management Team to influence public health outcomes and address the causes of preventable diseases...
Benefits package: 13 paid holidays, Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, Retirement plans (401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan), Sick leave, Family/personal leave. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
4d ago
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