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Cranston, Rhode Island

Primary Care Physician (Rhode Island Primary Care Medical Group)

Primary CareIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$250k-$275k

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Job Description

Over the past 30+ years, Rhode Island Primary Care Physician’s Corporation (RIPCPC) has grown to become the largest independent provider association of primary and pediatric care in the state, delivering exceptional care to over 200,000 Rhode Islanders.

RIPCPC delivers support services that are essential to providing high quality, cost-effective medicine to patients, while also preserving community-based practices. In 2023, RIPCPC joined Akido Labs, becoming a key east coast hub for healthcare innovation within the Akido Care medical network.

Akido Care’s fast-growing medical network is known for its ability to integrate innovative technology into the healthcare infrastructure, relieving the frustrations felt by everyone involved in care delivery, from medical providers and their staff, to the patients and their families.

We're building a dynamic, diverse and driven team as we continue to grow and broaden our impact. We are seeking passionate people who care deeply about helping patients and communities. We hope you’ll join our team!

The Opportunity

RIPC Medical Group is seeking a Primary Care Physician to join a growing, physician-led medical group delivering high-quality, value-based care in a fully outpatient setting. This role offers the opportunity to care for a diverse patient population across the full spectrum of primary care services.

You will work alongside a collaborative team with strong clinical and operational support, allowing you to focus on patient care while leveraging modern care models and technology. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization shaping the future of community-based primary care.

  • What you’ll do
  • Provide comprehensive primary care to patients across the full lifespan
  • See 16–20 patients per day in a 100% outpatient setting
  • Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care aligned with value-based care principles
  • Collaborate with physicians, APPs, and care teams to coordinate care and improve outcomes
  • Manage an assigned patient panel, including preventive care and chronic disease management
  • Participate in care coordination and quality improvement initiatives
  • Utilize EMR to document care and manage patient records
  • Incorporate in-office procedures based on experience and interest (optional)
  • Provide after-hours call coverage for your patient panel (shared model may be available)
  • Engage in team-based care and contribute to a supportive, collaborative practice environment

Who You Are

  • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school (required)
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine (required)
  • Hold an active, unrestricted Rhode Island medical license or be eligible to obtain one (required)
  • Commitment to patient-centered, value-based care (required)
  • Strong clinical judgment and ability to manage a broad range of primary care conditions
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Comfort working in a team-based, technology-enabled care environment
  • Interest in quality improvement and population health initiatives (preferred)

Why to Join

  • Salary: Competitive for the North East Region up to $275,000 base
  • Eligible to earn an annual incentive bonus
  • Setting: 100% outpatient, no inpatient responsibilities
  • Scope: Full-spectrum primary care (preventive + chronic disease management)
  • Care Model: Value-based, patient-centered approach

Salary Range

$250,000—$275,000 USD

Rhode Island Primary Care Physician’s Corporation (RIPCPC) is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage qualified applicants of every background, ability, and life experience to contact us about appropriate employment opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive primary care to a diverse patient population in a 100% outpatient setting. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage patient panels, coordinate care, and improve health outcomes using value-based principles.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine. An active, unrestricted Rhode Island medical license is required to practice.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Electronic medical records

Primary Care — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Rhode Island is 102.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$263k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $257k in an average-cost state. 63.1% of Rhode Island clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

What does the Primary Care market look like in Rhode Island?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$250k–$275kPrimary Care median $288k (middle half $255k–$311k)103 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$257k in purchasing powerRhode Island index 102.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Work settingon-sitepeers: 42% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusRhode Island physician listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus · 9% offer loan repayment104 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 listings935 in the last 30 days462 the 30 days before (+102%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Primary Care Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

42 jobs · 34 employers
9
<$285k
10
$285k-320k
13
$320k-355k
8
$355k-390k
2
$390k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

38 jobs · 34 employers
401k / retirement match
87%
CME allowance
61%
Sign-on bonus
55% this job
Relocation assistance
45%
Loan repayment
34%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 3.9
Better work-life than 30% of Primary Care listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,335 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About RI Primary Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Cranston, Rhode Island
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive base salary up to $275,000
Annual incentive bonus eligibility
100% outpatient, no inpatient responsibilities
Comprehensive benefits package

Living in Cranston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$466k≈ 1.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,092/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.8
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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