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Mass General Brigham
Northampton, Massachusetts

Express Care Medical Director, Mass General Brigham/ Pioneer Valley

Urgent CareIncludes callIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$285k-$313k

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Site: Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western Massachusetts, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission.

As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary Express Care Medical Director - Mass General Brigham/ Pioneer Valley

Qualifications

Join our Community: Full Time Express Care Medical Director/ Physician Opportunity – Pioneer Valley Region (Western), MA Mass General Brigham Medical Group (MGB MG) is seeking an experienced, Board-Certified Physician leader to serve as Medical Director, Express Care in the Pioneer Valley region of Massachusetts. This leadership role provides oversight of up to four Express Care centers across the Pioneer Valley region and plays a key role in advancing clinical excellence, operational performance, quality, safety, and strategic growth. Join our team and enjoy a flexible schedule in a collaborative, team-based care environment with excellent compensation. This role offers the chance to apply your clinical skill set in a fast-paced setting, where you will care for a wide range of patients presenting with highly acute illness, injury, or in need of a procedure. The Medical Director will collaborate closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, and operational leaders to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care while supporting the continued expansion and development of our Urgent Care network. What You'll Do

  • Provide clinical leadership and oversight for up to four MGB Medical Group Express Care locations.
  • Partner with operational and clinical leaders to advance quality, patient safety, patient experience, and performance.
  • Supervise and mentor Physicians, Lead APPs, and APPs.
  • Support provider recruitment, onboarding, training, and professional development.
  • Develop and implement clinical policies, protocols, and best practices.
  • Monitor quality metrics, patient experience, and regulatory compliance.
  • Contribute to strategic planning, service line growth, budgeting, and operational initiatives.
  • Partner with Revenue Cycle and administrative teams to ensure documentation, coding, and billing compliance.
  • Foster a culture of teamwork, continuous improvement, and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

  • MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
  • Completion of an accredited residency program.
  • Board Certification in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine-Pediatrics.
  • Unrestricted Massachusetts medical license (or ability to obtain).
  • Current DEA certification.
  • Prior leadership experience in Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine, or ambulatory care settings strongly preferred.

Schedule & Location

  • Full-time (70% clinical) & (30 % Administrative/leadership position).
  • Opportunity for Hybrid work model with potential flexibility to provide clinical and administrative support across multiple locations.
  • Monday through Friday schedule with occasional evenings, weekends, and extended hours as needed.
  • Current Express Care locations include: Northampton, Southampton, Amherst & Greenfield. Monday to Friday: 8:00am to 8:00pm Saturday & Sunday: 9:00am to 5:00pm Why Choose Mass General Brigham? Join an integrated healthcare system recognized for its excellence in patient care, research, and education. As part of Mass General Brigham, you’ll benefit from: A competitive salary with a transparent and rewarding compensation plan. A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and malpractice coverage. Flexible work schedules to meet your personal and professional needs, with options for both full-time and part-time roles. Dedicated after-hours and weekend call support, ensuring a sustainable work environment. Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program as part of our not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) designation.

About Us Mass General Brigham is a leader in healthcare innovation, comprising 16 member institutions, including world-class academic medical centers, specialty and community hospitals, and a robust physician network.

With over 1,180 physicians and 534 Advanced Practitioners across 78 locations, we are dedicated to transforming patient care. At Mass General Brigham, our patients come first. Ready to Make a Difference?

Explore the opportunity to practice in a dynamic, patient-focused environment while enjoying the benefits of a supportive, community-based setting.

For more information about this role or other opportunities within our network, please contact: Melissa Smith, Physician Recruiter Email: mksmith@bwh.harvard.edu Additional Job Details (if applicable) The salary range for this position is $285,000 to $313,000 annually.

Actual compensation will be determined during the selection process and is based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, education, and internal equity. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization.

Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience, if applicable, education, certifications, and other essential factors.

The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and bonuses as applicable, designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

We invite you to apply, and our Physician Recruitment team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

Remote Type Onsite Work Location 30 Locust Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) EEO Statement: 1920 Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western Massachusetts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level.

The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success.

These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline. Combat disease. Hold a hand. Help people. Impact the world.

Mass General Brigham is a passionate, welcoming community where minds meet caring hearts. Come be a part of the world’s most powerful force in medicine, where every role is important in changing lives. Are you ready?

Our history includes New England hospitals founded over 200 years ago, some of the first and most prestigious hospitals in the world. Built on the legacy of two leading academic medical centers, we’re more than a system—we’re leaders in the practice of medicine.

Mass General Brigham is committed to serving the community. We are dedicated to enhancing patient care, teaching and research, and taking a leadership role as an integrated health care system. We recognize that increasing value and continuously improving quality are essential to maintaining excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Provide clinical leadership and oversight for up to four Express Care locations in the Pioneer Valley region. Partner with operational leaders to advance quality, safety, and strategic growth while supervising physicians and advanced practice providers.

Requirements

Requires an MD or DO with board certification in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine-Pediatrics. Must possess an unrestricted Massachusetts medical license and DEA certification, with prior leadership experience in urgent or ambulatory care strongly preferred.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License (preferred)

Key Skills

Quality ImprovementClinical Policy DevelopmentRevenue Cycle ManagementMentoring

Urgent Care — Physician Career Context

Of the 41 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 83% have no call, 71% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$299k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $283k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Urgent Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Express Care Medical Director, Mass General Brigham/ Pioneer Valley at Mass General Brigham a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Urgent Care — ranked against 351 active Urgent Care listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Urgent Care listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 351 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Northampton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$514k≈ 1.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,367/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.1
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Springfield, MA 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 Mass General Brigham

Hospitals and Health Care
Somerville, Massachusetts
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and malpractice coverage
Flexible work schedules
Dedicated after-hours and weekend call support
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program