Pays $100-$120/hr — Public Health market median is ~$198k (6 jobs)
Ph Physician (VDHRNX01)
About the Role
Public health physician providing direct patient care. Hourly wage $100-$120. Roanoke, VA.
Join Virginia Department of Health as a Public Health Physician – Direct Patient Care in Roanoke, Virginia, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $100 - $120/hr.
- 13 paid holidays
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan)
- Sick, family/personal, and annual leave
Work Schedule
- Contract position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Virginia Department of Health as a Public Health Physician – Direct Patient Care.
Key Responsibilities
The physician provides direct patient care, including physical examinations, diagnosis, and treatment planning in specialties such as pediatrics or family planning. They also oversee service delivery, provide expert guidance to nursing staff, and perform administrative duties to support public health initiatives.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid Virginia physician license and DEA registration, along with completion of an approved residency program in a relevant medical specialty. Board certification or eligibility in the field of specialization is also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Public Health — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$229k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $226k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
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