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Unity Health Care
Washington, District of Columbia

Physician - Family Medicine-Anacostia-Fulltime

Family MedicineFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Physician – Family Medicine / Internal Medicine

  • Location: Washington, DC
  • Organization: Unity Health Care
  • Department: Primary Care
  • Employment Type: Full-Time | Exempt

About Unity Health Care

Unity Health Care is the largest network of community health centers in Washington, D.C., dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive, and patient-centered healthcare services to individuals and families regardless of their ability to pay. Unity proudly serves diverse and underserved communities throughout the District and is deeply committed to advancing health equity, improving community health outcomes, and eliminating barriers to care.

Through integrated primary care, behavioral health, specialty services, and community-based programs, Unity Health Care continues to make a lasting impact on public health throughout Washington, DC.

Position Summary

Unity Health Care is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician to join our Primary Care team in Washington, DC. This full-time outpatient position provides comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages within a collaborative, mission-driven healthcare environment.

The Physician will deliver evidence-based medical care focused on prevention, chronic disease management, patient education, and whole-person care while working closely with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes and access to quality healthcare services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality, evidence-based primary care services to patients of all ages
  • Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions
  • Perform preventive health screenings, wellness visits, and patient education
  • Coordinate patient care with specialists, behavioral health providers, and support services
  • Maintain timely, accurate, and complete documentation within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and population health efforts
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to support integrated, patient-centered care
  • Promote culturally competent and compassionate healthcare delivery
  • Support organizational goals focused on patient satisfaction, access, and quality outcomes
  • Maintain compliance with clinical standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies

Minimum Qualifications

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school required
  • Board-certified or board-eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine required
  • Current or eligible medical license in the District of Columbia required
  • Current DEA registration required
  • Strong commitment to serving medically underserved and diverse patient populations
  • Excellent clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams
  • Experience in community health, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), or ambulatory care settings preferred

Why Join Unity?

  • Be part of a mission-driven organization making a lasting impact on public health in Washington, DC through compassionate, patient-centered care
  • Serve diverse and underserved communities while advancing health equity and reducing barriers to healthcare access
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team committed to holistic, integrated care in a supportive and team-oriented environment
  • Access opportunities for continued professional growth, leadership development, innovation, and continuing education
  • Eligible providers may qualify for HRSA/NHSC Loan Repayment opportunities of up to $50,000 for an initial two-year service commitment
  • Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, malpractice coverage, retirement contributions, CME allowance, and generous paid time off while making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families throughout the community

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and be board-certified or board-eligible in Family or Internal Medicine. A current medical license in the District of Columbia and DEA registration are required.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Clinical documentationMultidisciplinary collaborationCulturally competent careAcute medical condition diagnosis

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for District of Columbia is 109.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.3% of District of Columbia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

What does the Family Medicine market look like in District of Columbia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedFamily Medicine median $275k (middle half $265k–$306k)185 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingDistrict of Columbia index 109.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Family Medicine listings in District of Columbia13 active2,615 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 48% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$50k loan repaymentUS Physician listings: 40% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 11% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Family Medicine hiring demand#10 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 38 days · 31% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 857 postings, 907 closed
New Family Medicine listings1,781 in the last 30 days1,398 the 30 days before (+27%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Family Medicine pay trend+3.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 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 Family Medicine Jobs

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

41 jobs · 31 employers
8
<$275k
13
$275k-310k
5
$310k-345k
11
$345k-380k
4
$380k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

36 jobs · 31 employers
401k / retirement match
81% this job
Sign-on bonus
61%
CME allowance
58% this job
Relocation assistance
42%
Loan repayment
25% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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MASC Medical · Atlanta, Georgia

$350k-$400k
#2

Primary Care Physician

Akicita Federal · Mankato, Minnesota

$385k-$395k
#3

Physician - Family Medicine

$320k-$391k
#4

Physician

$341k-$385k
+ 39 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Family Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,601 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Unity Health Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Washington, DC
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits
Malpractice coverage
Retirement contributions
CME allowance
Generous paid time off
HRSA/NHSC Loan Repayment up to $50,000

Living in Washington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$638k≈ 2.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,484/mo≈ 13% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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