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Neighbor Health
Boston, Massachusetts

Family Physician

Family MedicineNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

Salary range: $229K–$271K

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Thank you for your interest in a career at NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center! As one of the largest community health centers in the country, NeighborHealth is proud to serve the greater Boston area with a strong commitment to the health and well-being of our patients and communities.

Whether you're a nurse or physician providing direct care, a manager leading dedicated teams, or part of the essential support staff who keep our operations running smoothly — every role at NeighborHealth is vital.

Together, we’re advancing medicine and delivering the best care experience for our patients and community! Interested in this position? Apply online and create a personal candidate account! Current Employees of NeighborHealth- Please use our internal careers portal to apply for positions.

To learn more about working at NeighborHealth and our benefits, please visit out our Careers Page.

Time Type: Full time Department: Family Medicine All Locations: 20 Maverick Square – Cradock Building Position Summary: NeighborHealth is seeking a Family Medicine Physician to join our outpatient primary care team in Boston.

Physicians benefit from a sustainable schedule that includes 32 clinical hours per week, minimal call responsibilities, and strong interdisciplinary support.

Salary Range

$229,200 – $271,200 based on years of experience. Join one of the largest community-based primary care systems in Massachusetts while caring for diverse Boston communities in a mission-driven clinical environment.

Physicians may also be eligible for National Health Service Corps (NHSC) and Massachusetts State Loan Repayment Programs. Full-time and part-time opportunities may be available.

Position Highlights 32 clinical hours per week 8 clinical follow-up hours for care coordination, patient follow-up, and documentation Minimal call requirement, typically 2 to 3 times per year, supported by Contact Center triage Outpatient care across the lifespan, from newborns through geriatrics EPIC electronic medical record Clinical leadership support from Medical Directors and Associate Medical Directors Collaborative care teams including APPs, RNs, MAs, practice secretaries, and professional medical interpreter services Clinical privileges available at Boston Medical Center Physicians join an experienced primary care team supported by Medical Directors and Associate Medical Directors who prioritize collaborative practice and physician support.

Qualifications MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school Completion of an accredited Family Medicine residency program Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine Eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts DEA registration Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Bilingual Spanish or Arabic language skills are welcomed, though professional interpreter services are available to support patient communication.

EEO & Accommodation Statement: NeighborHealth is an equal employment/affirmative action employer.

We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.

If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to HRrecruit@NeighborHealth.com or call 617-568-4480 to let us know the nature of your request Federal Trade Commission Statement: According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams.

Our current job openings are listed on our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or “apps.” Job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment.

E-Verify Program Participation Statement: NeighborHealth participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program, E-Verify. As an E-Verify employer, all prospective employees must complete a background check before beginning employment.

There’s a reason NeighborHealth (formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center) is ranked as one of the "Top Places to Work" by The Boston Globe. It's because we're committed to maintaining a supportive and welcoming environment — for both our employees and our patients — that reflects our mission and culture.

We are proud to offer benefits that support you inside and outside of work. We strive to offer a variety of schedules, a diverse and inclusive workforce, and a patient-driven purpose that supports our local community.

Additionally, we utilize our Education & Training Institute as a resource for our large employee workforce who seek to broaden their skill base and advance their careers. We hope you consider joining our team!

Medical & Dental Coverage Life and Disability Insurance Privileges at Boston Medical Center for Providers 401(K) Retirement Plan Educational Assistance Flexible Spending & Transportation Accounts Paid Holidays, Vacations, Sick and Personal Time A Generous Staff Development Benefit Excellent Malpractice Coverage A Designated Medical Staff Office for Physician Support Free Parking And Much More…

Key Responsibilities

The Family Medicine Physician will join the outpatient primary care team, providing care across the lifespan from newborns through geriatrics in a mission-driven clinical environment. Responsibilities include 32 clinical hours per week, minimal call duties, and 8 clinical follow-up hours dedicated to care coordination, patient follow-up, and documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school and have completed an accredited Family Medicine residency program. Applicants must be Board Certified or Eligible in Family Medicine and eligible for licensure in Massachusetts, along with holding a current DEA registration and BLS certification.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Bilingual Arabic

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

In Massachusetts, the Family Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$259k (67 salary observations; 106 listings), vs ~$263k nationally (1,880 salary observations; 6,427 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$250k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $236k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 50% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Family Physician at Neighbor Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Family Medicine — ranked against 2,570 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Top Family Medicine Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 36 employers

19
<$325k
6
$325k-350k
16
$350k-375k
6
$375k-400k
3
$400k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks42 jobs · 36 employers

401k / retirement match
81% this job
Sign-on bonus
71%
CME allowance
64%
Relocation assistance
43%
Loan repayment
21% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Family Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,570 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Boston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$813k≈ 3.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,338/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
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 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH 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 Neighbor Health

Hospitals and Health Care
East Boston, MA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical & Dental Coverage
Life and Disability Insurance
401(K) Retirement Plan
Educational Assistance
Flexible Spending & Transportation Accounts
Paid Holidays, Vacations, Sick and Personal Time
Generous Staff Development Benefit
Excellent Malpractice Coverage