Primary Care Medical Director (Physician) — Amherst/Northampton, MA

Join a collaborative primary care team serving Amherst and Northampton, MA as a hands-on clinical leader who balances patient care with administrative oversight. You’ll spend about 70% of your time actively seeing patients and 30% on leadership duties—guiding clinical standards, supporting providers, and helping shape how care is delivered across our practices.

What you’ll do:

• Lead efforts to maintain high-quality, safe, patient-centered care across sites.
• Mentor, evaluate, and support providers to promote professional growth and strong clinical performance.
• Oversee regulatory compliance and risk management to keep our practices safe and sound.
• Streamline workflows, staffing models, and care delivery to improve efficiency and provider satisfaction.
• Drive population health and value-based care initiatives in partnership with clinical and operational teams.
• Use EHRs and data analytics to track outcomes, identify improvement opportunities, and measure impact.
• Improve the patient experience and lead service recovery when needed.

Compensation & benefits:

• Salary range: $225,000–$275,000 (based on experience)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off plus paid holidays
• CME allowance and paid CME days
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Reimbursement for licensing and DEA fees

Who we’re looking for:

• MD or DO with an active Massachusetts medical license
• Board certified or eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
• At least 5 years of outpatient primary care experience
• Proven clinical leadership with excellent communication skills
• Prior experience as a Medical Director or Lead Physician preferred
• Experience with population health, payer programs, or practice transformation
• Training or experience in leadership, quality improvement, or informatics is a plus

Why this role matters:
This position offers the chance to shape clinical strategy and influence care delivery in a supportive, patient-focused environment. You’ll have real autonomy to improve outcomes, support provider development, and remain actively engaged in meaningful clinical work.