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

We are seeking an experienced physician leader to provide clinical oversight across our primary care practices in Northampton and Amherst, MA. This role combines active clinical practice (70%) with administrative leadership (30%) to ensure safe, high-quality, patient-centered care, support providers, optimize operations, and advance continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for standards, quality, and patient safety across sites
• Mentor, evaluate, and support provider performance and professional development
• Ensure regulatory compliance and oversee risk management and service recovery
• Streamline workflows, staffing models, and care delivery to improve efficiency
• Lead population health, value-based care, and payer-program initiatives
• Use EHRs and data analytics to monitor outcomes and drive improvement
• Enhance patient experience and coordinate service recovery efforts

Compensation & benefits

• Salary: $250,000–$300,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• PTO plus 10.5 paid holidays
• CME allowance and paid CME days
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Reimbursement for licensing and DEA fees

Qualifications

• MD or DO with an active Massachusetts medical license or willingness to obtain one
• Board certified or eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
• 2–5 years of outpatient primary care experience
• Demonstrated clinical leadership, strong communication, and mentorship 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

Join a collaborative, patient-focused organization where you will help shape clinical strategy, drive improvements in care delivery and outcomes, and support the growth of a high-performing primary care team while maintaining meaningful clinical practice.