Primary Care Medical Director (70% Clinic) - Lead Clinical Strategy & Quality in Northampton/Dalton, MA

We're looking for an experienced, hands-on physician to lead clinical care across our primary care practices in Northampton and Dalton, MA. In this role you'll blend direct patient care (about 70% clinical) with administrative leadership (about 30%), guiding quality, safety, and operational improvements while supporting and mentoring your colleagues.

What you’ll do

• Provide clinical leadership, set standards of care, and champion patient safety and quality initiatives.
• Maintain an active outpatient practice while dedicating time to leadership responsibilities.
• Mentor, evaluate, and support providers to foster professional growth and strong clinical performance.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and oversee risk management and service-recovery processes.
• Improve workflows, staffing models, and care delivery to increase efficiency and access.
• Lead population health and value-based care efforts, partnering with payers and care teams to improve outcomes.
• Use EHR data and analytics to drive performance improvement and clinical decision-making.
• Enhance the patient experience and quickly address patient concerns.

Compensation & benefits

• Salary range: $250,000-$300,000 plus bonuses
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off plus 10.5 paid holidays
• CME allowance and CME days
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Licensing and DEA reimbursement

Qualifications

• MD or DO with an active Massachusetts license, or willingness to obtain one
• Board certified or eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
• 2-5 years of outpatient primary care experience
• Prior experience as a Medical Director or lead physician with demonstrated clinical leadership
• Strong communication and team-building skills
• Experience with population health, payer programs, or practice transformation
• Training or experience in leadership, quality improvement, or informatics preferred

Why this role matters
You’ll have the autonomy to shape clinical strategy, improve care delivery, and support a collaborative, patient-focused team. This is a chance to remain clinically connected while making a meaningful impact on outcomes, provider development, and the overall direction of primary care in our communities.