Urgent Care Physician- Assistant Medical Director

Urgent Care Physician – Assistant Medical Director

Carilion Clinic Velocity Care | Southwest Virginia

Lead with purpose. Make an immediate impact. Live exceptionally.

Carilion Clinic is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine Physician to join our Velocity Care team as an Assistant Medical Director. This exciting opportunity combines clinical practice with leadership responsibilities in a collaborative, patient-centered urgent care environment.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight to ensure exceptional patient care.
• Develop evidence-based protocols and maintain clinical standards.
• Support operational efficiency, including patient flow, scheduling, and provider coverage.
• Lead quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Contribute to strategic planning and service line development.
• Recruit, onboard, mentor, and evaluate clinicians.
• Collaborate with nursing and administrative leadership to align clinical operations and policies.

Why Choose Velocity Care?

• Modern urgent care centers featuring on-site radiology, waived laboratory testing, and Epic EMR.
• Experienced, collaborative clinical teams with access to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital and five additional integrated community hospitals for seamless higher-acuity patient transfers.
• Clinics operate 7 days a week, 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
• Regional scheduling with 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts, including periodic rotations among locations within 50 miles of Roanoke: Roanoke, Salem, Daleville, Christiansburg, Blacksburg, Smith Mountain Lake, Lexington, and Telehealth.

Qualifications

Board Eligible/Board Certified in Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine, with a minimum of three years of urgent care experience or a current leadership role in urgent care.

 

Why Carilion Clinic?

Carilion Clinic is Virginia's largest not-for-profit integrated healthcare system, based in Roanoke, Virginia. Our nationally recognized, physician-led organization includes:

• 7 hospitals and 295+ physician practice locations
• 850+ physicians representing 85+ medical specialties
• 30 Graduate Medical Education programs
• Fully integrated Epic EMR supporting coordinated care and specialty consultation

Competitive Compensation & Benefits

Annual Salary Range: $290,000–$350,000

Carilion offers competitive compensation with productivity and quality-based incentives, comprehensive benefits, and a Carilion-funded pension plan. The posted salary range may not reflect the full value of the total compensation package.

Discover Southwest Virginia

Enjoy breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountain scenery, vibrant downtowns, outstanding outdoor recreation, award-winning schools, and affordable living. Southwest Virginia offers an exceptional quality of life alongside a rewarding career with the region's premier healthcare organization.

Join a team where your leadership makes a difference and your career and lifestyle can thrive.

Apply today and discover your future with Carilion Clinic Velocity Care!