Primary Care Physician | Family Medicine | Newport News, VA
Job at a glance
Job description
Providers will work in an employer-sponsored healthcare clinic focused on preventive care, wellness services, chronic disease management, and treatment of common illnesses. Patients receive healthcare services through their employer-sponsored health plans, allowing physicians to spend more time focusing on patient care and outcomes.
The clinic offers an integrated care model supported by primary care, behavioral health, health coaching, rehabilitation services, and occupational health resources.
Clinical Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive primary care services for patients ages 2+
- Diagnose and manage acute illnesses and chronic medical conditions
- Conduct annual wellness visits and preventive screenings
- Perform well-woman examinations
- Manage minor behavioral health concerns
- Provide patient education and health coaching support
- Manage occupational health and workers' compensation cases
- Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic studies
- Prescribe medications and treatment plans
- Coordinate care with specialists and community providers
- Document patient encounters within Athena EMR
Schedule
Option 1
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Option 2
- Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Additional Details
- One-hour lunch break daily
- 40 hours per week
- Start Date: December 2026
- Assignment through March 5, 2027
- Extension opportunity available
Patient Volume & Support
- Average 10-12 patients per day
- Patients ages 2 and older
- Established patient population
- Support team includes:
- Family Medicine Physician
- Nurse Practitioner
- 2 Medical Assistants
- Health Coach
- Mental Health Specialist
- Physical Therapist
- Focus on preventive and relationship-based care
Qualifications
Required
- MD or DO
- Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician
- Active Virginia Medical License
- Active DEA Registration
- DOT Certification
- BLS Certification
- Recent outpatient primary care experience within the last 2 years
- Minimum 2 years of post-training clinical experience
- Experience managing acute and chronic conditions
- Experience performing well-woman examinations
Preferred
- Athena EMR experience
- Occupational Medicine experience
- Workers' Compensation experience
- Employee Health clinic experience
- Value-based care experience
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Monday-Friday outpatient schedule
- No call responsibilities
- Low patient volume
- Collaborative multidisciplinary care team
- Opportunity to practice both primary care and occupational medicine
- Athena EMR
- Travel assistance available for qualifying providers
- Long-term assignment stability
- Potential for extension
- Strong work-life balance
Board-Certified Family Medicine Physicians seeking a patient-centered outpatient opportunity with excellent support, low volume, and long-term stability are encouraged to apply for immediate consideration in Newport News, Virginia.