Community Health Center near VMI/W&L in VA seeking Medical Director

We are seeking a Medical Director to serve as our senior physician leader. Champion clinical excellence, shape innovative care models, and mentor a dedicated multidisciplinary team—all while maintaining an active primary care practice. You'll partner directly with executive leadership to drive quality, foster provider wellness, and expand access to high-quality care for our community. Salary: $230,000-$260,000 Schedule: M-F, 32-40 hours Patient Load: 60% patient, 40% admin/leadership Robust Benefits Package What You’ll Do

• Lead & Mentor:  Oversee and evaluate physicians and APPs, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
• Drive Quality:  Partner with compliance and quality teams on HRSA/FTCA standards, peer reviews, and population health initiatives (including UDS and value-based care).
• Innovate & Collaborate:  Integrate medical services with behavioral health, dental, and school-based programs to deliver holistic care.
• Shape Strategy:  Advise executive leadership on provider staffing, panel optimization, new care models, and long-term organizational goals.
• Practice Medicine: Maintain a balanced clinical schedule providing direct patient care in a community health setting.

What We’re Looking For

• Education:  MD or DO from an accredited institution.
• Licensure:  Current (or eligible for) unrestricted Virginia Medical License & DEA registration.
• Certification:  Board Certified in a Primary Care specialty (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, or similar).
• Experience: 5+ years of active clinical practice required.
• Leadership experience in an FQHC, Community Health Center, or safety-net setting strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated background in team-based care, quality improvement, and HRSA/FTCA compliance.

Why Join Us?

• Balanced Role:  Enjoy a structured blend of protected administrative time and rewarding clinical practice.
• Mission-Driven Culture:  Lead a dynamic team truly committed to patient-centered, equitable healthcare.
• Strategic Voice:  Have a seat at the table with executive leadership and board members to directly influence the future of community medicine.

This role is part of a broader effort to strengthen access to high-quality primary care across Virginia. Our approach is simple: support providers, build strong care teams, and ensure communities have access to the care they deserve. If this ignites your heart-mission then reach out to our Sr. Recruiter, Tyler, at [email protected] or 804.750.0456 Create a Job Match for Similar Jobs

About Virginia Community Healthcare Association

Virginia Community Healthcare Association (VCHA) is a non-profit membership organization that serves as the primary care association for Virginia’s thirty community health centers and look-alike health centers. Membership in VCHA is open to all Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alikes operating delivery sites in Virginia. VCHA supports our health centers in their mission to provide access to health care regardless of geographic location or ability to pay.

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