Primary Care Physician

Position Title: Primary Care Physician

Department: Rural Health Clinics (RHC)

Reports To: Clinic Medical Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Rate: $230,000-$290,000 per year with opportunity for variable comp.

Position Summary

The Primary Care Physician provides comprehensive, evidence-based primary care to patients across the lifespan within Bath Community Hospital’s Rural Health Clinics. The physician evaluates and treats acute and chronic conditions, promotes preventive health, coordinates care, and supports collaborative rural healthcare.

Essential Functions

• Obtain complete health histories and perform thorough physical examinations
• Diagnose conditions and develop individualized treatment plans, including preventive care and health maintenance
• Manage acute and chronic illnesses for patients across the lifespan
• Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with state laws and clinical best practices
• Coordinate care with specialists, ancillary providers, and community resources as needed
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical team meetings
• Provide mentorship and guidance to medical staff and assist with orientation of new clinical providers
• Perform other duties as assigned

Position Standards

• Provide safe, evidence-based, patient-centered primary care
• Collaborate effectively with clinical teams and maintain timely, accurate medical records
• Support quality improvement, professional development, and continuity of care

Qualifications

• Education: MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Experience: Primary care experience preferred
• Licensure/Certifications: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Med-Peds; board certification required within 3 years of hire if eligible
• Current Virginia medical license or eligibility for licensure
• Current DEA certification and BLS certification required
• Current ACLS and PALS certifications required; may be obtained upon hire
• Must be insurable for malpractice coverage

Competencies

• Clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning
• Evidence-based primary care and preventive medicine
• Effective patient communication and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Accurate documentation, professionalism, and clinical leadership

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods throughout the workday
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds as required for patient care
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity to perform examinations, procedures, and documentation
• Ability to respond promptly to patient care needs and emergencies

Working Conditions

• Work performed primarily in outpatient clinical settings
• Frequent interaction with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare staff
• Potential exposure to infectious diseases, bodily fluids, and medical waste; appropriate PPE and infection control practices required
• May require travel among Rural Health Clinic locations and adjustments to schedules based on operational needs

Additional Information

Bath Community Hospital reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed to support organizational needs.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Bath Community Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and recruits, hires, and promotes qualified candidates without regard to legally protected characteristics.