Senior Medical Director – Primary Care
Job Description
**Senior Medical Director – Primary Care
New Bedford Community Health (NBCH)**
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*New Bedford, MA***
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*Full-Time | Flexible Schedule***
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*Sign-On Bonus + Retention Bonus + Relocation Assistance***
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*Loan Repayment Eligible | HPSA Score: 19 (HRSA, PSLF, Mass League)***
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*H1B/J1 Visa Sponsorship Available***
**Launch Your Leadership Career in Community Health**
Are you a physician passionate about clinical excellence
*and*
making a meaningful impact in underserved communities? Looking for an opportunity that combines hands-on care with mentorship, professional development, and medical leadership?
**New Bedford Community Health (NBCH)**
is seeking a
**Senior Medical Director – Primary Care**
to join our mission-driven team. This is a unique opportunity to step into a leadership role early in your career—with full support, mentorship, and room to grow into future executive roles.
**Why Start Your Career at NBCH?**
– You’ll lead AND learn: Work closely with our Chief Medical Officer and experienced provider team
– You’ll receive ongoing mentorship in clinical operations, leadership strategy, and quality improvement
– You’ll work in a diverse, high-impact environment, serving patients across life stages and backgrounds
– You’ll be positioned for future advancement within our growing organization
**About NBCH**
NBCH is a vibrant, community centered Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) located in downtown New Bedford, MA. For 40+ years, we’ve delivered accessible, culturally competent care across southeastern Massachusetts. Our integrated model includes primary care, urgent care, behavioral health, dental, OBAT, and wellness services—designed to meet the full spectrum of our patients’ needs.
**What You’ll Do**
– Deliver comprehensive primary care (well visits, chronic care, acute care, follow-ups)
– Manage complex family/internal medicine cases, including HIV, Hepatitis, and TB care
– Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
– Collaborate with a team of passionate physicians, NPs, PAs, and behavioral health providers
– Receive leadership coaching and begin building your skills in clinical oversight and team mentorship
– Contribute to clinical protocols and best practice implementation
– Play a key role in medical provider onboarding and education
**You’re a Strong Fit If You**
– Are an MD or DO graduate with five (5) or more years of clinical experience
– Are Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
– Have a current a Medical License
– Hold active DEA/Controlled Substance Registration and BLS/CPR certification
– Want to grow into a clinical leadership role while remaining active in patient care
– Have a passion for working in underserved communities
– Are motivated by teamwork, mentorship, and mission-driven healthcare
– (Bonus) Have EMR experience (we use EPIC) or are multilingual
**What We Offer**
– 💰 Sign-On Bonus + Retention Bonus
– 🧳 Relocation Assistance + Visa Sponsorship (H1B/J1)
– 🩺 No inpatient rounding | Light practice calls only (rotating)
– 📅 Flexible schedule (includes one late weekday)
– 🌴 40 days of paid time off annually (28 days + 12 holidays)
– 📚 CME Allowance + CME Days Off
– ⚖️ Malpractice Insurance (FTCA covered)
– 🧾 Paid License, DEA, and CSR renewals
– 🏥 Comprehensive benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision/Disability) starting Day 1
– 💼 403(b) with employer match
– 🎓 Loan Repayment Eligibility – HRSA, PSLF, and Mass League programs
**Ready to Lead—and Learn?**
This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to grow into the physician-leader you aspire to be, all while making a lasting difference in the lives of patients who need it most.
**Apply today**
and start building the future of your medical career at NBCH.
New Bedford Community Health is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other lawfully protected status. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V
