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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Primary Care Site Medical Director
Qualifications
Internal Medicine Leadership Opportunity in Danvers, MA
Mass General Brigham Medical Group is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Internal Medicine Physician to join our multidisciplinary practice in Danvers, Massachusetts as a Site Medical Director.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Regional Medical Director, the Primary Care Site Medical Director provides clinical leadership for the practice and partners closely with administrative leadership to support high-quality, patient-centered care.
Key responsibilities include:
- Guiding daily clinical operations and supporting efficient care delivery.
- Advancing quality improvement initiatives and patient safety priorities.
- Mentoring providers and supporting professional development.
- Promoting clinician satisfaction, professional fulfillment, and wellbeing.
- Fostering a positive practice culture built on teamwork, collaboration, and sustainable clinical practice.
Clinical Leadership and Practice Oversight
The Primary Care Site Medical Director serves as the clinical leader for the assigned primary care practice or practices, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered, safe, and efficient care.
In this role, the Medical Director provides oversight and leadership in several key areas:
- Clinical quality and patient safety programs.
- Operational management and implementation of organizational priorities.
- Provider performance, professionalism, and development.
- Partnership with administrative leadership to support practice goals.
- Clinician wellbeing, including efforts to reduce burnout risk and maintain a healthy work environment.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Operations
- Serves as first point of contact to address front line physician/provider or clinical patient issues.
- Collaborates regularly with primary care practice manager to improve quality, patient experience and access.
- Facilitates monthly (at minimum) practice meetings, with support from Regional Medical Director as needed/desired. Collaborates with Practice Manager regarding the content and execution of these meetings.
- Attends and/or facilitates daily huddles.
- In collaboration with the Regional Director of Operations, Practice Manager(s), and supervising staff, contributes to the communication with, and engagement of, onsite clinical staff including but not limited to clinicians, RNs, LPNs, MAs.
- Remains situationally aware of site level budget discussions and planning.
- Assures adequate clinical coverage during business hours.
- Serves as supervising physician for Physician Assistants and NP’s at their site, or ensures that the supervising physician (assigned by them) is reviewing prescriptive practice as expected by system/protocol.
Quality, operational efficiency and High Reliability:
- This leader is responsible for promoting, supporting, and leading a culture of safety and quality improvement and for the execution of system and site goals within that practice, and will be responsible for implementing and conducting HRO rounds.
- Undergoes training in high reliability and process improvement and serves as the local expert and champion on high reliability principles within the unit.
- Supports leadership in presentation of unit performance to stakeholder groups.
- Serves as a physician leader responsible for executing any systemic performance improvements.
- Along with practice manager, reviews safety events.
- Creates and maintain harmonious and effective work units - ones that foster communication, teamwork, cooperation, flexibility, respect, good morale, safety, and diversity. Demonstrates professional behavior and engages in an effective, collaborative, and congenial manner with other departmental and institutional members as part of a multidisciplinary team of caregivers.
Patient Experience
- Champions, leads and executes MGB patient experience initiatives within the practice.
- Ensures that patient complaints that are identified through patient experience surveys or patient family relations are evaluated and handled appropriately within the unit and in conjunction with other stakeholders as appropriate (e.g., safety and risk).
Health Equity
- Assists in implementation of system wide health equity activities at the practice that align with MGB For Every Patient Equity strategy.
Clinician Recruitment and Performance
- Partners with Talent Acquisition, Regional Medical Director, and Physician Organization on the recruitment and interview process for new physician, APP, and clinical hires.
- Mentors new physicians and APP’s joining the practice.
- Manages professionalism and knowledge/skills/ability concerns including FPPE and IDP in conjunction with primary care leadership and the OCMO.
- Responsible for driving culture and retention of clinical staff.
- Performs annual reviews (OPPE) on clinicians incorporating quality metrics, efficiency metrics, staff and patient feedback.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills Required
- Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine with Active License and Board Certification, currently credentialed and in good standing.
- Minimum two years of experience in clinical practice.
- A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible leadership in clinical setting or large health care organization with proven leadership and management skills preferred.
- Experience in quality improvement, safety event evaluation, health equity, and patient relations/service recovery preferred.
- Exemplary interpersonal communication skills required to interact effectively with senior management and physicians on sensitive issues.
Features of our Primary Care Model:
- After-Hours Call Program: No physician after-hours call coverage.
- Virtual Clinic Support: Centralized APP support for inboxes, test results, messages, refills, and routine follow-up.
- Team-Based Care: Interdisciplinary support from Social Work, Behavioral Health, and a dedicated Medical Assistant.
- Technology Support: Access to EPIC-compatible AI note-writing tools.
For more information about this role or other opportunities within our network, please contact:
Michele Gorham, Sr. Physician Recruiter
Email: Mgorham@mgb.org
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
The salary range for this position is $250,000 to $290,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined during the selection process and is based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, education, and internal equity.
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience, if applicable, education, certifications, and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.
In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and bonuses as applicable, designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Physician Recruitment team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
104 Endicott Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
EEO Statement:
3300 Mass General Brigham Medical Group Northern Massachusetts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
INTRODUCTION
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Primary Care Site Medical Director
Qualifications
Internal Medicine Leadership Opportunity in Danvers, MA
Mass General Brigham Medical Group is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Internal Medicine Physician to join our multidisciplinary practice in Danvers, Massachusetts as a Site Medical Director.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Regional Medical Director, the Primary Care Site Medical Director provides clinical leadership for the practice and partners closely with administrative leadership to support high-quality, patient-centered care.
Key responsibilities include:
- Guiding daily clinical operations and supporting efficient care delivery.
- Advancing quality improvement initiatives and patient safety priorities.
- Mentoring providers and supporting professional development.
- Promoting clinician satisfaction, professional fulfillment, and wellbeing.
- Fostering a positive practice culture built on teamwork, collaboration, and sustainable clinical practice.
Clinical Leadership and Practice Oversight
The Primary Care Site Medical Director serves as the clinical leader for the assigned primary care practice or practices, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered, safe, and efficient care.
In this role, the Medical Director provides oversight and leadership in several key areas:
- Clinical quality and patient safety programs.
- Operational management and implementation of organizational priorities.
- Provider performance, professionalism, and development.
- Partnership with administrative leadership to support practice goals.
- Clinician wellbeing, including efforts to reduce burnout risk and maintain a healthy work environment.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Operations
- Serves as first point of contact to address front line physician/provider or clinical patient issues.
- Collaborates regularly with primary care practice manager to improve quality, patient experience and access.
- Facilitates monthly (at minimum) practice meetings, with support from Regional Medical Director as needed/desired. Collaborates with Practice Manager regarding the content and execution of these meetings.
- Attends and/or facilitates daily huddles.
- In collaboration with the Regional Director of Operations, Practice Manager(s), and supervising staff, contributes to the communication with, and engagement of, onsite clinical staff including but not limited to clinicians, RNs, LPNs, MAs.
- Remains situationally aware of site level budget discussions and planning.
- Assures adequate clinical coverage during business hours.
- Serves as supervising physician for Physician Assistants and NP’s at their site, or ensures that the supervising physician (assigned by them) is reviewing prescriptive practice as expected by system/protocol.
Quality, operational efficiency and High Reliability:
- This leader is responsible for promoting, supporting, and leading a culture of safety and quality improvement and for the execution of system and site goals within that practice, and will be responsible for implementing and conducting HRO rounds.
- Undergoes training in high reliability and process improvement and serves as the local expert and champion on high reliability principles within the unit.
- Supports leadership in presentation of unit performance to stakeholder groups.
- Serves as a physician leader responsible for executing any systemic performance improvements.
- Along with practice manager, reviews safety events.
- Creates and maintain harmonious and effective work units - ones that foster communication, teamwork, cooperation, flexibility, respect, good morale, safety, and diversity. Demonstrates professional behavior and engages in an effective, collaborative, and congenial manner with other departmental and institutional members as part of a multidisciplinary team of caregivers.
Patient Experience
- Champions, leads and executes MGB patient experience initiatives within the practice.
- Ensures that patient complaints that are identified through patient experience surveys or patient family relations are evaluated and handled appropriately within the unit and in conjunction with other stakeholders as appropriate (e.g., safety and risk).
Health Equity
- Assists in implementation of system wide health equity activities at the practice that align with MGB For Every Patient Equity strategy.
Clinician Recruitment and Performance
- Partners with Talent Acquisition, Regional Medical Director, and Physician Organization on the recruitment and interview process for new physician, APP, and clinical hires.
- Mentors new physicians and APP’s joining the practice.
- Manages professionalism and knowledge/skills/ability concerns including FPPE and IDP in conjunction with primary care leadership and the OCMO.
- Responsible for driving culture and retention of clinical staff.
- Performs annual reviews (OPPE) on clinicians incorporating quality metrics, efficiency metrics, staff and patient feedback.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills Required
- Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine with Active License and Board Certification, currently credentialed and in good standing.
- Minimum two years of experience in clinical practice.
- A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible leadership in clinical setting or large health care organization with proven leadership and management skills preferred.
- Experience in quality improvement, safety event evaluation, health equity, and patient relations/service recovery preferred.
- Exemplary interpersonal communication skills required to interact effectively with senior management and physicians on sensitive issues.
Features of our Primary Care Model:
- After-Hours Call Program: No physician after-hours call coverage.
- Virtual Clinic Support: Centralized APP support for inboxes, test results, messages, refills, and routine follow-up.
- Team-Based Care: Interdisciplinary support from Social Work, Behavioral Health, and a dedicated Medical Assistant.
- Technology Support: Access to EPIC-compatible AI note-writing tools.
For more information about this role or other opportunities within our network, please contact:
Michele Gorham, Sr. Physician Recruiter
Email: Mgorham@mgb.org
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
The salary range for this position is $250,000 to $290,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined during the selection process and is based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, education, and internal equity.
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience, if applicable, education, certifications, and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.
In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and bonuses as applicable, designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Physician Recruitment team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
104 Endicott Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
EEO Statement:
3300 Mass General Brigham Medical Group Northern Massachusetts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Primary Care Physician
Verify your ECFMG certification before applying
International medical graduates must hold active ECFMG certification before any U.S. residency program or employer can file an H-1B petition. Confirm your certification status and expiration date early so delays don't stall your petition timeline.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Federally qualified health centers, nonprofit hospitals, and university-affiliated medical practices can file H-1B petitions outside the annual 85,000-slot cap. Focusing your search on these employers eliminates lottery risk and lets you start sooner.
Look up prevailing wages by county before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific county and practice setting. Use OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions so you know the floor your offer must meet.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter primary care openings by employers with documented H-1B LCA filing history on Migrate Mate. This surfaces health systems that have sponsored physicians before, cutting through listings where sponsorship is uncertain or handled case-by-case.
Confirm your specialty aligns with SOC code 29-1215
USCIS maps primary care physicians to SOC code 29-1215 in the H-1B petition. If your role blends urgent care or occupational medicine, confirm with your employer that the correct SOC code is used on the LCA to avoid a specialty occupation RFE.
Secure state licensure before your petition start date
USCIS requires you to hold a valid state medical license by the H-1B start date, not just at petition filing. If your license is pending, ask your employer to request an October 1 start date to give licensure processing enough time.
H-1B Visa Primary Care Physician: Frequently Asked Questions
Do primary care physician H-1B petitions go through the annual lottery?
Not always. Hospitals affiliated with universities, nonprofit health systems, and federally qualified health centers are cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round without entering the April lottery. If you're targeting private practices or for-profit clinics, those petitions do count against the annual cap and require lottery selection.
What credentials does an employer verify before filing an H-1B for a primary care physician?
Employers typically confirm ECFMG certification for international medical graduates, a valid state medical license in the state where you'll practice, board certification or active board eligibility, and a DEA registration if prescribing controlled substances. All of these must align with the job duties described in the H-1B petition and LCA before USCIS adjudicates the case.
How do I find primary care employers who have actually sponsored H-1B visas before?
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history filtered by occupation, so you can identify health systems and medical groups that have successfully sponsored primary care physicians rather than relying on job postings that mention sponsorship in vague terms.
Can a J-1 waiver affect my H-1B eligibility as a primary care physician?
Yes. If you completed a J-1 visa clinical exchange program, you're subject to the two-year home-country residency requirement, which blocks H-1B status until it's fulfilled or waived. Conrad 30 waivers, available through state health departments, allow primary care physicians serving underserved areas to waive this requirement and transition directly to H-1B status.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for H-1B primary care physician positions?
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for the specific geographic area and practice setting where you'll work. Wage levels vary significantly by county and employer type. You can look up the applicable wage tier using OFLC Wage Search before entering offer negotiations to ensure the proposed salary satisfies DOL requirements.