Physician Jobs in District of Columbia

Physician jobs in District of Columbia sit in one of the most active healthcare markets on the East Coast, concentrated in academic medical centers, federal health agencies, and specialty outpatient practices serving the dense urban core. Most hiring is anchored in Washington, D.C. itself, with strong demand from institutions like MedStar Health, George Washington University Hospital, and Children's National Hospital. The most consistently sought specialties include internal medicine, psychiatry, and emergency medicine. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles19
Top employerPfizer
Top cityWashington, DC
Work type60% On-site
Top credentialBLS Certification
Companies hiring14

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Pfizer
Field Medical Outcomes, Director, non-MD
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Pfizer
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Field Medical Outcomes, Director, non-MD
Pfizer
Washington, District of Columbia
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$177k - $294k/yr
Managed care

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Pfizer
Field Medical Outcomes, Director, MD
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Field Medical Outcomes, Director, MD
Pfizer
Washington, District of Columbia
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$231k - $385k/yr
Managed care

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Children's National Hospital
Sleep Medicine Physician
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Children's National Hospital
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Sleep Medicine Physician
Children's National Hospital
Washington, District of Columbia
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$150k - $450k/yr
5,001-10,000

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Elementary Reading Tutor (Part-Time, In-Home – DC, MD, VA)
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Elementary Reading Tutor (Part-Time, In-Home – DC, MD, VA)
Top Score Education
Washington, District of Columbia
Corporate Training
Higher Education
K-12 Teaching
$40 - $65/hr
Doctoral degree in life sciences

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Capital HealthCare PC
Family/ Internal Medicine Physician needed in Wisconsin Ave, DC
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Capital HealthCare PC
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Family/ Internal Medicine Physician needed in Wisconsin Ave, DC
Capital HealthCare PC
Washington, District of Columbia
Customer Service
Customer Support
$205k - $250k/yr
51-200

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Physician Jobs by City in District of Columbia

Where District of Columbia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Washington
19 jobs

Physician Job Market in District of Columbia

A snapshot from current District of Columbia openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Pfizer
Pfizer2 open roles
Bluerock Care
Bluerock Care2 open roles
Capital HealthCare PC
Capital HealthCare PC2 open roles

What District of Columbia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in physician jobs across District of Columbia.

  • Active D.C. medical license issued by the D.C. Health Professional Licensing Administration
  • Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an accredited institution
  • Completion of an accredited residency program in the relevant specialty
  • Board certification or active board eligibility in the applicable specialty area
  • Current DEA registration and valid BLS or ACLS certification
  • Demonstrated experience with electronic health records systems such as Epic or Cerner

Physician Jobs in District of Columbia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a physician in District of Columbia?

To become a physician in District of Columbia, you must obtain a medical license through the D.C. Health Professional Licensing Administration, which requires a medical degree from an accredited school, completion of an accredited residency program, and passage of the USMLE or COMLEX licensing examinations. D.C. participates in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, which can expedite licensure for physicians already licensed in a compact member state.

Which companies hire physicians in District of Columbia?

Companies currently hiring physicians in District of Columbia include Pfizer, Bluerock Care, and Capital HealthCare PC, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. D.C.'s concentration of academic medical centers, federally affiliated health systems, and large outpatient networks means physician demand is spread across inpatient, research, and ambulatory care settings.

Which District of Columbia cities have the most physician jobs?

The cities with the most physician openings in District of Columbia are Washington. Washington, D.C. itself accounts for the overwhelming share of listings, driven by its dense network of academic medical centers, federal health agencies including the NIH Clinical Center and Walter Reed, and a large privately insured urban population that sustains robust outpatient and specialty practices.

Are there remote physician jobs in District of Columbia?

Yes, but they're rare. About 40% of physician openings tied to District of Columbia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most clinical work. The roles most likely to allow remote or hybrid arrangements are in telemedicine, utilization management, and health policy consulting, which are particularly prevalent given D.C.'s concentration of federal agencies and healthcare policy organizations.

How can I get hired as a physician in District of Columbia with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is securing a residency or fellowship through D.C.-based programs at institutions like MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, George Washington University Hospital, or Children's National Hospital, which regularly match new medical graduates into structured training roles. After training, many physicians transition into their first attending position within the same system. Candidates who complete their training in D.C. and hold an active D.C. medical license have a meaningful advantage in local hiring pipelines.

Where can I find and apply to physician jobs in District of Columbia?

You can find and apply to physician jobs in District of Columbia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the region. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your specialty and experience level, and apply directly to the positions that fit.

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