Primary Care Physician Jobs
Primary Care Physician jobs are open across hospital systems, private practices, federally qualified health centers, and urgent care networks, from new-grad residents to experienced attendings, with specializations in family medicine, internal medicine, and geriatrics. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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A Brief Overview
The purpose of this job is to provide quality, appropriate and cost effective medical care for patients.
Required
5 Years of experience with on field professional or collegiate athletics.
What You Will Do
- Provides medical patient care by interviewing, examining and treating of clinical patients in order to meet their medical needs
- Educates patients on wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and families
- Shares health care duties of patients with other physicians to ensure the availability of a physician at all times
- Determines which referrals are required based on examination and patient needs
- Determines level of urgency of follow-up, referral/consultation appointments
- Exercises final medical judgment in all issues of health care
- Prescribes medical treatment and clinical drugs to patients
- Orders studies, test and ancillary services
- Documents all services in patient medical record
- Reviews on a regular basis long term cases that require ongoing medical attention
- Consults with Medical Director and other professionals on staff as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues
- Participates in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by the hospital or clinic requirements
- Oversees mid-level medical staff as assigned as well as nursing clinical staff
- Assists in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients
- Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations
- Participates in teaching sessions for other hospital and medical staff, residents and/or medical students as assigned.
What You Will Need
- MD Medicine Required
- Current DEA and all other required licenses as related to specialty Required
Benefits
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking at designated locations
- Wellness Program Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Community Involvement Opportunities
A Brief Overview
The purpose of this job is to provide quality, appropriate and cost effective medical care for patients.
Required
5 Years of experience with on field professional or collegiate athletics.
What You Will Do
- Provides medical patient care by interviewing, examining and treating of clinical patients in order to meet their medical needs
- Educates patients on wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and families
- Shares health care duties of patients with other physicians to ensure the availability of a physician at all times
- Determines which referrals are required based on examination and patient needs
- Determines level of urgency of follow-up, referral/consultation appointments
- Exercises final medical judgment in all issues of health care
- Prescribes medical treatment and clinical drugs to patients
- Orders studies, test and ancillary services
- Documents all services in patient medical record
- Reviews on a regular basis long term cases that require ongoing medical attention
- Consults with Medical Director and other professionals on staff as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues
- Participates in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by the hospital or clinic requirements
- Oversees mid-level medical staff as assigned as well as nursing clinical staff
- Assists in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients
- Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations
- Participates in teaching sessions for other hospital and medical staff, residents and/or medical students as assigned.
What You Will Need
- MD Medicine Required
- Current DEA and all other required licenses as related to specialty Required
Benefits
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking at designated locations
- Wellness Program Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Community Involvement Opportunities
Primary Care Physician Jobs by Experience Level
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Who's Hiring
- LiveWell Homecare Agency216L
- US Department of Veterans Affairs115
- Purple Cow Recruiting95
- Optum83
- One Medical75
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services89
- Technology & Software12
- Insurance10
- Education8
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in primary care physician jobs.
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school with completed residency in family or internal medicine
- Current, unrestricted state medical license in the state of intended practice
- Board certification or active board eligibility through ABFM or ABIM
- DEA registration and valid prescriptive authority for the relevant state
- Experience with electronic health record systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth
- BLS and ACLS certification with current expiration dates
Tips for Your Primary Care Physician Job Search
Tailor your CV to each setting
A community health center wants to see patient panel volume and chronic disease management experience, while a direct primary care practice cares more about operational autonomy. Reorder your bullet points to lead with what matters most in that specific environment before you apply.
Highlight board certification status clearly
Recruiters scan for ABFM or ABIM board certification in the first ten seconds. Put your certification, expiration cycle, and any recertification activity in the header of your CV, not buried in a separate credentials section.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists primary care physician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by practice model
Fee-for-service, value-based, and direct primary care models have different productivity expectations and day-to-day workflows. Clarify which model a role uses before you apply so your cover letter speaks directly to how you practice and what outcomes you track.
Prepare for the clinical and cultural interview
Most primary care interviews include both a panel discussion with physicians and a separate conversation with administration. Expect scenario questions on managing complex polychronic patients and questions on your approach to HEDIS or quality metrics alongside the standard culture-fit conversation.
Negotiate non-salary terms during the offer stage
CME allowance, call schedule, panel size caps, and tail coverage on malpractice insurance are all negotiable and directly affect your day-to-day practice. Review the partnership or employment agreement terms before signing, not after you have accepted verbally.
Primary Care Physician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most primary care physicians?
The companies hiring the most primary care physicians right now include LiveWell Homecare Agency, US Department of Veterans Affairs, and Purple Cow Recruiting, with the largest share of openings in California, Florida, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Health systems, federally qualified health centers, and large multispecialty groups consistently post the highest volume of openings.
How many primary care physician jobs are remote?
About 27% of primary care physician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with most remote roles concentrated in telehealth-only primary care, chronic disease management, and utilization review positions rather than traditional in-person panel-based practice.
How do you become a primary care physician?
You complete a bachelor's degree, pass the MCAT, and earn an MD or DO from an accredited medical school. After medical school you match into a residency program in family medicine, internal medicine, or a related primary care specialty, complete that training, obtain a state medical license, and achieve board certification through the relevant certifying body before practicing independently.
Can you get a primary care physician job with limited attending experience?
Yes, new attendings are routinely hired directly out of residency, especially by federally qualified health centers, rural health systems, and large employed-physician groups that have structured onboarding programs. Locum tenens positions are a practical way to build attending experience across different practice environments before committing to a permanent role.
What does the primary care physician interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone or video screen with a physician recruiter, followed by an on-site visit that includes tours of the clinic or hospital, meetings with the medical director and department chief, a separate conversation with administrative leadership, and often an informal lunch with current physicians. Some systems also include a credentialing pre-check and reference calls before extending a formal offer.
Where can I find and apply to primary care physician jobs?
You can find and apply to primary care physician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find the roles that fit your specialty, practice model, and location, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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