Primary Care Physician Jobs in Massachusetts

Primary Care Physician jobs in Massachusetts are among the most active in the country, concentrated in large integrated health systems, academic medical centers, and community health centers serving both urban and rural populations, with openings ranging from first-year attendings to senior faculty-practice physicians. Boston, Worcester, and Springfield anchor the bulk of hiring, and established employers such as Mass General Brigham, UMass Memorial Health, and Atrius Health maintain a consistent year-round presence in the market. The most in-demand focus areas include internal medicine, geriatrics, and patient-centered medical home practice. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles81
Top employerOptum
Top cityBoston, MA
Cities hiring45
Work type88% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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TeamHealth
Primary Care Physician In Worcester, MA
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Primary Care Physician In Worcester, MA
TeamHealth
Worcester, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$252k - $302k/yr
10,000+

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Mass General Brigham
Primary Care Float Physician
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Primary Care Float Physician
Mass General Brigham
Hadley, Massachusetts
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$125k - $145k/yr
On-Site
Doctorate
10,000+

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Edward M Kennedy Community Health Center
Family Medicine Physician - Primary Care
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Edward M Kennedy Community Health Center
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Family Medicine Physician - Primary Care
Edward M Kennedy Community Health Center
Framingham, Massachusetts
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
$210k - $230k/yr
201-500

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Optum
Physician Resident Pathways- Primary Care (Remote)
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Optum
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Physician Resident Pathways- Primary Care (Remote)
Optum
Peabody, Massachusetts
Clinical Trials
Data Analytics
Data Science
$40 - $60/hr
Remote (US)
10,000+

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Optum
Adult Primary Care Physician - Atrius Health | Kendall Square
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Optum
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Adult Primary Care Physician - Atrius Health | Kendall Square
Optum
Boston, Massachusetts
Clinical Trials
Data Analytics
Data Science
$239k - $393k/yr
10,000+

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Primary Care Physician Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Worcester
6 jobs
Wellesley
4 jobs
Milford
3 jobs
Peabody
3 jobs
Somerville
3 jobs
Auburn
2 jobs
Malden
2 jobs
Revere
2 jobs

Primary Care Physician Job Market in Massachusetts

A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Optum
    Optum21
  • Mass General Brigham
    Mass General Brigham10
  • Cambridge Health Alliance
    Cambridge Health Alliance6
  • Carbon Health
    Carbon Health5
  • UMass Memorial Health
    UMass Memorial Health4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services34
  • Consulting & Professional Services6
  • Staffing & Recruiting2
  • Logistics & Supply Chain2
  • Education1

What Massachusetts Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in primary care physician jobs across Massachusetts.

  • Active Massachusetts medical license issued by the Board of Registration in Medicine
  • Board certification or eligibility in internal medicine, family medicine, or related primary care specialty
  • Completion of accredited residency training in a primary care discipline
  • Current DEA registration and Massachusetts controlled substance registration
  • Experience with electronic health record systems, particularly Epic or Athenahealth
  • Demonstrated ability to manage a full patient panel in an outpatient or community health setting

Primary Care Physician Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a primary care physician in Massachusetts?

To become a primary care physician in Massachusetts, you must obtain a license from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine after completing medical school, a residency program in a primary care field such as internal medicine or family medicine, and passing the USMLE or COMLEX licensing examinations. Massachusetts also requires a separate controlled substance registration through the Department of Public Health. Board certification in your specialty, while not always legally required, is a standard expectation among Massachusetts employers.

Which companies hire primary care physicians in Massachusetts?

Employers hiring primary care physicians in Massachusetts right now include Optum, Mass General Brigham, and Cambridge Health Alliance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Massachusetts's dense network of federally qualified health centers and large academic medical systems creates consistent demand across both community-facing and hospital-affiliated primary care settings.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most primary care physician jobs?

Boston, Worcester, and Wellesley have the most primary care physician openings in Massachusetts. Boston drives the largest share because of its concentration of academic medical centers and large integrated health systems, while Worcester and Springfield reflect strong regional demand from community health networks and teaching hospitals anchoring care across central and western Massachusetts.

Are there remote primary care physician jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, but they're rare. About 12% of primary care physician openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on, in-person nature of most clinical care. The parts of the role most suited to remote work include telephonic follow-up visits, chronic disease management consultations, and behavioral health co-management, which some Massachusetts practices have formalized into hybrid schedules.

How can I get hired as a primary care physician in Massachusetts with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying directly to residency-to-attending pipeline programs run by large Massachusetts health systems. Mass General Brigham, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and UMass Memorial Health all hire first-year attendings through structured transitions from their own residency and fellowship programs. Community health centers across Massachusetts, including those funded under the federally qualified health center model, frequently hire new graduates and offer loan repayment incentives. Completing your Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine license and controlled substance registration before your final residency year gives your application a concrete advantage.

Where can I find and apply to primary care physician jobs in Massachusetts?

You can find and apply to primary care physician jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings. Find roles that fit your specialty, preferred setting, and location, then apply directly to the employers posting them.

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