Primary Care Physician Jobs in Virginia
Primary Care Physician jobs in Virginia are among the most active in the Mid-Atlantic region, with consistent demand from large integrated health systems, federally qualified health centers, and military-affiliated medical facilities, covering everything from early-career physicians completing their first years post-residency through senior and medical director-level roles. Richmond, Northern Virginia, and Virginia Beach are the busiest hiring markets, home to major employers such as Inova Health System, Sentara Healthcare, and VCU Health. Family medicine and internal medicine are the most sought-after specialties, followed by growing demand in geriatrics given Virginia's expanding older adult population. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The Physician Services Team is looking for a dedicated Physician Practice Team Lead to support the Primary Care Team in Leesburg. This role will be Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm.
Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Featured Benefits:
- Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
- Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
- Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
- Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
- Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules
Physician Practice Team Lead - Primary Care Job Responsibilities
- Leads practice staff in a professional and competent manner. Motivates and mentors staff to promote efficiency, enhance morale, retain competent staff, and provide a positive working environment within the practice. Screens and conducts initial staff interviews per management guidelines.
- Provides effective communication linkages through telecommunications and/or internet-based technologies to ensure patient access, service, and operational coordination.
- Completes assignments and projects within deadlines and with minimal supervision. Displays attention to detail, uses reasoning skills, and demonstrates an organized approach to produce quality work.
- Partners with related departments such as Physician Billing, Patient Financial Services, and Medical Records to identify opportunities for financial improvement.
- Optimizes operations by assessing and managing the practice infrastructure per Imaging (IMG) and practice guidelines in collaboration and per the direction of IMG leadership.
- Provides new team members with process orientation and software training.
- Tracks and monitors team member time/attendance and approves time sheets.
- Monitors patient volumes, patient access, and level of patient services to ensure patient satisfaction. Collaborates and supports the processing of regulatory compliance to include credentialing of professional/licensed staff, compliance with Medicare regulations, and all payor regulations.
- Ensures compliance with government and contract regulations. Completes all necessary compliance training annually to include training over system-wide compliance policies and procedures. Ensures regulatory compliance with federal and/or state authorities as well as any external governing authority.
- Enforces safeguards against fraud and abuse. Obtains and maintains records of credentials for professional/licensed staff.
- Oversees and monitors the performance of front-end Revenue Cycle functions (i.e. insurance verification, registration, co-pay collection, and charge entry) to ensure compliance with sound accounting practices. Participates in strategic planning, cost reduction, and revenue enhancement activities.
- Organizes clinic operations to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of operations. Minimizes/manages patient wait times while monitoring physician productivity levels.
- Demonstrates appropriate troubleshooting/problem resolution skills related to practice processes and workflow. Ensures that offices are appropriately staffed by working in conjunction with the Director of Outpatient Practice and/or Physician Practice Manager or other designated leader in the areas of recruitment, hiring, orientation, discipline, and evaluation of all office staff.
- Oversees and assists team members in assigned functional area, which may include but not limited to, ensuring team is meeting key deliverables and quality standards, addressing and resolving challenges, managing and tracking performance, and assisting in time management and scheduling; escalates issues to senior leaders as needed. May perform additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Associate Degree in Health Care Administration or an additional two years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
- Experience: Three years of experience in a physician practice setting
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience : Primary care
- Other : Must thrive in a teamwork and collaborative environment
Travel: Rotating between our two locations - Leesburg Primary Care (51 Catoctin Cir NE, Leesburg, VA 20176) & Purcellville Primary Care (711 E Main St, Purcellville, VA 20132)
The Physician Services Team is looking for a dedicated Physician Practice Team Lead to support the Primary Care Team in Leesburg. This role will be Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm.
Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Featured Benefits:
- Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
- Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
- Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
- Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
- Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules
Physician Practice Team Lead - Primary Care Job Responsibilities
- Leads practice staff in a professional and competent manner. Motivates and mentors staff to promote efficiency, enhance morale, retain competent staff, and provide a positive working environment within the practice. Screens and conducts initial staff interviews per management guidelines.
- Provides effective communication linkages through telecommunications and/or internet-based technologies to ensure patient access, service, and operational coordination.
- Completes assignments and projects within deadlines and with minimal supervision. Displays attention to detail, uses reasoning skills, and demonstrates an organized approach to produce quality work.
- Partners with related departments such as Physician Billing, Patient Financial Services, and Medical Records to identify opportunities for financial improvement.
- Optimizes operations by assessing and managing the practice infrastructure per Imaging (IMG) and practice guidelines in collaboration and per the direction of IMG leadership.
- Provides new team members with process orientation and software training.
- Tracks and monitors team member time/attendance and approves time sheets.
- Monitors patient volumes, patient access, and level of patient services to ensure patient satisfaction. Collaborates and supports the processing of regulatory compliance to include credentialing of professional/licensed staff, compliance with Medicare regulations, and all payor regulations.
- Ensures compliance with government and contract regulations. Completes all necessary compliance training annually to include training over system-wide compliance policies and procedures. Ensures regulatory compliance with federal and/or state authorities as well as any external governing authority.
- Enforces safeguards against fraud and abuse. Obtains and maintains records of credentials for professional/licensed staff.
- Oversees and monitors the performance of front-end Revenue Cycle functions (i.e. insurance verification, registration, co-pay collection, and charge entry) to ensure compliance with sound accounting practices. Participates in strategic planning, cost reduction, and revenue enhancement activities.
- Organizes clinic operations to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of operations. Minimizes/manages patient wait times while monitoring physician productivity levels.
- Demonstrates appropriate troubleshooting/problem resolution skills related to practice processes and workflow. Ensures that offices are appropriately staffed by working in conjunction with the Director of Outpatient Practice and/or Physician Practice Manager or other designated leader in the areas of recruitment, hiring, orientation, discipline, and evaluation of all office staff.
- Oversees and assists team members in assigned functional area, which may include but not limited to, ensuring team is meeting key deliverables and quality standards, addressing and resolving challenges, managing and tracking performance, and assisting in time management and scheduling; escalates issues to senior leaders as needed. May perform additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Associate Degree in Health Care Administration or an additional two years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
- Experience: Three years of experience in a physician practice setting
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience : Primary care
- Other : Must thrive in a teamwork and collaborative environment
Travel: Rotating between our two locations - Leesburg Primary Care (51 Catoctin Cir NE, Leesburg, VA 20176) & Purcellville Primary Care (711 E Main St, Purcellville, VA 20132)
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Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Primary Care Physician Job Market in Virginia
A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Privia Medical22
- Purple Cow Recruiting9
- US Department of Veterans Affairs8
- Centra Health7
- Mary Washington Healthcare5
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
- Technology & Software
What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in primary care physician jobs across Virginia.
- Active Virginia medical license issued by the Virginia Board of Medicine
- Board certification or board eligibility in a primary care specialty
- Completion of an accredited residency program in family medicine or internal medicine
- Valid DEA registration for controlled substance prescribing in Virginia
- Experience using electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Ability to maintain hospital privileges at an affiliated Virginia facility
Primary Care Physician Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a primary care physician in Virginia?
To become a primary care physician in Virginia, you must earn a medical degree from an accredited institution, complete a residency in a primary care specialty such as family medicine or internal medicine, and obtain a license from the Virginia Board of Medicine by passing the USMLE or COMLEX examination series. Virginia does not have a separate state medical exam, but the Board requires verification of training and a background check before issuing an unrestricted license to practice.
Which companies hire primary care physicians in Virginia?
Employers hiring primary care physicians in Virginia right now include Privia Medical, Purple Cow Recruiting, and US Department of Veterans Affairs, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Virginia's mix of large integrated systems, community health centers, and military-affiliated facilities means openings appear across both major metros and rural regions throughout the state.
Which Virginia cities have the most primary care physician jobs?
Richmond, Arlington, and Norfolk have the most primary care physician openings in Virginia. Richmond and Northern Virginia draw the highest volume because of their large integrated health systems and dense population centers, while Virginia Beach and Norfolk benefit from a substantial military and veteran population served by both federal and private healthcare providers in the Hampton Roads region.
Are there remote primary care physician jobs in Virginia?
Yes, but they're rare. Primary care medicine is fundamentally a hands-on, in-person specialty, so fully remote positions are uncommon. About 8% of primary care physician openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to be telehealth-only roles focused on chronic disease management, behavioral health integration, or urgent care triage rather than comprehensive primary care panel management.
How can I get hired as a primary care physician in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic path for physicians with limited post-training experience is applying directly to residency-to-practice pipeline programs at large Virginia systems such as Inova, Sentara, or VCU Health, which regularly recruit graduating residents into employed physician roles. Federally qualified health centers operating throughout rural and underserved Virginia communities often prioritize new physicians willing to work in high-need areas. Obtaining National Health Service Corps loan repayment eligibility by committing to a Virginia shortage area strengthens a new physician's application considerably and signals commitment to the state.
Where can I find and apply to primary care physician jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to primary care physician jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings across health systems, community health centers, and specialty practices. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your specialty and preferred location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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