<p>A full-time Medical Director / Primary Care Physician opportunity is open at a medical center in Lancaster, New Hampshire — a close-knit northern New England community offering no state income tax, affordable real estate, and exceptional outdoor access. The role carries a dual mandate: 16 hours per week of Medical Director / Division Chair leadership and 21.5 hours per week of direct outpatient primary care, supported by a dedicated RN Team Leader and designated MA. With a base salary of $299,759, a $20,000 commencement bonus, and retention incentives through year three, this position is structured for a clinician ready to plant roots and grow with the organization for the long term.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Base salary of $299,759, commensurate with experience, plus productivity-based compensation tied to wRVU performance</li> <li>$20,000 commencement (sign-on) bonus</li> <li>Retention bonuses payable at years two and three</li> <li>Up to $19,000 in relocation and/or rental assistance</li> <li>Student loan repayment application assistance</li> <li>Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits</li> <li>No New Hampshire state income tax — meaningful take-home pay advantage</li> <li>Excellent IT and marketing support provided to help build patient volume and reach wRVU targets</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Split schedule: 16 hours per week in Medical Director / Division Chair capacity; 24 hours per week in primary care (21.5 hours direct patient care + 2.5 hours dedicated documentation time)</li> <li>20–24 patients per day in a full-time outpatient primary care setting</li> <li>Community call coverage, including local nursing home patients — specific frequency to be determined</li> <li>EMR: Meditech Expanse with Dragon dictation for streamlined documentation</li> <li>Clinical support team includes a dedicated RN Team Leader and a designated Medical Assistant</li> <li>Robust IT and marketing infrastructure in place to support practice growth and volume development</li> <li>Medical center setting serving a rural northern New Hampshire community and surrounding region</li> <li>Organization is seeking a long-term partner — ideal candidate plans to practice a minimum of 5–10 years</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Minimum of five years of experience in outpatient primary care practice required</li> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in a primary care specialty (Family Medicine or Internal Medicine)</li> <li>Active New Hampshire medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Demonstrated interest in or experience with physician leadership, medical directorship, or Division Chair responsibilities</li> <li>Comfort managing a panel of 20–24 patients per day in a community outpatient environment, including nursing home call coverage</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per state law</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Lancaster is a small, welcoming town in Coos County in New Hampshire's North Country — surrounded by the White Mountains, the Connecticut River valley, and some of the most accessible wilderness in the Northeast. Affordable real estate, small public schools, and a genuine sense of community make it an ideal setting for physicians seeking a quieter pace without sacrificing quality of life. Outdoor enthusiasts will find four-season recreation at their doorstep: hiking, skiing, fishing, and stargazing in skies unmarred by light pollution — all within a region that consistently ranks among the most livable rural areas in New England.</p>