<p>A full-time Medical Director / Primary Care Physician opportunity is open at a medical center in Lancaster, New Hampshire — a dual-role position that divides the week between clinical primary care and formal physician leadership. With a base salary up to $299,759 (experience-dependent), a $20,000 commencement bonus, retention bonuses in years two and three, and up to $19,000 in relocation assistance, this role is structured for a seasoned outpatient clinician ready to step into lasting community leadership in one of New England's most scenic rural settings.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Base salary up to $299,759, commensurate with experience, plus productivity-based compensation</li> <li>$20,000 commencement (sign-on) bonus</li> <li>Retention bonuses payable at the end of 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 benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and ancillary coverage</li> <li>No New Hampshire state income tax</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-role schedule: 16 hours per week dedicated to Medical Director / Division Chair responsibilities; 24 hours per week in direct primary care (21.5 hours patient-facing, 2.5 hours documentation)</li> <li>20–24 patients per day in the outpatient primary care setting</li> <li>Community call coverage, including local nursing home patients (specific schedule to be determined)</li> <li>EMR: Meditech Expanse with Dragon dictation for streamlined documentation</li> <li>Supported by a dedicated RN Team Leader and a designated Medical Assistant</li> <li>Leadership scope includes Division Chair interest — ideal for a physician seeking administrative influence alongside clinical practice</li> <li>Medical center setting with strong institutional IT and marketing infrastructure</li> <li>Position is designed for long-term commitment; the practice is seeking a provider who plans to remain 5–10 years minimum</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or a related primary care specialty</li> <li>Minimum of five years of experience in outpatient primary care practice</li> <li>Active New Hampshire medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Demonstrated interest in or prior experience with physician leadership, medical directorship, or division chair responsibilities</li> <li>Comfort managing a full outpatient panel including nursing home/community call patients</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, close-knit town in Coos County in northern New Hampshire's White Mountains region — a setting defined by clean air, dark skies, and genuine rural character. The area offers affordable real estate, small public schools, and no state income tax, making it financially attractive for physicians at any career stage. Outdoor enthusiasts will find world-class hiking, skiing, fishing, and four-season recreation essentially at their doorstep, with the broader White Mountains and Connecticut River Valley providing a backdrop that is difficult to match anywhere in New England.</p>