Overview
Athens, Alabama (35613)
💰 Base Salary: $240,000 – $300,000 + Performance Incentives
🕒 Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
❌ No Weekends | No Holidays | Outpatient Only
Build a New Practice and Grow with a Physician-Led Organization
A growing physician-led managed care organization is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Physician to lead a brand-new primary care clinic anticipated to open in September–October 2026 in Athens, Alabama.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a physician who enjoys developing patient relationships, growing a practice, and helping establish a new clinic within a rapidly expanding healthcare organization.
The incoming physician will serve as the primary provider for the location and play a key role in building the patient panel, community presence, and long-term success of the clinic.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
✔ Brand-New Clinic Opening Fall 2026
✔ 100% Outpatient Primary Care
✔ Physician-Led Organization
✔ No Hospital Responsibilities
✔ No Weekends
✔ No Holidays
✔ Value-Based Care Model
✔ Opportunity to Build and Grow Your Own Patient Panel
✔ Strong Administrative and Clinical Support
✔ Leadership Visibility and Career Growth Potential
✔ Focus on Quality Outcomes Rather Than High Volume
About the Practice
This organization specializes in providing comprehensive, relationship-based care to adult and senior patients in a value-based care environment.
Physicians are encouraged to spend meaningful time with patients while focusing on preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and improved long-term health outcomes.
The ideal candidate is comfortable practicing independently, engaging with the local community, and helping grow a newly established clinic.
Responsibilities
Outpatient Primary Care
Provide comprehensive primary care services to adult and geriatric patients in an outpatient setting.
Practice Development
Assist with building and growing the patient panel while establishing the clinic as a trusted healthcare resource within the community.
Chronic Disease Management
Manage conditions including:
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- COPD
- Heart Disease
- Hyperlipidemia
- Other chronic medical conditions
Preventive Medicine
Promote wellness, preventive screenings, and population health initiatives designed to improve patient outcomes.
Team Collaboration
Work closely with care coordinators, referral specialists, and support staff to ensure exceptional patient care and clinic growth.
Compensation & Benefits
💰 Base Salary: $240,000 – $300,000
💰 Performance-Based Incentives
Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:
✔ Health Insurance
✔ Dental Insurance
✔ Vision Insurance
✔ 401(k) with Company Match
✔ Malpractice Coverage
✔ CME Allowance and Paid CME Time
✔ Generous Paid Time Off
✔ Paid Holidays
✔ Relocation Assistance Available
Qualifications
- MD or DO
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in:
- Internal Medicine (IM)
- Family Medicine (FM)
- Active Alabama Medical License or Ability to Obtain
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Interest in value-based care and population health
- Comfortable functioning as the primary physician within a new clinic environment
- Motivated to help build and grow a patient panel
Why Athens, Alabama?
Athens is one of North Alabama’s fastest-growing communities, conveniently located between Huntsville and Decatur. The area offers affordable living, excellent schools, a strong local economy, and easy access to outdoor recreation while maintaining a welcoming small-town atmosphere.
Apply Today
If you’re looking for an opportunity to help build a thriving practice, develop lasting patient relationships, and practice quality-focused medicine in a physician-led environment, we’d love to speak with you.
To apply for this job email your details to info@mddocjobs.com
