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Posted 20 July, 2026

Hospital Employed Family Medicine Opportunity in Ohio - $200k Medical School Loan Repayment!

Southern Ohio Medical Center
Portsmouth, OH, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Exciting Opportunity for a Family Practice Physician

We are seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Family Practice Physician to become a part of our hospital-affiliated team.

Compensation Packages

We offer two distinct compensation options:

  • Option 1: A base salary of $286,290* (50th percentile MGMA for recent graduates), with additional compensation based on experience, guaranteed for two years. This can transition to a wRVU production contract once targets are surpassed.
  • Option 2: A base salary of $350,085* (75th percentile MGMA), guaranteed for one year, after which it will convert to a wRVU production contract.

*Note: A 5% reduction applies for those who are not yet board certified, with salary adjustments made upon certification.

Contract Benefits

This two-year contract includes:

  • Vacation: 29 days of paid time off (PTO), plus an additional 5 days for achieving 75th percentile wRVUs.
  • CME/Books & Journals: 5 days of PTO and up to $5,000 for continuing education.
  • Deferred Compensation: 457b plan allowing deferral of compensation up to the IRS limit of $22,500 annually, pre-tax. No matching contributions.
  • Retirement/Savings Plan: 403b plan permitting deferral up to the IRS limit of $23,000 annually for those under 50, and $30,500 for those over 50, with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 2% of base salary.
  • Relocation Assistance: Up to $10,000 paid directly to the moving company.
  • Malpractice Insurance: Coverage under a claims-made policy with limits of $2,000,000 per claim and $6,000,000 aggregate.
  • Health Insurance: Minimal premium paid by the provider, deducted from paychecks.
  • Liquidated Damages: A non-compete clause of 70 miles for two years, or liquidated damages equivalent to one year’s salary.
  • Bonus Opportunities: Attractive bonus incentives of up to 10% of salary.
  • Medical School Loan Repayment: Up to $200,000 in loan repayment ($25,000 per year for each year of service commitment).
  • Sign-On Bonus: 15% of base salary, up to $100,000, paid upon contract signing and forgiven over 2-4 years.
  • Residency Stipend: Up to $25,000, contingent upon a two-year service commitment.
Practice Information

Location: Family Health Center

Office Hours: Monday to Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Call Schedule: 1.5 days during the week and 1.5 weekends from Saturday 8:00 AM to Monday 8:00 AM.

Operational Hours: Lab, X-ray, and pharmacy services align with urgent care hours. Family practice, CT, MRI, and ultrasound services are available by appointment.

Patient Load: Expect to see 20-25 patients daily.

Procedures: Responsibilities include injections, ear irrigation, breathing treatments, and mole/skin tag removals.

Practice Expectations: You will be responsible for acute care coverage. The practice also serves as an outpatient lab draw site, accepting walk-in patients for blood draws. We are looking for a provider who is eager to expand the practice, is patient-centered, and can adapt to last-minute scheduling changes to accommodate patient needs. Participation in Antibiotic Stewardship is also expected.

Additional Information

Our organization features:

  • Hospital Capacity: 248 staffed beds
  • Service Area: Over 250,000 residents
  • Established: 1966 as a not-for-profit entity
  • Employment: Over 3,000 staff members
  • Medical Staff: Approximately 250 professionals

Teaching Opportunities: We host medical students, residents, and advanced practitioner trainees. Staff members may qualify for Clinical Adjunct Faculty status with a local medical college.

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and criminal background check.