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Posted 28 July, 2026

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

Southern Ohio Medical Center
Portsmouth, VA, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY:

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

COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

  • 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 the first year, after which it will convert to a wRVU production contract.

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

CONTRACT DETAILS:

  • 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 up to the IRS limit of $22,500 annually before taxes, with 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 for moving expenses.
  • Malpractice Insurance: Coverage under a claims-made policy with limits of $2,000,000 per claim and $6,000,000 aggregate.
  • Health Insurance: A small premium is deducted from your paycheck.
  • Liquidated Damages: A non-compete clause of 70 miles for 2 years, or liquidated damages equivalent to one year’s salary.
  • Bonus Opportunities: Attractive bonus incentives up to 10% of salary.
  • Medical School Loan Repayment: Up to $200,000 ($25,000 per year for each year of service commitment).
  • Sign-On Bonus: 15% of base salary, capped at $100,000 (paid upon signing the contract and forgiven over 2-4 years).
  • Residency Stipend: Up to $25,000 (requires a service commitment of up to 2 years).

PRACTICE INFORMATION:

  • Location: Family Health Center.
  • Office Hours/Work Schedule:
    • Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
    • On-call: 1:4 days (Monday-Friday) and 1:4 weekends from Saturday 8 AM to Monday 8 AM.
  • Facility Operations:
    • Lab, X-ray, and pharmacy services operate during the same hours as urgent care.
    • Family practice, CT, MRI, and ultrasound services are available by appointment.
  • Patient Load: 20-25 patients per day.
  • Procedures: Includes injections, ear irrigation, breathing treatments, and mole/skin tag removal.
  • Practice Expectations:
    • Responsible for covering acute care needs.
    • The practice serves as an outpatient lab draw site, accepting walk-in patients for blood draws.
    • We seek a provider who is eager to expand the practice, is patient-centered, and can adapt to last-minute schedule changes to accommodate patient needs.
    • Participation in Antibiotic Stewardship is expected.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Hospital Capacity: 248 staffed beds | Service Area: over 250,000 | Established: 1966 as a not-for-profit | Employees: over 3,000 | Medical Staff: 250

Teaching Opportunities: Our organization hosts medical students, residents, and advanced practitioner trainees. Staff members may qualify for Clinical Adjunct Faculty status with a local university.

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