Physician
About the Role
Rockbridge Area Health Center (RAHC) is seeking a compassionate, patient‑centered Physician to join its primary care team in Lexington, Virginia. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), you will work within an integrated, multidisciplinary team—including physicians, advanced practice providers, dentists, licensed clinical social workers, behavioral health professionals, registered dietitians, outreach staff, and care managers—to provide comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds and income levels.
Schedule
- Flexible schedule with no weekends
- No hospital call
Pay
Competitive salary of $200,000–$250,000.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off, accruing from day one (up to 160 hours annually)
- 8 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
- Continuing medical education (CME) leave and allowance
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Paid professional liability/malpractice coverage
- License renewal reimbursement
- Relocation allowance
- NHSC‑approved site with potential student loan repayment
Qualifications
- Unrestricted license to practice medicine in Virginia, or eligibility to obtain Virginia licensure
- Board certified or board eligible in the applicable field of practice
- Current DEA registration or eligibility to obtain one
- Eligibility to participate in Medicare and Medicaid
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with hands‑on practicum
About Rockbridge Area Health Center
RAHC is a nationally recognized Health Center Quality Leader serving the greater Rockbridge community in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. Its mission is to promote and provide access to comprehensive, high‑quality, and affordable health care to improve the health and well‑being of the communities it serves. Physicians at RAHC practice high‑quality medicine while caring for a diverse patient population and collaborating with a team that addresses medical, behavioral, and social determinants of health.
Location
Lexington, Virginia—nestled in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley near the Blue Ridge Mountains. The town offers a small‑town character with cultural and educational opportunities from nearby universities (Washington and Lee University, Virginia Military Institute, Southern Virginia University). Outdoor recreation includes the Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail, national forests, rivers, hiking, cycling, and skiing. Lexington is also within easy reach of Roanoke, Charlottesville, and Harrisonburg.