What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Medicine Physician position at Hitchcock Family Medicine?
Job Posting: Family Medicine Physician - Direct Primary Care Practice
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Practice: Hitchcock Family Medicine
About Us:
Hitchcock Family Medicine is an established direct primary care (DPC) practice in Chattanooga, Tennessee. We are a patient-focused, membership-based practice that prioritizes quality of care, accessibility, and building meaningful relationships with our patients. Our team consists of dedicated professionals committed to transforming primary care by removing the barriers of traditional insurance-based medicine.
We currently serve a diverse patient panel and offer comprehensive family medicine services. As a member of our team, you will enjoy the freedom to practice medicine the way it was meant to be – with time to focus on your patients without the administrative burdens of fee-for-service care.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Family Medicine Physician who shares our passion for patient-centered care. The ideal candidate will be committed to continuity of care, proactive patient engagement, and fostering strong physician-patient relationships.
Highlights:
• Manage a smaller patient panel (~600 patients) for improved quality of care.
• Spend ample time with each patient (30-60 minute appointments).
• No insurance billing – focus entirely on patient care.
• Collaborative work environment with supportive physicians, staff, and leadership.
• Competitive salary with a membership-based revenue model.
• Access to in-house pharmacy and imaging services at affordable rates for patients.
Benefits:
• Work-life balance with flexible scheduling.
• Minimal administrative tasks and no RVU-based pressures.
• Opportunities for leadership and innovation within the DPC model.
• CME allowance, malpractice coverage, and other benefits.
• Professional growth opportunities in a growing practice.
Qualifications:
• MD/DO with Family Medicine residency completion.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Family Medicine.
• Passion for the direct primary care model and patient-centered medicine.
• Commitment to practicing evidence-based medicine with empathy and professionalism.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in joining our practice, please submit your CV and a cover letter to jobs@hitchcock.md
We look forward to welcoming a physician who shares our mission of redefining healthcare!