Vermont Rural Physician and Medical Leadership Opportunities

Rural Staffing Services • Vermont, VT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Rural Staffing Services (RSS) partners with rural hospitals, clinics, community health centers, long-term care organizations, and healthcare systems throughout Vermont to identify physicians interested in medical leadership, permanent, part-time, per diem, short-term, and clinical coverage opportunities. These roles are crucial for serving rural communities and may involve positions within Critical Access Hospitals, Rural Health Clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers, community hospitals, outpatient clinics, long-term care organizations, and integrated rural healthcare systems. In rural healthcare, physicians often have a significant impact, caring for generations, shaping clinical services, mentoring professionals, supporting leadership, and becoming community pillars. Some opportunities blend clinical practice with medical leadership, while others offer flexible per diem or short-term coverage to maintain essential services. The ideal candidates are collaborative, adaptable, clinically grounded, and committed to building trust within their communities.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree
• Current board certification or board eligibility in the relevant specialty
• Eligibility for Vermont physician licensure
• Current DEA registration when required
• Relevant clinical experience
• Strong communication, collaboration, and professional judgment
• The ability to adapt to the needs of a rural healthcare environment
• A patient-centered, team-focused, and community-minded approach

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Critical Access Hospitals, Rural Health Clinics, FQHCs, long-term care organizations, or community healthcare settings
• Previous medical leadership experience for CMO, medical director, or physician executive roles

Responsibilities

• Providing safe, high-quality, patient-centered medical care
• Supporting continuity of care in rural and underserved communities
• Participating in call, inpatient, outpatient, emergency, or procedural coverage
• Providing short-term or per diem coverage during vacancies, employee leave, or increased demand
• Supporting clinical quality, patient safety, and regulatory readiness
• Collaborating with nursing, advanced practice providers, clinical teams, and operational leaders
• Participating in medical staff leadership, peer review, credentialing, or governance
• Helping develop or strengthen clinical programs and service lines
• Mentoring physicians, advanced practice providers, and other clinicians
• Supporting physician recruitment, retention, and engagement
• Advising executive leadership and governing boards on clinical matters
• Helping improve access, outcomes, and care coordination
• Building trusted relationships with patients, families, employees, and community partners

Benefits

• Compensation will be explained before deciding to move forward.
• Call expectations will be explained before deciding to move forward.
• Credentialing requirements will be explained before deciding to move forward.
• Travel support may be available.
• Housing may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level