Primary Care Physician Medical Director (MD/DO)

Carbon Health•Boston, MA

53d•$263,120 - $342,240•Hybrid

About The Position

At Carbon Health, we are a physician-founded and led organization on a mission to make high-quality healthcare accessible to everyone. What sets us apart is our innovative, provider-first culture, built around CarbyOS, our custom EHR with AI-powered tools like hands-free charting, designed to reduce administrative burden and let clinicians focus on what matters most: patient care. We’re looking for a Primary Care Pod Medical Director who thrives on challenges, inspires teams, and brings an owner’s mindset to both patient care and clinic operations. If you’re ready to combine leadership with direct clinical practice in a role designed for balance and growth, this is your opportunity. This is more than a clinical role—it’s your chance to influence, innovate, and lead within a growing national healthcare network. As a Primary Care Pod Medical Director at Carbon Health, you’ll balance hands-on patient care with meaningful leadership, supported by a culture that values your well-being and professional growth.

Requirements

MD/DO with active state license; board certified or board eligible (Family Medicine or Internal Medicine)
Minimum 2 years of experience in FM/IM, or similar setting
At least 1 year of leadership experience in a healthcare setting
Skilled in consulting and treating all patients 18+ and comfortable with basic women’s health exams including PAPs
Familiar with financial statements, P&L management, and HR processes
Strong communication and active listening skills, with the ability to build trust at every level of the organization
BLS is required and must be obtained before your first day with Carbon Health

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate, evidence-based care to patients in clinic (approx. 30 hours/week) with a dedicated full 10 hour day for administrative tasks as assigned by Area Medical Director and to complete pod-specific leadership tasks
Lead and supervise a multidisciplinary team of physicians, PAs, and NPs
Communicate and operationalize Carbon Health’s mission, vision, and values
Drive quality improvement projects and innovation initiatives
Lead regular team meetings, resolve conflicts, and motivate staff to achieve high performance
Partner with Clinic Manager to uphold the highest standards of care, safety, and patient experience
Demonstrate working knowledge of financial statements, clinic billing procedures, and payer guidelines
Stay current on diagnostic and procedure coding, ensuring accuracy for reimbursement and training staff as needed
Adjust clinic operations and resource allocations in alignment with financial changes and goals
Serve as an inspirational leader who empowers the team through feedback, recognition, and accountability
Interview, onboard, and mentor clinicians to ensure success and retention
Perform regular chart audits and one-to-one clinician evaluations
Oversee payroll targets and manage clinician schedules across sites
Respond to patient and staff concerns with transparency and professionalism
Drive patient experience outcomes, ensuring KPI goals are consistently met or exceeded
Represent Carbon Health in community events and marketing activities that promote clinic growth and engagement