Physician - Primary Care Shirlington
Company: VHC Health
Location: Arlington
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Qualifications Purpose & Scope:
The physician is a member of the healthcare team who works in
collaboration with other staff to provide comprehensive healthcare
services to patients. The scope of practice of each physician is
defined through the health system’s credentialing and privileging
committee. The Physician supports objectives, budget, and
performance metrics at the individual level. Supports all medical
activities at the individual level including implementation of
quality control standards, risk management and compliance programs.
The role of a physician is to provide quality clinical care to
those individuals who have chosen VHC Health in a timely manner to
meet the needs of our patients. Education: Doctorate from
accredited medical school is required. Experience: One year of
medical/surgical experience is required. Certifications/Licensure:
Licensed to Practice Medicine by the Virginia Department of Health
Professions is required. Purpose & Scope: An Advanced Practice
Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) employed by
VHC Health Physicians (“Physician Group”) is required to complete
an APP Agreement with their Collaborating Physician(s). This
Agreement will describe the APP’s role and function, APP/Physician
Relationship, Functions of the APP, Privileges/Procedures,
Prescriptive Authority, Documentation Responsibilities and
Evaluation process. Overall, the APP will support objectives,
budget, performance metrics and medical activities at an Individual
level including implementation of quality control standards, risk
management and compliance programs. Education: Master's in Nursing
Required or Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant
program required. Experience: Two Years Nurse Practitioner or
Physician Assistant Preferred. Certification/Licensure: Licensed as
a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant by the Virginia
Department of Health Professions Required. Licensed as a Registered
Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions Required for
NPs. Current NCCPA certification required; and BLS certification
required; and ACLS certification preferred for PAs. AWARDS &
RECOGNITION Washington Commanders selected VHC Health as its
women’s health partner because of the health system’s continued
commitment to advancing women’s health, reducing the stigma of
mental health, and creating greater access to care in the
Washington, DC metro region. Received a top ranking in Newsweek’s
World’s Best Hospitals for the fourth year in a row. Ranking over
2,800 hospitals in 28 countries, this study asked 85,000 medical
experts across the world to participate in an online survey
covering topics such as recommendation of hospital, satisfaction of
patient care, quality of care for specific treatments, among other
factors. Recognized by the Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospital
in eight categories: bariatric surgery, obstetrics, heart care,
minimally invasive surgery, orthopedics, cancer care, comprehensive
breast care, women’s services, mammogram and patient experience.
This award is graded based on the best publicly available
information, patient surveys and accreditation information, and the
Women’s Choice Award delivers a simplified, objective ranking to
each category. Named a 2023 Best Cancer Hospital by Newsweek. One
of 175 hospitals and just three in the Washington, DC metro region
to be included in the rankings. Named best hospital for billing
ethics by Money magazine and The Leapfrog Group. This is the
first-ever Leapfrog Best Hospitals ranking to help patients make
educated decisions about which institutions are best for the money.
OUR COMMUNITY Living in Northern Virginia, one of the best places
to live near D.C., you can have it all: a lucrative job at a
forward-thinking company – plus access to the country’s greatest
historical sites, a bustling café culture, active nightlife and
concert going, a thriving wine region, seven professional sports
teams, and a mild four-season climate with year-round kayaking,
biking, and hiking. We offer some of the best public and private
schools in the nation and access to 60 colleges and universities.
In fact, we are the most educated region in the country. Here,
there are no compromises. NOVA is one of the best places to live
and work in the country. Arlington is home to the Pentagon, and the
Arlington National Cemetery. Home to more than 100 U.S. and global
corporate headquarters, including the 6th highest number of Fortune
500 companies. Northern Virginia is one of the fastest growing and
most diverse communities in the United States Fairfax County has
many of the highest ranking schools in the nation according to U.S.
News and World Reports. Arlington County also offers outstanding
schools - about 94 percent of all graduating high school seniors in
Arlington go on to attend college. Two major airports with direct
flights to 109 domestic and 60 international destinations. Northern
Virginia has many recreational and community amenities including:
over 89 miles of biking/jogging trails, 167 public parks,
approximately 14 community centers, 7 live stage theaters, 8
libraries, and 652 restaurants. Minutes to the Kennedy Center,
Smithsonian Museums, Tyson’s Corner, and Wolftrap National Park for
the Performing Arts Whether you choose to live in Arlington County,
Fairfax County, City of Alexandria or in any of the other great
areas in the DC area, you will have little problem in finding a
location that is right for you. We look forward to hearing from
qualified candidates interested in joining us in a highly collegial
environment where the patient is at the center of what we do.
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