About MIT Health

MIT Health is the multispecialty medical group serving the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and MIT Lincoln Laboratory communities since 1904. Grounded in the Institute's mission of advancing knowledge and educating students and leaders who will contribute to the world, MIT Health provides comprehensive, evidence-based primary, specialty, and behavioral health care to our population of students, faculty, staff, retirees and their dependents. We are committed to innovation, quality, and the well-being of our community.

The Opportunity

MIT Health seeks a full-time Family Medicine Physician to join our well-established Lexington, MA office located on the campus of MIT Lincoln Laboratory. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced physician who is passionate about primary care excellence, values continuity of care, and wants to practice in an intellectually stimulating environment where innovation and evidence-based medicine are at the forefront.

The Lexington practice serves a unique patient population, including MIT and Lincoln Laboratory faculty, researchers, engineers, staff, retirees and their families who live and work near Lexington. Clinic schedules are structured to allow ample time with your patients, allowing you to develop deep, longitudinal relationships, engage in meaningful preventive health discussions, and provide full-scope primary care management of chronic conditions.

Direct Patient Care: Manage a diverse patient panel (approx. 1,200 - 1,500 patients) in a modern, well-equipped primary care setting

Comprehensive Services: Deliver preventive care for adults and children, chronic disease management, acute care, and women's health services (no obstetrics.) Care for a small panel of pediatric patients in a family medicine model.

Team-Based Care: Collaborate with an experienced Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse, Medical Assistants, and Patient Services Representatives

Integrated Care: Leverage our integrated electronic medical record system and connections to our Cambridge-based Primary Care practice and broader MIT Health services

Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives, evidence-based practice implementation, and leverage advanced health technology tools (including AI-driven platforms) to enhance clinical workflows and patient outcomes

Why Join MIT Health - Lexington

Practice Excellence

Established and Respected Practice: Join a respected, stable office with strong community relationships and excellent patient satisfaction

Optimal Panel Size: Manageable patient panel designed for meaningful relationships and comprehensive patient-centered care

Modern Infrastructure: Well-appointed clinical space, EMR, and administrative support

Collegial Team: Work alongside an established team including a family medicine NP, RN, MAs, and administrative team dedicated to clinical excellence and mutual support

Qualifications

Required:

MD or DO with current, unrestricted Massachusetts medical license (or ability to obtain)

2-3 years of post-residency practice experience in a community setting

Completion of an accredited Family Medicine residency

Board certification or board eligibility in Family Medicine

Current DEA license and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration

Current BLS for healthcare providers certification

Work-Life Balance & Benefits

Competitive Compensation: Salary and benefits aligned with or exceeding New England academic and independent practice standards

Flexible Scheduling: Reasonable outpatient-based hours with predictable schedule; no hospital or nursing home coverage. Call is telephone only on rotation

Excellent Benefits Package:
- Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Pension plan, 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
- Paid time off (vacation, CME, professional development, parental leave)
- Tuition benefits for continuing education
- Wellness programs and on-site health services
Geographic Advantage: Lexington location with easy access to Cambridge and greater Boston; strong schools and community
Malpractice Coverage: Comprehensive medical malpractice with tail coverage provided

Organizational Culture

Mission-Driven: Join an organization committed to c excellence in care for the MIT community

Supportive Leadership: Work under experienced clinical and administrative leadership that values physician input and well-being

Diverse & Collaborative: Be part of a thoughtful, diverse healthcare team that values evidence-based practice and continuous improvement

Apply directly at https://health.mit.edu/jobs

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