Occupation
Physician
A physician is a medical doctor who diagnoses illness and directs patient treatment across specialties, from primary care to surgery, in hospitals, clinics, and private practices. Physicians apply clinical diagnosis skills and evidence-based medicine to guide patient care, increasingly conducting visits via telemedicine alongside traditional exams, and rely on electronic health records (EHR) to track history, order tests, and coordinate with specialists. Becoming a physician requires a medical degree (MD or DO), residency training, and board certification in a chosen specialty.
Duties & responsibilities
- Review medical appropriateness of healthcare services and treatments using clinical guidelines and evidence-based standards
- Conduct remote consultations and peer-to-peer case reviews with providers to inform treatment decisions
- Evaluate medical necessity for insurance prior authorizations, claims, and utilization management decisions
- Diagnose and manage patient conditions through direct clinical care in office, telehealth, or occupational settings
- Oversee clinical operations, regulatory compliance, and healthcare delivery across medical teams or organizations
- Apply clinical expertise to drug development, safety monitoring, or medical policy decisions in healthcare organizations
What Physician roles involve, from employers’ own postings.
How much does a Physician make?
Employers posting Physician roles list a median of $281,000 a year (middle half $262,000–$316,000), from 52 postings that state pay.
93% of open Physician roles publish a range. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it. Which states’ postings state pay
Who is hiring for Physician roles?
56 open Physician roles from 12 employers; the most at Veterans Health Administration, Cigna and Bristol Myers Squibb, and in Florida, New York and Georgia.
From employers’ own postings, as of.
Physician in the job market
Last checked October 27, 2026
- Open roles
- 56
- Employers
- 12
- Median pay
- $281,000
- Disclose pay
- 93%
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Open Physician roles (56)
Physician (Compensation/Pension Chief)
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Albuquerque, New Mexico · $124,308 – $315,000
The New Mexico VA Health Care System seeks a physician to lead the Compensation & Pension section, conducting medical examinations and providing expert opinions to support disability benefits decisions for veterans. This role suits physicians with clinical experience who want to work in veteran care with stable federal employment and no required employment contract.
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PHYSICIAN (INTERNAL MEDICINE/DISABILITY EVALUATION)
Air Force Review Boards Agency
Andrews AFB, Maryland · $123,007 – $315,000
This senior medical advisor role serves the Air Force Review Boards Agency, providing expert guidance on medical determinations in disability evaluations and personnel appeals. It suits experienced physicians with substantial background in military medical policy, disability assessment, and federal administrative law.
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Physician
National Institutes of Health
Montgomery County, Maryland · $143,913 – $350,000
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Physician
Central Intelligence Agency
Washington, DC · $335,000
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Clinical Safety and Risk Management Principal Scientist
Merck
Full-time
This role leads clinical safety and pharmacovigilance strategy for approved medications, chairing cross-functional teams and overseeing risk management plans, safety surveillance, and regulatory documentation. It suits experienced physicians with at least 7 years in industry and 4+ years managing drug safety, who can synthesize complex safety data and guide organizational strategy.
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Medical Director Therapy
Cohere Health
Full-time · Remote; United States · $210,000 – $260,000
This role involves reviewing the medical appropriateness of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy services at a healthcare technology company, applying evidence-based guidelines and clinical expertise to improve patient outcomes. It suits experienced physicians from PM&R, family medicine, pediatrics, or internal medicine who want to transition into utilization review and can work autonomously in a remote environment.
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Primary Care Physician - Evernorth Workplace Care - Kissimmee, FL
Cigna
Full-time · Kissimmee, FL
This employer operates onsite health centers for employees and offers a primary care physician role focused on preventive care and chronic disease management in a structured clinic setting rather than a traditional high-volume practice. The role suits physicians seeking predictable hours, team-based care delivery, and the chance to build lasting relationships with a defined patient population without on-call or weekend responsibilities.
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Associate Medical Director Behavioral Health or Utilization Management Medical Director DOE
Cambia Health Solutions
Part-time · $217,600 – $294,400
This part-time role oversees behavioral health utilization management and prior authorization decisions for a health plan, working with provider networks and internal teams to ensure clinically sound, cost-effective care. It suits experienced psychiatrists seeking flexible leadership work in healthcare administration without full-time commitment.
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Senior Director, Medical Safety Assessment Program Lead, Neuroscience
Bristol Myers Squibb
Full-time · $255,860 – $347,244
A Director-level physician role overseeing medical safety strategy and risk management for Bristol Myers Squibb's neuroscience compounds throughout development and post-market phases. This position suits experienced medical doctors with pharmacovigilance or clinical research backgrounds who can lead cross-functional safety teams and interact with regulators.
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Director, Patient Safety (MD)
Gilead Sciences
Full-time · United States - California - Foster City · $243,100 – $314,600
Gilead is seeking a physician leader to oversee the medical review of safety reports for both experimental and marketed drugs, ensuring rigorous case assessments that protect patients and meet regulatory standards. This role combines clinical expertise with management responsibility, requiring someone who can drive quality improvements in safety processes while mentoring junior reviewers.
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Likely next role (6)
Where Physicians commonly go next: Medical Director.
Medical Director
Elevance Health
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Medical Director, Medical & Scientific Communications
IQVIA
$134,300 – $374,300
A senior scientific leader role at a healthcare communications firm overseeing medical strategy, client partnerships, and team development across multiple therapeutic areas. This suits experienced pharmaceutical or medical affairs professionals ready to balance strategic direction with hands-on scientific work.
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Global Medical Affairs Lead, Oncology
Moderna
$210,900 – $379,200
Lead global medical strategy and scientific direction for Moderna's oncology mRNA programs from early development through commercialization, managing cross-functional teams and external stakeholder relationships. Ideal for an experienced medical affairs leader with deep oncology expertise who thrives in fast-paced, matrix environments and wants to shape the future of cancer treatment.
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Director, Global Medical Affairs, Sjogren’s Disease
Bristol Myers Squibb
Full-time · $207,490 – $251,433
Lead medical strategy and evidence generation for a rheumatology treatment program at a major pharmaceutical company. This role suits experienced medical professionals with a background in clinical development or medical affairs who want to shape the global launch of a therapy while managing a team in a matrix environment.
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Medical Strategy Lead, Oncology-Clinical Development (Centre of Excellence)
IQVIA
This role seeks an MD oncologist to provide medical strategy and scientific leadership for IQVIA's hematology-oncology consulting practice, advising on clinical trial design, regulatory compliance, and competitive positioning for pharmaceutical clients. It suits experienced oncologists transitioning into medical consulting who want to influence drug development strategy across multiple therapeutic programs.
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Sr Medical Director Clinical Development - Radiopharmaceuticals HCC and GI cancers
Bristol Myers Squibb
Full-time · Remote - United States - US · $306,814 – $371,787
This role leads clinical development programs for radiopharmaceutical therapies targeting liver and gastrointestinal cancers, managing studies from initial investigational stages through Phase 3 trials. It suits experienced oncology physicians who thrive coordinating multidisciplinary teams in biotech settings and want to shape development strategy for novel cancer treatments.
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Roles similar to Physician (90)
From Medical Director, Medical Doctor, Medical Scientist, Nurse Anesthetist, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Physician Nurse Practitioner, Resident Physician.
Physician Assistant
Program Support Center, Department of Health and Human Services
Washington, District of Columbia; Atlanta, Georgia; Salt Lake City, Utah; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California; Denver, Colorado; Miami, Florida; Chicago, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; New Orleans, Louisiana; Boston, Massachusetts; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Kansas City, Missouri; Albuquerque, New Mexico; New York, New York; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Portland, Oregon; Austin, Texas; Rockville, Maryland; Charleston, South Carolina · $102,415 – $133,142
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Physician Assistant - Anesthesiology/Pain Clinic
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Durham, NC · $130,584 – $189,306
This Veterans Affairs position offers Physician Assistants the opportunity to deliver specialized anesthesiology and pain management care within a federal healthcare system, emphasizing evidence-based practice and interdisciplinary collaboration. The role provides a structured pathway across entry, intermediate, and senior clinical levels, with the full performance position based at PA-III grade, ideal for clinicians seeking stable federal employment with advancement opportunities.
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Physician Assistant (Occupational Health)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Full-time · Bangor, Washington · $111,636 – $141,781
This role provides occupational medicine care to military service members at a naval health facility, evaluating work-related injuries and disabilities, managing workplace accommodations, and supporting the clinic's occupational health program. It suits a certified physician assistant looking for stable federal employment with the ability to specialize in occupational medicine.
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Medical Director
Elevance Health
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INTERDISCIPLINARY PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT & NURSING PRACTIONER (TITLE 5)
Air National Guard Units
Full-time · Jacksonville, FL · $89,508 – $116,362
The Florida Air National Guard seeks a clinical provider to deliver aerospace and occupational medicine services to military personnel, conducting readiness assessments, fitness evaluations, and deployment health screenings. This role suits an experienced physician assistant or nurse practitioner comfortable with military medical standards and independent clinical decision-making in a structured government environment.
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Physician Assistant
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Batavia, NY · $107,182 – $144,741
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Nurse Practitioner
Longs Drugs
MO - Ellisville
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Physician Assistant
Indian Health Service
Camp Verde, Arizona; Chinle, Arizona; Cibecue, Arizona; Inscription House, Arizona; Kayenta, Arizona; Maricopa, Arizona; McNary, Arizona; Parker, Arizona; Peach Springs, Arizona; Phoenix, Arizona; Pinon, Arizona; Polacca, Arizona; Red Mesa, Arizona; Sacaton, Arizona; Supai, Arizona; Tsaile, Arizona; Whiteriver, Arizona; Davis, California; Havasu Lake, California; Hemet, California; Riverside, California; Winterhaven, California; Towaoc, Colorado; Fort Hall, Idaho; Mashpee, Massachusetts; Cass Lake, Minnesota; Naytahwaush, Minnesota; Ogema, Minnesota; Ponemah, Minnesota; Ponsford, Minnesota; Red Lake, Minnesota; Browning, Montana; Crow Agency, Montana; Harlem, Montana; Hays, Montana; Heart Butte, Montana; Lame Deer, Montana; Lodge Grass, Montana; Poplar, Montana; Pryor, Montana; Wolf Point, Montana; Cherokee, North Carolina; Belcourt, North Dakota; Cannon Ball, North Dakota; Fort Yates, North Dakota; Winnebago, Nebraska; Acoma, New Mexico; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Bernalillo, New Mexico; Bloomfield, New Mexico; Cochiti Pueblo, New Mexico; Crownpoint, New Mexico; Cuba, New Mexico; Dulce, New Mexico; Espanola, New Mexico; Gallup, New Mexico; Mescalero, New Mexico; San Felipe Pueblo, New Mexico; San Fidel, New Mexico; Sanostee, New Mexico; Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico; Santa Fe, New Mexico; Shiprock, New Mexico; Taos, New Mexico; Thoreau, New Mexico; Toadlena, New Mexico; Tohatchi, New Mexico; Zia Indian Reservation, New Mexico; Zuni, New Mexico; Elko, Nevada; Moapa, Nevada; Wadsworth, Nevada; Lockport, New York; Manlius, New York; Anadarko, Oklahoma; Carnegie, Oklahoma; Clinton, Oklahoma; El Reno, Oklahoma; Lawton, Oklahoma; Pawnee, Oklahoma; Watonga, Oklahoma; Wewoka, Oklahoma; Salem, Oregon; Warm Springs, Oregon; Rock Hill, South Carolina; Bullhead, South Dakota; Eagle Butte, South Dakota; Fort Thompson, South Dakota; Lower Brule, South Dakota; Manderson, South Dakota; McLaughlin, South Dakota; Mobridge, South Dakota; Rosebud, South Dakota; Sisseton, South Dakota; Wagner, South Dakota; Wakpala, South Dakota; Fort Duchesne, Utah; Aylett, Virginia; Charles City, Virginia; Indian Neck, Virginia; Providence Forge, Virginia; Richmond, Virginia; Suffolk, Virginia; Auburn, Washington; Forks, Washington; Nespelem, Washington; Spokane, Washington; Toppenish, Washington; Wapato, Washington; Wellpinit, Washington; White Swan, Washington · $110,727 – $164,017
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Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) Heart Failure II, Hillcrest (East Region)
Cleveland Clinic
Full-time · Hillcrest Hospital
Cleveland Clinic seeks an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to manage heart failure patients across ICU, floor, and outpatient settings at Hillcrest Hospital. This full-time day shift role suits providers with cardiology experience who want to join an established cardiac team with minimal call and no overnight coverage.
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Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Stem Cell Transplant
Vanderbilt University & Medical Center
Full-time · Nashville, TN
This role involves providing specialized clinical care to hospitalized stem cell transplant patients as part of an academic cancer center's multidisciplinary team. It suits a clinician with advanced practice credentials seeking to work in a high-volume transplant program with structured shift hours and no on-call obligations.
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What employers state they pay
Median
$281,000
Middle half
$262,000 – $316,000
From 52 of 56 open roles — the 93% that publish a range, annualized to USD. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it.
Who employers are hiring
- Mid5%
- Senior32%
- Lead / Staff / Principal24%
- Management39%
From 38 roles whose posting states a level.
Skills Physician postings ask for
Measured from the 56 open roles, not from a curated list.
- Utilization Review4 roles7.1%
- Data Analysis3 roles5.4%
- Regulatory Affairs3 roles5.4%
- Regulatory Compliance3 roles5.4%
Where Physician roles are
Among the 38 of 56 open roles we could place on a map.
Employers hiring Physicians
12 in total, most open roles first.
- VAVeterans Health Administration34 roles
- Cigna5 roles
- Bristol Myers Squibb3 roles
- CHCohere Health3 roles
- RRo3 roles
- Gilead Sciences2 roles
- AA
- Cambia Health Solutions1 role