About the job Vermont Rural Physician and Medical Leadership Opportunities
Vermont Rural Physician and Medical Leadership Opportunities
Explore Rural Healthcare Opportunities at RSSJobs.org
This application may connect you with the specific opportunity you were viewing, as well as other current or upcoming rural healthcare positions throughout Vermont that align with your experience and goals.
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Help Us Build a Better Way for Rural Healthcare
By joining the RSS Rural Talent Network, you are helping us build a more thoughtful and connected approach to rural recruitment, one that allows experienced professionals and rural healthcare organizations to find one another more quickly when the right need arises.
Every application helps strengthen a growing network of people who are willing to bring their experience, leadership, and heart to rural communities.
Physician Leadership and Clinical Opportunities Across Vermont
Rural Staffing Services® partners with rural hospitals, clinics, community health centers, long-term care organizations, and healthcare systems throughout Vermont to identify physicians who understand the importance of serving rural communities.
We are currently connecting with physicians interested in active and upcoming medical leadership, permanent, part-time, per diem, short-term, and clinical coverage opportunities across Vermont.
These opportunities may include 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.
This Is More Than a Physician Role
In rural healthcare, physicians often have an impact far beyond a single department or patient encounter.
They may care for generations of families, help shape clinical services, mentor other professionals, support organizational leadership, and become trusted members of the community.
Some opportunities may combine clinical practice with medical leadership. Others may provide flexible per diem or short-term coverage that helps a rural facility maintain essential services while recruiting for a permanent physician.
The strongest rural physicians are collaborative, adaptable, clinically grounded, and committed to building trust with patients, employees, leaders, and the communities they serve.
Opportunities May Include
This application may connect you with current or upcoming roles such as:
Chief Medical Officer
Vice President of Medical Affairs
Medical Director
Physician Executive
Chief of Staff
Family Medicine Physician
Internal Medicine Physician
Hospitalist
Emergency Medicine Physician
Family Medicine with Obstetrics Physician
OB/GYN Physician
General Surgeon
Pediatrician
Psychiatrist
Primary Care Physician
Rural Health Clinic Physician
Long-Term Care Medical Director
Hospice or Palliative Care Physician
Specialty physicians based on community need
Per diem physician coverage
Part-time physician opportunities
Short-term physician coverage
Permanent physician opportunities
Clinical roles with leadership responsibilities
Available opportunities, organizations, specialties, and locations will vary as new needs arise throughout Vermont.
What You May Lead or Support
Responsibilities will vary by organization and opportunity and may include:
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
Considering a permanent opportunity when the organization and community are the right fit
What You May Bring
Qualifications will vary by opportunity, but organizations may seek:
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
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
A patient-centered, team-focused, and community-minded approach
Specific credentialing, privileging, call, schedule, certification, and experience requirements will depend on the organization and position.
Types of Opportunities
Opportunities may include:
Permanent employment
Part-time employment
Per diem coverage
Short-term physician coverage
Temporary-to-permanent opportunities
Medical director appointments
Clinical roles with administrative or leadership responsibilities
Independent contract arrangements where legally appropriate
Direct temporary employment with the healthcare organization
The schedule, compensation, call expectations, credentialing requirements, travel support, housing, and employment structure will be explained before you decide whether to move forward with a specific opportunity.
Why Rural Vermont?
Vermont's rural communities are shaped by the Green Mountains, forests, farmland, rivers, historic villages, and close-knit towns.
These communities need physicians who understand that reliable healthcare access close to home can affect the health, stability, and future of an entire region.
Practicing in rural Vermont offers the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships, see the direct impact of your work, and help shape care in ways that may not be possible within a larger healthcare system.
Even short-term or per diem coverage can make a meaningful difference by protecting essential services, supporting local teams, and giving an organization time to find the right permanent solution.
Join the RSS Rural Talent Network
By applying through this page, you are joining the confidential RSS Rural Talent Network.
You may be considered for current or upcoming physician and medical leadership opportunities throughout Vermont that align with your specialty, experience, preferred location, availability, and goals.
Please submit your resume and let us know:
Which Vermont communities or regions you would consider
Whether you are open to relocation or short-term travel
Whether you are interested in permanent, part-time, per diem, short-term, leadership, or multiple types of opportunities
Which position or community you were viewing on RSSJobs.org
Our team personally reviews each application. When we identify an opportunity that may be a strong match, we will contact you directly to share more about the organization, community, clinical needs, schedule, and next steps.
Even when the right opportunity is not available today, we would value the opportunity to learn more about you and stay connected as physician and medical leadership needs arise throughout Vermont.
Your information will be handled professionally and confidentially.
Discover More Rural Healthcare Opportunities
Visit www.RSSJobs.org to explore additional rural healthcare positions, leadership opportunities, and communities.
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