Family Medicine Physician
Family Medicine Physician – Outpatient Primary Care (Excellent Work-Life Balance)
Cortland, NY | Monday-Friday, 4-day Work Week
About the Opportunity
Join a leading community health organization in Cortland, NY, dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality care to central New York. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, this organization is committed to compassionate, patient-centered care and serves as the primary healthcare provider for several communities. With a supportive team environment and a focus on work-life balance, this role offers a rewarding opportunity for a Family Medicine Physician.
Position Overview
As a Family Medicine Physician, you'll provide comprehensive outpatient care for patients of all ages. You will typically see 20–24 patients per day, split evenly between morning and afternoon. While primarily based in Cortland, one day a week will be spent at a nearby clinic offering a more relaxed pace. Join a collaborative team including internists, pediatricians, and nurse practitioners, supported by medical assistants and ancillary staff. This role involves supervisory duties for up to two advanced practice providers (APPs) and includes one week of phone-only call per month.
Position Highlights
Compensation & Benefits
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a compassionate and dedicated Family Medicine Physician who thrives in a team-based environment. You are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and enjoy working with a diverse patient population. Open to new graduates, this role offers excellent mentorship and support.
Next Steps
If you are interested in joining a respected community health team and thriving in a role offering work-life balance, we encourage you to apply. Our interview process is straightforward and designed to ensure a great fit for both you and the team. Apply today to take the next step in your career.
Compensation context
- Posted range on this job
- Not published
- Median family medicine physician midpoint, nationwide
- $250,000
- 81 openings with a range
- Median midpoint in New York
- $266,000
- 6 openings with a range
Figures are posted ranges on current searches, recomputed hourly, not survey estimates. See family medicine physician salary by state →
About family medicine physician jobs
Family medicine is the most-recruited physician specialty in the country and one of the few where the candidate has most of the leverage. Fewer residents choose it each year while primary care demand keeps growing, so organizations compete on schedule, panel size, loan repayment, and support rather than salary alone. The openings on our board come from outpatient groups, community health centers, rural programs, and health system networks, and every one of them is a search an employer has hired us to fill.
Read the full family medicine physician job guide →Frequently asked questions
- Is this Family Medicine Physician position in Cortland, New York still open?
- Yes. This page comes from a live search MedStaff Nationwide is running for a client, and it is taken down the day the position fills. The search was posted on July 7, 2026.
- What does this family medicine physician job pay?
- The employer has not published a range on this posting. Your recruiter can share it on the first call. For context, the median posted midpoint across 81 current family medicine physician openings nationwide is $250,000.
- Is there a fee to apply through MedStaff Nationwide?
- No. The hiring organization pays our fee, never you. You work with one recruiter for the whole search, and nothing is sent to the employer without your permission.
- How long does it take to get licensed in New York?
- To practice in New York you'll need an active New York medical license (or eligibility through pathways such as the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, where applicable). Your MedStaff recruiter walks you through New York's specific licensing requirements and typical timelines as part of the placement process.
- What happens after I apply?
- The recruiter running this search calls you, usually within one business day, to confirm fit, answer the questions the posting leaves out, and set up the first interview if you want to move forward.
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Contact a RecruiterPosted 7/7/2026