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MASC Medical

Primary Care Physician

Daytona Beach, FL · On-site

$250K/yr

Direct Primary Care model * Outpatient-only practice * Four-day work week (Monday-Thursday) * No insurance billing requirements * Low patient volume with extended appointment times * Opportunity for ...

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How much do direct primary care jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for direct primary care in the United States is $16.77, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $17.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is direct primary care?

Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a healthcare model where patients pay their primary care providers a flat monthly or annual fee directly, instead of using traditional health insurance for routine services. This arrangement typically covers most primary care services, including check-ups, preventive care, and basic lab work, without additional co-pays or hidden costs. DPC aims to improve patient access to care, foster stronger doctor-patient relationships, and reduce administrative burdens for physicians. Patients often benefit from longer appointments, more personalized care, and easier access to their doctors through phone or email. However, DPC does not usually replace the need for insurance to cover specialist care, hospitalizations, or emergency services.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a direct primary care physician?

To thrive as a Direct Primary Care (DPC) physician, you need a medical degree, board certification in family or internal medicine, and strong clinical diagnostic skills. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), telemedicine platforms, and practice management systems is typically required. Excellent communication, empathy, and an entrepreneurial mindset help build lasting patient relationships and manage a patient-focused business. These skills ensure high-quality, accessible care while supporting the unique, patient-centered model of the DPC practice.

What are some of the unique challenges faced by physicians working in direct primary care practices?

Physicians in Direct Primary Care often face the challenge of building and maintaining a patient panel, as practice growth relies heavily on word-of-mouth and community engagement rather than traditional insurance referrals. Additionally, DPC doctors must handle a broad range of administrative and business responsibilities, from marketing the practice to managing memberships and billing directly. However, they typically benefit from more time with patients and less insurance paperwork, allowing for deeper patient relationships and personalized care. Collaboration with external specialists and hospitals is still essential, requiring strong communication skills to coordinate patient care outside the DPC model.

What is the difference between Direct Primary Care vs Family Physician?

AspectDirect Primary CareFamily Physician
CredentialsMedical degree, state medical license, often no additional certification requiredMedical degree, state medical license, board certification in family medicine
Work EnvironmentPrivate clinics, concierge practices, direct patient relationshipsHospitals, clinics, private practices, broader patient population
Employer & Industry UsageIndependent practices, direct-to-patient modelHospitals, healthcare systems, private practices
Comparison Search IntentUnderstanding alternative primary care modelsTraditional primary care roles

Direct Primary Care providers focus on personalized, membership-based healthcare without insurance billing, often working in private clinics. Family Physicians are licensed medical doctors providing comprehensive care, typically within hospitals or clinics, and may work in traditional or concierge settings. While both roles involve primary care, DPC emphasizes direct patient relationships and subscription models, whereas Family Physicians follow broader medical protocols within the healthcare system.

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Infographic showing various Direct Primary Care job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,887 per year, or $16.8 per hour.

MD/DO - Functional Medicine and Direct Primary Care

Franklin, TN • On-site

Sanctuary Functional Medicine
Outpatient Health Care • 1 - 10 employees
Learn more about Sanctuary Functional Medicineexternal

Full-time

Dental, Vision, PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

MD/DO - Adult and Pediatric Functional Medicine and Direct Primary Care

About Sanctuary Functional Medicine
Our primary mission is to serve mankind by restoring a multitude of chronically ill so that they may live healthier, more abundant lives as well as help maintain health in those who recover or were never initially ill. We carry this out by providing Intensive Outpatient Care, Semi-Intensive Care, or Direct Primary Care to meet the individual's specific needs and preferences.
Behind the scenes, our mission is also to train a multitude of providers to provide this care through a fellowship type model with a long term goal of a Functional Medicine Institute. For those entering the functional medicine world, this supervision under Dr. Potter allows less experienced providers to gain both didactic exposure and hands-on training in Functional Medicine.
Our functional medicine training offers the best of natural and conventional medicine outside the broken insurance and Big Medicine system. As a care provider, you will begin and end each day energized by the fact that you are part of a solution to help people regain their health and maintain it.
Opportunity:
Opportunity: We are looking for a board-certified MD or DO who is passionate about functional medicine. Med-Peds or Family Medicine are preferable. Your objective after initial orientation and training will be to work alongside our current Intensive Care providers under Dr. Potter 2 1/2 days per week and 2 1/2 days per week in our Direct Primary Care clinic, building a small patient panel.
This is a unique opportunity for a practitioner pursuing a career in functional medicine to establish their career under Sanctuary's umbrella with the extensive support of Sanctuary's team, including Dr. Potter’s mentorship. Enjoy a career that is cutting-edge but also truly rewarding in an environment where patients really do appreciate what you do for them.
Background of our Intensive Program
In our intensive program, we see patients who have complex cases such as CIRS, mold toxicity, Lyme disease, autoimmune disorders, mast cell activation, hormone dysfunction, PANS/PANDAS, cardiovascular disease, leaky gut, SIBO, Type II Diabetes, and much more. You can be their ongoing provider, keeping them thriving for years to come.
If this position caught your eye, send us your resume and, even better, send along a cover letter with specific reasons as to why this position would be a great fit.
Position Summary:
  • See patients in-person and virtually using the technology platform provided by the practice.
  • Provide excellent, personalized patient care consistent with practice standards.
  • Order, read, and interpret complex labs to provide custom recommendations.
  • Diagnose conditions and direct patients’ personalized care plans.
  • Complete online charts in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Prescribe and manage thyroid, BHRT, and other medications.
  • Prescribe and manage nutritional plans for patients in concert with our functional dietician.
  • Educate and inspire patients and their family members on their health.
  • Participates in treatment team meetings to contribute interventions and assessment results to the multidisciplinary team.
  • Support other providers in clinical/treatment research and other client care needs.
  • Manage patient treatment plans: monitor progress, answer questions, follow up, address issues, etc.  
  • Provide whole-person emotional support as appropriate and refer for further mental health needs as appropriate.
  • Work under the mentorship of Dr. Potter.
  • Provide mentorship to non-physician staff.
  • Participate in patient care program development.
  • Follow organizational policies, procedures, and protocols.
  • Represent Sanctuary Functional Medicine in the local and broader community.
  • Willing and able to learn about leading-edge therapies.

Required Qualifications:
License/Certification:
  • MD or DO license.
  • Board certification (or eligible) in internal medicine, family medicine, or Med-Peds.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Desire to thrive in old-fashioned relational medicine with a high-growth, high-tech, close-knit work environment.
  • Passion for your personal health and wellness, and that of others.

We are seeking physicians to work full-time hours, but are open to a 3-day work week of 24-30 hours.
As a full-time Physician, you will generally have six to seven hours of patient care per day, four days per week, with one day reserved for lab review, additional patient communication, and the chance to work on other projects like health outcomes research and collaborating with Dr. Potter and the leadership team on how to successfully grow our institute model.
Benefits and Compensation:
  • Salary: Negotiable based on clinical and functional medicine experience.
  • Starting 2 weeks of paid time off plus CME time off. Increases with years on the team.
  • Annual professional development stipend - $2000 per year.
  • Equity: Future Negotiable.
  • Dental and Vision Insurance.
  • This is not an ABIM-approved Fellowship, but will include your certification in IFM or A4M program.

Sanctuary Functional Medicine is committed to providing an equitable, fair, and transparent compensation program for all employees.
Not required, but it would be great if you also have:
Additional License in KY, GA, MS, AL
*Tennessee doesn’t recognize an ND license