Physician Leadership Opportunity - Value Based Primary Care

HarmonyCares • UNAVAILABLE, UNAVAILABLE

3d

About The Position

The Medical Pod Leader is the clinical leader responsible for the clinical performance of clinical pod team members, including accurate diagnosis and documentation, quality, patient experience, affordability, patient safety, clinical team dynamics, and provider productivity. The role develops and maintains close working relationships with clinical team members and serves as collaborating physician for associated advanced practice providers (APPs). The position partners with the Market Manager and market office staff in a dyad relationship.

Physician Leader opportunities are available across multiple U.S. markets. Current and anticipated locations include Atlanta/Fulton County, Georgia; Ann Arbor, Bay City, Flint, Grand Rapids, Portage, and Troy, Michigan; Bronx/Westchester, New York; Moraine and Youngstown, Ohio; Irving and Pasadena, Texas; and Richmond and Springfield, Virginia. Applicants may express interest even if they are not currently searching in a specific market.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy.
• Valid, unencumbered driver’s license and good driving record.
• Active CPR certification.
• Unrestricted DEA.
• Completion of an accredited residency program.
• Unrestricted medical license.
• Board certification is required for people newly hired or promoted on or after January 1, 2026, and must be obtained and maintained in accordance with organizational and applicable regulatory standards.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of experience as a physician collaborating with Advanced Practice Providers.
• Experience in geriatrics or with complex patients.

Responsibilities

• Act as the on-site supervising physician for assigned APPs and physicians in the pod, serving as collaborating physician within state regulatory limits.
• Provide collaborative time in proportion to assigned APPs and physicians.
• Participate in at least one ride-along per quarter with each collaborating APP.
• Provide complex patient visits as needed for each APP under supervision.
• Collaborate with clinical pod team members, including Community Health Workers, Medical Social Workers, Nurse Navigators, Care Managers, and Patient Care Coordinators.
• Develop and participate in APP clinical development, including evidence-based care and professionalism.
• Lead and participate in high-risk huddles and ensure discussed patients have a documented plan of care that includes the care management team.
• Build a team-based culture and work collaboratively with clinical team members.
• Conduct 10 chart audits per month or the number required by state regulations, whichever is higher.
• Serve as a resource for clinical team members on patient-care questions and concerns, and participate in difficult conversations with patients or family members when requested.
• Conduct routine panel reviews with APPs.
• Sign DME orders, death certificates, and other orders on behalf of APPs as needed and as permitted by state regulations.
• Review quality metrics and pod-level performance, identify improvement opportunities, and support superior quality (HEDIS) performance.
• Review clinician capacity and productivity, and partner with Site Medical Directors to develop and implement countermeasures when providers are off track.
• Work with the Regional Medical Director to identify opportunities for care improvement.
• Assist with service inquiries and resolution of patient complaints and requests for the pod.
• Help pod providers improve EMR efficiency.
• Participate in patient care for an assigned panel and other patients as needed, including high-risk or complex patients, physician face-to-face requirements, and cognitive assessments.
• Lead and participate in clinical education on accurate diagnosis, documentation, and chronic-condition management.
• Assist with compliance and HR resolutions.
• Conduct disciplinary actions and performance reviews for direct reports.
• Perform additional duties assigned by the Regional Medical Director related to clinical pod performance and outcomes.

Benefits

• Significant bonus potential based on team performance and outcomes.
• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with match.
• CME and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off, holidays, and volunteer time.
• Paid orientation and training.
• No holidays or weekends.
• No hospital rounds.
• A+ Rated malpractice coverage with tail coverage.
• Mobile diagnostic service and state-of-the-art technology.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior