Physician Leader Primary Care

HarmonyCares•Whitestone, NY

About The Position

The Medical Pod Leader is the clinical leader responsible for the clinical performance of members of an assigned clinical pod, including accurate diagnosis and documentation, quality, patient experience, affordability, patient safety, clinical team dynamics, and provider productivity. The leader develops and maintains close working relationships with clinical team members and serves as the collaborating physician for associated advanced practice providers (APPs). The role partners in a dyad with the Market Manager and market office staff. The position provides in-home primary care for patients with complex healthcare needs within HarmonyCares’ integrated, team-based, physician-driven model. The Physician Leader also provides patient care to an assigned panel and other patients as needed, including high-risk or complex patients, face-to-face physician requirements, and cognitive assessments. Compensation is listed at $260,000–$285,000 per year, with individual packages based on candidate-specific factors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree.
Valid, unencumbered driver’s license and good driving record.
Active CPR certification.
Unrestricted DEA registration.
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 and collaborating physician for assigned APPs and physicians, ensuring collaborative practice agreements do not exceed state regulations.
Participate in at least one ride-along with each collaborative APP per quarter.
Provide a complex patient visit 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, ensuring discussed patients have a documented plan of care that includes care management team members.
Build a team-based culture and collaborate with clinical team members.
Conduct 10 chart audits per month or the higher number required by state regulations.
Serve as a clinical resource for 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.
Frequently review quality metrics and pod-level performance, identify areas for improvement, and lead efforts toward superior HEDIS performance.
Frequently review clinician capacity and productivity; 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 the assigned panel and other patients as needed, including high-risk or complex patients, physician face-to-face requirements, and cognitive assessments.
Participate in and lead 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.