Primary Care Physician Lead

CenterWell•Louisville, KY

1d•$292,000 - $341,500

About The Position

Humana’s Primary Care Organization is seeking a full-time Primary Care Physician Lead to guide a team of clinicians within a designated market while maintaining an active patient panel. Working closely with the Associate Medical Director, Chief Medical Officer, and operational leaders, the Physician Lead supports clinical excellence, value-based care initiatives, and strong patient outcomes for adult and geriatric populations. The role combines clinical leadership with direct patient care. The Physician Lead mentors and oversees physicians and advanced practice providers, supports market clinical strategy and quality initiatives, and provides comprehensive primary care, including preventive care, chronic disease management, diagnostic testing, treatment planning, prescribing, and timely documentation. The position is based in an outpatient clinical setting and has a standard Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. The role includes quarterly limited on-call coverage by phone and backup call coverage as needed. The position offers a team-based care model, lower daily patient volume, a supportive and inclusive culture, PTO, minimal call responsibilities, and dedicated CME time. Compensation includes a stated annual base-pay range of $292,000–$341,500, eligibility for a bonus incentive plan, sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and comprehensive benefits. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) retirement savings plan; paid time off and holidays; paid parental and caregiver leave; short- and long-term disability; and life insurance.

Requirements

Current and unrestricted medical license in the state of practice.
Graduate of an accredited MD or DO program at an accredited university.
Board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Geriatric Medicine, with continued certification throughout employment.
At least 5 years of clinical practice experience.
At least 2 years of experience leading or supervising providers and advanced practice providers in a clinical setting.
Proficiency with an electronic medical record system, or ability to become proficient in the existing EMR.
Willingness to participate in quarterly limited on-call coverage by phone.

Nice To Haves

Specialty training in an outpatient clinical setting in Primary Care, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Geriatrics.
Experience working in value-based care settings.
Proficiency with Athena Health electronic health records.
Active and unrestricted DEA license.
Experience managing a Medicare Advantage patient panel and understanding of best practices in a coordinated care environment.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, mentorship, and clinical oversight to physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.
Support execution of the market’s clinical strategy, quality initiatives, and Model of Care.
Maintain supervisory and collaborative agreements in accordance with state regulations.
Coach and educate clinicians on best practices, quality measures, and evidence-based medicine.
Conduct chart reviews and identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and patient outcomes.
Assist with provider recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and professional development.
Address complex clinical, operational, and patient-related concerns.
Identify opportunities to improve care delivery, optimize specialist networks, and manage healthcare costs.
Participate in provider committees, quality improvement programs, and strategic initiatives.
Serve as a clinical resource and advocate for patients, providers, and the organization.
Provide comprehensive primary care services and manage an assigned patient panel.
Promote preventive care, wellness, and chronic disease management.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests and develop treatment plans.
Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation.
Prescribe medications and treatments consistent with evidence-based guidelines.
Participate in backup call coverage as needed.
Participate in quarterly limited on-call coverage by phone.