Value-based Physician Leader (MD /DO), Geriatric Primary Care

HarmonyCares•Monitor Township, MI

About The Position

HarmonyCares is seeking a geriatric physician leader to provide clinical oversight for a pod that includes advanced practice providers (APPs), supporting care delivery in a growing value-based care model. HarmonyCares is a national provider of in-home primary care for people with complex healthcare needs, operating home-based practices in 14 states and using an integrated, team-based, physician-driven model. The Medical Pod Leader is accountable for the pod’s clinical performance, including accurate diagnosis and documentation, quality, patient experience, affordability, patient safety, team dynamics, and provider productivity. The leader maintains working relationships with clinical pod members and serves as collaborating physician for associated APPs. The position partners with the Market Manager and market office staff and works with the Regional Medical Director on care improvement and pod outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO).
Valid driver’s license and good driving record must be maintained.
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, within applicable state limits on collaborative practice agreements.
Provide collaborative time in accordance with assigned APPs and physicians.
Participate in at least one ride-along with each collaborative APP per quarter.
Provide complex patient visits as needed for each APP under supervision.
Collaborate with pod clinical 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 relevant care-management team members.
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 as requested.
Conduct routine panel reviews with APPs.
Sign DME orders, death certificates, and other orders on behalf of APPs as permitted by state regulations.
Review quality metrics and pod-level performance, identify improvement opportunities, and lead efforts to achieve strong HEDIS performance.
Review clinician capacity and productivity, and partner with Site Medical Directors on 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.
Lead and participate in clinical education on accurate diagnosis, documentation, and chronic-condition management.
Assist with compliance and HR resolutions.
Manage disciplinary actions and performance reviews for direct reports.
Perform additional duties assigned by the Regional Medical Director related to clinical pod performance and outcomes.