Virtual Primary Care Physician

Firefly Health•Boston, MA

12d•Remote

About The Position

Firefly Health is building a comprehensive care-and-coverage model that combines a relationship-driven care team, a virtual and in-person clinical network, and a proprietary technology platform. Its mission is to deliver clinical and financial health through accessible, relationship-based care and to improve members’ physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. The Virtual Primary Care Physician practices in an integrated, virtual-first model as part of a multidisciplinary Care Team, collaborating with Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Health Guides, Behavioral Health Specialists, and other clinical partners. The role combines direct primary care with clinical leadership, including Nurse Practitioner development and oversight, quality review, evidence-based program development, population health management, and support for Firefly’s value-based care model. Clinicians also work with home diagnostics, laboratory, imaging, specialty, and community-based partners to address acute, chronic, and preventive health needs. The position includes predictable on-call shifts to support urgent patient needs after practice hours, participation in team huddles and cross-functional activities, and maintaining multistate licensure and associated continuing medical education requirements. The stated annual salary range is $200,000 to $325,000. Firefly’s benefits package includes health insurance and a 401(k).

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited MD or DO residency program in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
At least five years of experience practicing in a primary care setting.
Current board certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
Active, unrestricted physician license in Massachusetts; licensure in 35 or more additional states is highly desired.
Reside in the United States.
Experience collaborating with Nurse Practitioners and interdisciplinary care teams.
Demonstrated experience providing clinical oversight, mentorship, or supervision of advanced practice providers.
Experience participating in clinical quality initiatives, peer review programs, chart audits, or quality improvement activities.
Experience delivering care within value-based care models, including commercial risk arrangements or other risk-bearing models.
Understanding of how accurate clinical documentation, quality measurement, and population health initiatives support improved patient outcomes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with patients, colleagues, and cross-functional partners.
Experience at the intersection of healthcare delivery, technology, and innovation.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in virtual-first or telehealth-enabled primary care models.
Current Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration and federal DEA registration.
Experience in a rapidly scaling healthcare or digital health organization.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive primary care to a diverse patient population in a fully virtual care environment.
Conduct virtual consultations to assess medical concerns, diagnose conditions, develop treatment plans, and coordinate ongoing care, including asynchronous care.
Supervise Nurse Practitioners through collaborative practice agreements, including structured chart and documentation review, coaching, clinical consultation, and professional development.
Support total cost of care initiatives by helping manage high-complexity patients, promoting evidence-based care, and guiding appropriate utilization across the care continuum.
Participate in clinical quality improvement, peer review, and chart audit activities to promote consistent, evidence-based care across assigned pods.
Ensure accurate, complete, clinically supported documentation that reflects patient complexity and supports quality measurement, care management, population health initiatives, and value-based care programs.
Use population health data, quality metrics, and care gap reporting to proactively improve outcomes across assigned patient panels and pods.
Contribute to the development, implementation, and refinement of evidence-based clinical programs, care pathways, and practice standards.
Take scheduled on-call shifts to support urgent patient needs after practice hours.
Participate in daily huddles and cross-functional care team activities to support coordinated, patient-centered care.
Maintain multistate licensure and associated CME requirements.
Work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment focused on innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.