Primary Care Physician Leader

Overview

Compensation includes Base Salary and Quality Bonus totaling over $300k, plus a $50k Retention Bonus.

This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, with no weekend or evening shifts. As a Physician Leader, you will oversee a team of 4-5 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), dividing your time between administrative duties and hands-on patient care for a panel of approximately 140 patients.

HarmonyCares has offered home-based care for over 30 years. We are equipped with a full Value-Based Care model, operating 37 Medical Groups across 14 States, and we continue to grow. Our diverse services include Primary Care, Palliative Care, Hospice, Home Health, Diagnostics, Wound Care, Urgent Care, and Health Risk Assessments. Our focus is on managing chronic conditions in the frail Medicare population in their homes, serving as their primary care provider while supporting local PCPs. We prioritize patient interactions to ensure quality outcomes, a principle validated by our substantial growth and top performance as an ACO REACH.

HarmonyCares stands out as a national leader in delivering home-based primary care services tailored to individuals with complex healthcare needs. Our headquarters is located in Troy, Michigan, and we employ over 200 primary care providers dedicated to offering patient-centered care through an integrated, team-based, physician-led model.

Our Mission - To deliver personalized, quality healthcare directly to patients who face challenges in accessing traditional care.

Our Shared Vision - Every patient deserves the chance to receive quality healthcare.

Our Values - The way we care is our legacy, where every interaction counts. We believe in going the extra mile and empowering each other.

Reasons to Join Us:

• Attractive bonus potential based on team performance and outcomes
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan with matching contributions
• Support for Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Volunteer Time
• Paid Orientation and Training
• Office hours with no weekend or holiday shifts
• No hospital rounds required
• A+ Rated Malpractice Coverage that includes Tail Coverage
• Access to mobile diagnostic services and advanced technology

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Key Responsibilities:

The Physician Leader will be responsible for the clinical performance of the clinical pod team members. Key responsibilities include ensuring accurate diagnosis and documentation, enhancing quality and patient experience, maintaining affordability, ensuring patient safety, cultivating clinical team dynamics, and boosting provider productivity. This role involves fostering collaborative relationships among all clinical team members while acting as the collaborating physician for associated Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). You will partner closely with the Market Manager and market office staff.

Primary Duties:

• Supervise APPs and other physicians within the pod, ensuring compliance with collaborative practice agreements as per state regulations.
• Participate in at least one ride-along with each collaborative APP quarterly.
• Conduct complex patient visits when necessary under APP supervision.
• Collaborate with clinical team members, including Community Health Workers, Medical Social Workers, Nurse Navigators, and Care Managers.
• Engage in the clinical development of APPs, emphasizing evidence-based care and professionalism.
• Lead high-risk huddles and ensure comprehensive documentation of care plans.
• Promote a team-based culture and cooperation among clinical team members.
• Conduct monthly chart audits (minimum of 10 or as required by state regulations).
• Serve as a resource for clinical team inquiries and assist in managing challenging patient conversations.
• Review clinician capacity and productivity, working with Site Medical Directors to address any performance issues.
• Collaborate with the Regional Medical Director (RMD) to identify care improvement opportunities.
• Assist with patient complaint resolutions as needed.
• Support provider EMR efficiency and engage in patient care management for high-risk or complex patients.
• Lead educational sessions on chronic condition management, documentation accuracy, and related topics.
• Participate in compliance and HR matters, including performance reviews of direct reports.
• Perform any additional duties assigned by the Regional Medical Director pertaining to clinical performance and outcomes.

Collaborative Relationships:

• Clinical Team Members
• Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)
• Scheduling Analyst
• Patient Care Coordinator
• Clinical Partners (Phlebotomists, Transportation Specialists)
• Market Manager
• Market Office Staff
• Regional Medical Director (RMD)
• Patients
• Patients' Families
• Caregivers

Qualifications:

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy degree
• Current, valid driver's license and good driving record
• Active CPR Certification
• Valid Medical License

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• One year of experience with HarmonyCares Medical Group
• Board Certification

Pay Transparency:

Individual compensation packages will be determined based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skills, experience, qualifications, and other job-related considerations.