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

About the Role

Value-based Physician Leader role with a growing primary care team in Kalamazoo. This position provides clinical oversight of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) delivering chronic condition management to high-risk geriatric patients on a Monday through Friday schedule (no weekends or evenings).

HarmonyCares is a leading national value-based provider of in-home primary care services for individuals with complex healthcare needs. Headquartered in Troy, Michigan, HarmonyCares operates home-based primary care practices in 14 states and employs over 200 primary care providers under an integrated, team-based, physician-driven model.

Mission: To bring personalized, quality-based healthcare to the homes of patients who have difficulty accessing care.

Vision: Every patient deserves access to quality healthcare.

Values: The way we care is our legacy. Every interaction counts. Go the extra mile. Empower and support each other.

Responsibilities

• Act as the clinical leader responsible for the performance of the clinical pod team, including accurate diagnosis and documentation, quality, patient experience, affordability, patient safety, clinical team dynamics, and provider productivity.
• Develop and maintain close working relationships with all clinical team members in the pod.
• Serve as the collaborating physician for associated pod Advanced Practice Providers (APPs).
• Partner with the Market Manager and market office staff in a dyad leadership model.
• Supervise assigned APPs and physicians, ensuring compliance with state regulations for collaborative practice agreements.
• Participate in at least one ride-along with all collaborative APPs per quarter.
• Provide complex patient visits as needed for each APP under supervision.
• Collaborate with clinical team members, including Community Health Workers, Medical Social Workers, Nurse Navigators, Care Managers, and Patient Care Coordinators.
• Lead and participate in APP clinical development, focusing on evidence-based care and professionalism.
• Conduct high-risk huddles and ensure documented care plans for all patients discussed.
• Build a team-based culture and foster collaboration among clinical team members.
• Conduct 10 chart audits per month or as required by state regulations, whichever is higher.
• Act as a resource for clinical team members regarding patient care questions and participate in difficult conversations with patients or family members.
• Conduct panel reviews with APPs and sign DME, death certificates, and other orders as needed (per state regulations).
• Review quality metrics and pod-level performance to identify areas for improvement, aiming for superior HEDIS performance.
• Monitor clinician capacity and productivity, partnering with Site Medical Directors to implement countermeasures when providers are off track.
• Work with the Regional Medical Director (RMD) to identify opportunities for care improvement.
• Assist with service inquiries, resolution of patient complaints, and requests for the pod.
• Support pod providers in achieving higher EMR efficiency.
• Participate in patient care for assigned panels and other high-risk or complex patients, including physician face-to-face requirements and cognitive assessments.
• Lead clinical education on accurate diagnosis, documentation, and management of chronic conditions.
• Assist with compliance and HR resolutions, including discipline actions and performance reviews for direct reports.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Regional Medical Director related to clinical pod performance and outcomes.

In this role, you may work with:

• Clinical Team Members
• APPs
• Scheduling Analyst
• Patient Care Coordinator
• Clinical Partner/Phlebotomist/Transportation Specialist
• Market Manager
• Market Office Staff
• Regional Medical Director (RMD)
• Patients
• Patients' Family
• Caregivers

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Active CPR Certification
• Unrestricted DEA registration
• Completion of an accredited Residency Program
• Unrestricted Medical License
• Board certification required for all newly hired or promoted physicians on or after January 1, 2026; must obtain and maintain certification in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as a Physician collaborating with Advanced Practice Providers
• Experience in Geriatrics or with complex patients

Benefits

• Significant bonus potential based on team performance and outcomes
• Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan (with match)
• CME and Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Volunteer Time
• Paid Orientation and Training
• No holidays or weekends
• No hospital rounds
• A+ Rated Malpractice Coverage with Tail Coverage
• Access to mobile diagnostic services and state-of-the-art technology

More details about benefits can be found at https://careers.harmonycares.com/benefits.

Pay

Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related considerations.

Schedule

Monday through Friday (no weekends or evenings).