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

Overview

HarmonyCares Primary Care Medical Group has provided access to patients who need it most for more than 30 years. The organization supports over 250 providers caring for more than 85,000 high‑risk Medicare patients across 39+ medical groups in 12 states.

The role is a Value‑Based Care Physician Leader in Houston, partnering with other Physician Leaders and Regional Leaders to drive HEDIS and quality‑focused patient outcomes for a provider team that manages chronic conditions of high‑risk Medicare patients (Monday – Friday).

HarmonyCares is the nation’s largest provider of in‑home physician services for individuals with complex medical conditions. The company operates a high‑performing Medicare MSSP ACO, consistently ranking in the top two nationally and delivering over a 10 % medical expense savings rate, with hospital admission reductions of up to 13 % for patients.

Responsibilities

• Act as on‑site supervising physician for assigned APPs and physicians within the pod (collaborating physician), ensuring total collaborative practice agreements comply with state regulations.
• Participate in at least one ride‑along with each collaborative APP per quarter and provide complex patient visits as needed under supervision.
• Develop and maintain close working relationships with all clinical pod team members, including Community Health Workers, Medical Social Workers, Nurse Navigators, Care Managers, Patient Care Coordinators, and others.
• Lead and participate in high‑risk huddles, ensuring each discussed patient has a documented plan of care that includes all care‑management team members.
• Conduct 10 chart audits per month (or per state regulations, whichever is higher) and serve as a resource for clinical team questions and difficult conversations with patients/families.
• Routinely conduct panel reviews with APPs, sign DME, death certificates, and other orders as regulated by the state.
• Frequently review quality metrics and pod‑level performance, identifying improvement opportunities to enhance HEDIS outcomes.
• Monitor clinician capacity and productivity; partner with Site Medical Directors to develop and implement countermeasures when providers fall off track.
• Collaborate with the Regional Medical Director to identify care‑improvement opportunities and assist with service inquiries, patient complaints, and pod requests.
• Support pod providers in achieving higher EMR efficiency.
• Participate in patient care for assigned panel and additional high‑risk or complex patients, fulfilling physician face‑to‑face requirements, cognitive assessments, etc.
• Lead clinical education on accurate diagnosis, documentation, and chronic‑condition management.
• Assist with compliance and HR resolutions; manage discipline actions and performance reviews for direct reports.
• Perform additional duties assigned by the Regional Medical Director related to clinical pod performance and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree.
• Valid driver’s license with a 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 be maintained in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards).
• Preferred: 3 years of experience as a physician collaborating with Advanced Practice Providers.
• Preferred: Experience in geriatrics or caring for complex patients.

Benefits

• Significant bonus potential based on team performance and outcomes.
• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• CME and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off, holidays, and volunteer time.
• Paid orientation and training.
• No required holidays or weekends; no hospital rounds.
• A+ rated malpractice coverage with tail coverage.
• Mobile diagnostic service and state‑of‑the‑art technology.
• Additional benefit details available at https://careers.harmonycares.com/benefits.

Pay Transparency

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