Physician Leader - Primary Care

HarmonyCares provides in-home primary care services for patients with complex healthcare needs across 14 states. The Physician Leader - Primary Care role is based in Richmond, Virginia, and serves as the clinical leader for a pod team that includes advanced practice providers and other clinical staff. The position operates under a team-based, physician-driven model focused on home visits with no hospital rounds or weekend or holiday shifts required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as on-site supervising and collaborating physician for assigned advanced practice providers and physicians within the pod while staying within state regulatory limits on collaborative agreements
• Conduct at least one ride-along observation with each collaborative advanced practice provider per quarter and provide complex patient visits as needed
• Collaborate with community health workers, medical social workers, nurse navigators, care managers, and patient care coordinators on patient care plans
• Lead high-risk patient huddles and ensure documented care plans include input from all relevant team members
• Perform at least 10 chart audits per month or the number required by state regulations, whichever is higher
• Review quality metrics and pod-level performance data to identify and implement improvements targeting HEDIS measures
• Monitor clinician capacity and productivity and partner with site medical directors on corrective actions when targets are missed
• Assist pod providers with EMR efficiency and sign DME orders, death certificates, and other documents as permitted by state regulation
• Conduct routine panel reviews with advanced practice providers and participate in difficult patient or family conversations when requested
• Deliver clinical education on accurate diagnosis, documentation, and chronic condition management
• Handle discipline actions and performance reviews for direct reports and support compliance and HR resolutions as needed
• Provide direct patient care for assigned panel members and additional high-risk or complex cases, including physician face-to-face requirements and cognitive assessments

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and completion of an accredited residency program
• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree
• Unrestricted medical license and unrestricted DEA registration
• Active CPR certification and valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Board certification required for all physicians hired or promoted on or after January 1, 2026
• At least three years of experience as a physician collaborating with advanced practice providers preferred
• Experience with geriatric or complex patient populations preferred

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus tied to team 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
• A+ rated malpractice coverage with tail coverage
• Mobile diagnostic services and state-of-the-art technology support