Physician Leader (MD /DO) Primary Care

Physician Leader (MD/DO) Primary Care position at HarmonyCares in Bay City, Michigan. The role oversees a clinical pod of four advanced practice providers delivering in-home primary care for patients with complex chronic conditions under a value-based model. The schedule runs Monday through Friday with no weekends or hospital rounds. HarmonyCares operates home-based primary care practices across 14 states.

Responsibilities

• Act as on-site supervising physician for assigned advanced practice providers and physicians within the pod while ensuring the total number of collaborative practice agreements stays within state regulations
• Complete at least one ride-along 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 huddles and confirm documented plans of care that include all care management team members
• Conduct 10 chart audits per month or the number required by state regulations, whichever is higher
• Perform routine panel reviews with advanced practice providers and sign DME, death certificates, and other orders as needed
• Review quality metrics and pod-level performance to identify improvements in HEDIS outcomes
• Review clinician capacity and productivity, then partner with site medical directors to implement countermeasures when providers fall off track
• Assist pod providers with EMR efficiency and participate in patient care for high-risk or complex cases, including physician face-to-face requirements and cognitive assessments
• Lead clinical education on accurate diagnosis, documentation, and management of chronic conditions
• Handle discipline actions and performance reviews for direct reports and assist with compliance and HR resolutions
• Support service inquiry resolution and patient complaint handling for the pod as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy with completion of an accredited residency program
• Unrestricted medical license and unrestricted DEA registration
• Active CPR certification
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Board certification required for all newly hired or promoted physicians on or after January 1, 2026
• Three years of experience as a physician collaborating with advanced practice providers (preferred)
• Experience in geriatrics or with complex patients (preferred)

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 required
• No hospital rounds
• A+ rated malpractice coverage with tail coverage
• Mobile diagnostic service and state-of-the-art technology