Physician Lead

CenterWell Primary Care

$292K — $341K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MD or DO from an accredited program
  • Board Certified in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Geriatrics
  • Active, unrestricted medical license in the state of practice
  • 8+ years of clinical experience
  • 2+ years of leadership or project leadership experience

Responsibilities

  • Provide primary care for senior patients with complex and chronic conditions
  • Spend 50-80% of time on direct patient care
  • Complete accurate documentation to support care and outcomes
  • Manage clinical inbox for labs, messages, and follow-ups
  • Coordinate care with specialists and interdisciplinary teams
  • Lead a team of Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants
  • Coach clinicians using performance data and patient outcomes

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO) and CME support
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Malpractice coverage
  • Supportive culture with manageable call expectations
Full Job Description
This is a full-time, on-site, patient-facing role. You report to the Market Chief Medical Officer (CMO), or Associate Medical Director (AMD), and are responsible for both direct patient care and clinical leadership for the Anderson, SC clinic.

About the Role

You will provide primary care for senior patients in a value-based care model while leading a team of clinicians to lead quality, outcomes, and patient experience.

You will balance patient care with leadership responsibilities, supporting clinicians, improving performance, and advancing a patient-centered model of care.

What You'll Do
Clinical Care
  • You will provide primary care for senior patients, including those with complex and chronic conditions
  • You will see patients and manage ongoing care, typically spending 50-80% of your time in direct patient care
  • You will complete accurate documentation to support care and outcomes
  • You will manage a clinical inbox, including labs, messages, and follow-ups
  • You will coordinate care with specialists and interdisciplinary care teams
  • You will apply Medicare risk adjustment principles through accurate condition documentation
Clinical Leadership
  • You will lead a team of Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants
  • You will coach clinicians using data, performance dashboards, and patient outcomes
  • You will participate in hiring, onboarding, and retention of clinical staff
  • You will provide performance feedback, complete evaluations, and support professional growth
  • You will foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Quality & Performance
  • You will improve performance in patient experience, quality, and clinical outcomes
  • You will monitor and improve important metrics such as:
    • Net Promoter Score (NPS)
    • HEDIS and Medicare Stars measures
    • Total cost of care and avoidable utilization
  • You will conduct chart reviews to identify care opportunities and guide improvement
Operational Partnership (Dyad Model)
  • You will partner with operational leaders to align on clinical and business goals
  • You will collaborate on provider schedules, patient access, and care delivery strategies
  • You will support performance management, team engagement, and clinic operations
  • You will contribute to consistent communication and aligned decision-making across teams
What You Can Expect
  • You will work in a value-based model focused on outcomes-not volume
  • You will balance direct patient care with meaningful leadership impact
  • You will lead within a team-based care environment focused on whole-person care
  • You will mentor clinicians and shape clinical performance
  • You will benefit from a supportive culture with PTO, CME, and manageable call expectations

Use your skills to make an impact

Required Qualifications
  • MD or DO from an accredited program
  • Board Certified in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Geriatrics
  • Active, unrestricted medical license (or ability to obtain) in the state of practice
  • 8+ years of clinical experience
  • 2+ years of leadership or project leadership experience
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience managing Medicare Advantage patient panels
  • Experience in value-based care or coordinated care environments
  • Experience supervising Advanced Practice Providers (NPs/PAs)
  • Active, unrestricted DEA license
  • Medicare and Medicaid provider enrollment
Compensation and Benefits

You will receive a compensation package that may include:
  • Sign-on bonus and relocation support (if applicable)
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO) and CME support
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Malpractice coverage


Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

$292,000 - $341,500 per year

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

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