Board certification required by 2026 for new hires or promotions
Responsibilities
Supervise and collaborate with assigned APPs and Physicians in the pod
Engage in high-risk huddles to ensure comprehensive patient care plans
Conduct monthly chart audits to maintain quality standards
Lead clinical education on diagnosis and chronic condition management
Foster a team-based culture among clinical team members
Review quality metrics and identify areas for improvement
Participate in patient care for complex cases as needed
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with diverse clinical team members
Opportunities for professional development and clinical education
Engagement in high-impact patient care initiatives
Support for achieving EMR efficiency
Involvement in quality improvement projects
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
The Medical Pod Leader will be the clinical leader responsible for the clinical performance of clinical pod team members - to include: Accurate diagnosis and documentation, quality, patient experience, affordability, patient safety, clinical team dynamics, and provider productivity. The pod leader will be tasked with developing and maintaining close working relationships with all clinical team members in the clinical pod. The pod leader will also function as the collaborating physician for associated pod advanced practice providers (APPs). This position will have a dyad partnership with the Market Manager and market office staff.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Act as on-site supervising Physician for assigned APPs, and Physicians assigned to the POD (collaborating physician). Total number of collaborative Practice agreements should not exceed state regulations.
Collaborative time will correlate to assigned APPs and Physicians
Participate in at least 1 ride along with all collaborative APPs per quarter
Provide a complex patient visit as needed for each APP under supervision
Collaborate with clinical team members associated with pod (Community Health Workers, Medical Social Workers, Nurse Navigators, Care Managers, Patient Care Coordinators, etc.)
Develop and participate in APP clinical development (Evidenced based care, professionalism, etc.)
Lead and participate in high-risk huddles and ensure all patients discussed have a plan of care documented and includes all care management team members
Build team-based culture and work collaboratively with clinical team members
Conducts 10 chart audits per month or per state regulations, whichever is higher
Act as resource for clinical team members for patient care questions/concerns and participate in difficult conversations with patients/family members as requested by team
Routinely conduct panel reviews with APPs
Sign DME, death certificates, and other orders as needed on behalf of APP (as regulated by state)
Frequently review Quality metrics, pod level performance and identify areas for improvement leading to superior Quality (HEDIS) performance
Frequently review clinician capacity and productivity performance. Partner with Site Medical Directors to develop countermeasures and support their implementation when provides are off track
Work collaboratively with Regional Medical Director (RMD) to identify opportunities for care improvement
Assists with service inquiry, resolution of patient complaints and requests for Pod as needed
Assist pod providers to achieve higher EMR efficiency
Participate in patient care to assigned panel and other patients as needed (High risk or complex patients, Physician face to face requirements, cognitive assessments, etc.)
Participate and lead clinical education regarding accurate diagnosis, documentation and management of chronic conditions
Assist with compliance and HR resolutions
Responsible for discipline actions and performance reviews for direct reports
Additional duties as assigned by the Regional Medical Director as related to clinical pod performance and outcomes.
Valid and unencumbered driver's license with good driving record
Active CPR Certification
Unrestricted DEA
Completion of an accredited Residency Program
Unrestricted Medical License
Board certification is required for all newly hired or promoted on or after January 1, 2026; must obtain and maintain certification in accordance with organizational and applicable regulatory standards.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Experience
3 years of experience as a Physician collaborating with Advance Practice Providers
Experience in Geriatrics or complex patients
Posted Min Pay Rate
USD $260,000.00/Yr. Posted Max Pay Rate
USD $285,000.00/Yr. Pay Transparency
Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related considerations.
