Primary Care Physician, Pod Leader

WelbeHealth; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 280,741 - 330,602; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

PTO & holidays

Relocation support

CME reimbursement

Malpractice coverage

Career growth

401K match

Medical/dental/vision

Home visits

On-call rotation

Job summary

WelbeHealth is seeking a Primary Care Physician to deliver life-changing, community-based care to our most vulnerable seniors in a team-based setting. You will conduct in-person assessments, partner with the interdisciplinary team to craft personalized care plans, and coordinate timely discharge planning for various placements.

There is no hospital rounding; instead, you will see about eight patients per day, with regular hours and home visits included in the schedule.

Qualifications

• Residency completion is required and must be accredited by ACGME.
• MD/DO degree required.
• Active state physician license without restrictions.
• CDS certification and DEA registration required.
• CPR and First Aid certifications within 180 days of hire are preferred to obtain and maintain.
• Board certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive in-person assessments with the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans for participants.
• Coordinate discharge planning for acute, short-term, and long-term placements.
• Limit patient load to approximately eight patients per day while delivering comprehensive, person-centered care.

Skills

Active state medical license

CDS and DEA registrations

CPR and First Aid certification

Board certification preferred

MD/DO degree

Education

Residency program accredited by ACGME

MD/DO degree

Job description

About the Role

Make a difference where it matters most by providing life‑changing, community‑based care to our most vulnerable seniors. As part of a mission‑driven interdisciplinary team, Primary Care Physicians can build deeper, long‑term relationships with fewer patients than in a traditional healthcare model, allowing you to see the impact of your care every day.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive in‑person assessments, leading and partnering with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to develop a personalized care plan for each participant
• Coordinate discharge for acute, short‑term, and long‑term placement
• No hospital rounds – focus on comprehensive care, seeing an average of 8 patients a day

Requirements

• Successful completion of a residency program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
• Master’s or doctorate degree
• Board certification preferred
• Active state physician license without restrictions
• State CDS certification and DEA registration
• Must obtain CPR and First Aid certification within 180 days of hire and maintain certification thereafter; CPR and First Aid certification upon hire preferred

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with quarterly bonus
• Generous time off – weekends off, 17 days PTO, 6 sick days, and 12 paid holidays
• Relocation assistance available
• CME reimbursement and malpractice/tail coverage
• Growth opportunities to become a medical director
• 401K savings + match
• Medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Regular hours of 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday, including home visits
• Rotating on‑call schedule – a few nights or weekends per month, available by phone only

Compensation

Compensation consists of base salary plus bonus. WelbeHealth offers a competitive total rewards package that includes a 401(k) match, comprehensive healthcare coverage, and a broad range of additional benefits. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and relevant qualifications.

Compensation Offering: \$280,741.04–\$330,601.68 USD

COVID‑19 Vaccination Policy

At WelbeHealth, our mission is to unlock the full potential of our vulnerable seniors. We have a vaccination policy for all employees; proof of vaccination, or a vaccine declination form, will be required prior to employment. WelbeHealth maintains required infection control and PPE standards and has vaccination requirements relevant to all team members.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

People seeking employment at WelbeHealth are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), pregnancy or other status protected by applicable law.