Primary Care Physician | Richmond, VA | $221K–$315K
Value-Based Primary Care | Senior-Focused | Richmond, Virginia
Heartline Staffing is hiring a Primary Care Physician in Richmond, Virginia.
POSITION OVERVIEW
- Join a physician-led, mission-driven primary care organization focused on full-risk Medicare Advantage care for seniors
- Outcomes-focused, value-based model where physicians build trusting relationships and help patients change behaviors to improve their health
- Act as a health coach, not just a consultant for sickness, helping patients set and work toward short- and long-term health goals
- Lead a dedicated care team while managing a panel of up to 450 patients
- Rapidly expanding organization seeking physicians looking for purpose and personal opportunity
WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT
- Base salary range of $221,141 – $315,915 annually
- Position may also be eligible for bonuses or commissions
- Patient panel of up to 450 patients
- Performance metrics designed to help physicians succeed and reach partnership status
- Lead your own care team with the support of center and market leadership
- Emphasis on physician leadership development and physician wellness
- Comprehensive benefits, career development, and advancement opportunities
SCHEDULE & PRACTICE MODEL
- Patient panel of up to 450 patients
- 18–21 appointment slots per day
- New patients count as 2 appointment slots; follow-up patients count as 1 appointment slot
- Care team includes a medical assistant, care facilitator, and care coordinator
- Performance measures include patient admissions per thousand, patient experience (CGCAHPS), clinical gap closures, and medical cost measures
- Availability for walk-in visits and timely responses to patient calls and messages
- National travel for initial 2-week training
- Local travel within the market as needed, if applicable
- Occasional regional and national travel for recruiting or training purposes
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Independently provide care for older adult patients with acute and chronic illnesses
- Take full accountability for patient care and outcomes, consulting specialists as needed while remaining responsible for the detailed care of the patient
- Engage with the hospitalist whenever a patient is hospitalized
- Provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion, care coordination, and documentation for patients with acute and complex chronic health needs
- Lead the care team for patients able to come to the office
- Coordinate with transitional care teams, case managers, and acute and transitional-care physicians for patients in hospital, SNF, LTC, or homebound settings
- Simplify and prioritize care so behavior change is actionable for patients and care teams
- Participate in risk and quality management programs, clinical meetings, and other required meetings
- Take an active role in center management and help cover for other providers when needed
- Support patient recruitment for the center and recruitment of additional providers
- Help champion a positive, accountable center culture alongside center leadership
- Perform other duties as assigned
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Base salary: $221,141 – $315,915 annually
- Final compensation depends on experience, education, geographic location, and other relevant factors
- Position may also be eligible for bonuses or commissions
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Career development and advancement opportunities
Requirements
- MD or DO in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or a similar specialty REQUIRED
- Current, active Virginia medical license or ability to obtain one REQUIRED
- Board eligible in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or a similar specialty REQUIRED
- Current DEA number for Schedule II–V controlled substances REQUIRED
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within the first 90 days of employment REQUIRED
- Fluency in written and verbal English REQUIRED
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook REQUIRED
- Ability and willingness to travel locally, nationally for initial 2-week training, and occasionally regionally and nationally REQUIRED
- Ability to function independently and in collaboration with other health care professionals REQUIRED
- Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or a similar specialty preferred
- Once board certified, maintain certification through MOC, CME, and/or board exams as required