Dynamic Leadership Opportunity: Join Healthcare United as a Lead Physician

Healthcare United is seeking a mission-driven Lead Physician to lead our innovative, team-based care model for medically complex and socially vulnerable members. This position combines direct patient care, clinical leadership, and collaboration to improve health outcomes while reducing unnecessary utilization. Join a compassionate team dedicated to transforming healthcare delivery through value-based care.

Position Highlights

As a Lead Physician, you will:

• Provide Exceptional Primary Care: Deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care to a panel of members.
  
• Coach & Mentor Providers: Guide clinicians on delivering primary, urgent, and community care while effectively leading interdisciplinary teams.
  
• Collaborate with Leadership: Work closely with the Medical Director to provide clinical leadership to physicians, nurses, behavioral health specialists, and medical assistants.
  
• Drive Market Goals: Play an integral role in achieving quality, utilization, and engagement goals by participating in leadership meetings and representing the organization to community and healthcare partners.
  
  

Clinical Care:

• Deliver primary care services to a panel of members in a collaborative, team-based environment.
  
• Manage acute exacerbations of chronic conditions onsite or determine when a higher level of care is necessary.
  
• Facilitate same-day/next-day urgent appointments for members recently discharged from hospitals or skilled nursing facilities.
  
• Develop and implement evidence-based care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and care teams.
  
• Ensure patients receive robust transitional care throughout their continuum of care, including hospital discharges, emergency room visits, and home care.
  

Leadership & Mentorship:

• Coach and mentor providers and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to deliver exceptional care and achieve quality metrics.
  
• Facilitate population health huddles and multidisciplinary meetings to guide teams toward achieving clinical and utilization goals.
  
• Develop clinical protocols to upskill clinical staff and ensure top-of-license practice.
  

Administrative & Collaborative Duties:

• Partner with the Medical Director to foster relationships with academic programs and community organizations.
  
• Track and achieve specified quality metrics to ensure optimal outcomes.
  
• Participate in leadership meetings and serve as an ambassador for the organization to community-based organizations, hospital systems, and payer partners.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Operates in a professional office environment with occasional exposure to clinical settings.
  
• May require wearing protective attire, such as gloves and masks.
  
• Frequent travel to other centers or corporate offices as needed.
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain stationary for long periods of time while operating computers and office equipment.
  
• Must communicate clearly and exchange accurate information with patients, providers, and staff.
  

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted medical license in the state of employment.
  
• 5+ years of clinical experience in primary care, community health, or hospital-based care.
  
• Experience leading interdisciplinary teams in clinical or administrative settings.
  
• Strong expertise in chronic care management, value-based care models, and population health.
  
• Proven success in mentorship, team leadership, and healthcare service delivery improvement.
  
• Exceptional problem-solving, project management, and interpersonal communication skills.
  

Benefits