Lead Provider, Family Medicine Physician

Company: Vera Whole Health
Location: Amarillo
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Lead Physician, Family MedicineAbout RoleAs a Lead Provider at Vera Whole Health, you will set the standard for clinical excellence to keep all care centers running smoothly. You will partner with the Regional Lead Provider and Regional Operations Director to ensure the delivery of an exceptional patient experience. Both a clinician and a leader, you demonstrate deep, authentic care for your patients and care teams. You are focused on building strong relationships with your patients to address their needs beyond their symptoms. You meet with 10 to 15 patients each day for 30 to 60 minute appointments, supported by an entire care team, including health coach, to deliver whole person care - care that's often outsourced to specialists in today's broken system. Committed to outcomes-based medicine and data-driven population health, you're eager to live your passion to serve others and restore primary care to what it was always meant to be."Having the support to really focus on preventive care is one of the main reasons I love working at Vera. We're the first place people go when they need care, so we have an amazing opportunity to make a big impact on their health."- Jackie Riddick, MD, Lead Physician, Vera Whole HealthAbout VeraVera Whole Health is a national leader in advanced primary care. Our time-rich model emphasizes empathetic listening and behavior change - rather than profit - as the key to whole person health. We go beyond the symptoms to help people achieve optimum social, psychological, and physical well-being. We're also the first provider in the United States to earn a Certificate of Validation from the Validation Institute for sound population health cost outcomes.When you come to work at Vera, you become part of a company who is committed from the top down to changing healthcare for the better. Our culture is built on empathy, trust, challenge, innovation, and growth. Vera is a place where you can have a voice, not be just a cog in the wheel. Join our health revolution and work with a team of knowledgeable, experienced, and dedicated medical professionals who are as passionate as you are about improving patient health.BenefitsTransforming healthcare isn't easy. It takes hard work and dedication. That's why we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few of the benefits you'll receive.* Competitive base pay* Premium medical, dental, vision coverage with health savings account (HSA) pre-tax savings option* Access to Vera care center services, VeraDirect telehealth, health coaching* Medical education coverage (2 weeks plus $2,500 stipend)* 401(k) retirement program* Generous PTO (4 weeks) and paid holidays* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Essential FunctionsYou will:* Uphold the mission, vision, and values of Vera Whole Health* Provide all care and duties required of a provider* Lead the onsite primary care team to improve patient health through driving participation in annual whole health evaluations, health coaching, and other health promotion activities* Support change management and comprehensive care management for both individual patients and client populations* Provide an optimal patient experience in your care center, improving workflow where possible, ensuring prompt resolution of patient complaints, and driving team member engagement* Partner with the Regional Lead Provider, Regional Director of Operations, and Practice Manager to ensure all customer needs and expectations are met, which includes open communication, regular review of contractual metrics, and development of clear action plans with prompt implementation to address evolving customer needs* Work with your care team to achieve organizational goals related to clinical quality, patient satisfaction, patient engagement, and quality outcomes metrics* Participate in organizational activities and committees (e.g. weekly provider meetings, Clinical Advisory Committee meetings, Quality Improvement Committee, etc.) to optimize Vera's processes and programs* Participate in miscellaneous outreach endeavors to drive patient engagement, such as biometric screening events, employee health fairs, lunch-and-learns, etc.* Rotate with other providers in the region to ensure coverage after-hoursEducation & ExperienceYou have:* MD, DO, NP or PA Board Certification with primary care, family medicine, or internal medicine background* Current, valid and unrestricted medical or ARNP license and valid DEA number* 3-5 years of primary care experience* 2+ years with case management emphasizing health prevention and population health management* 1-2 years leading team-based care* Experience working in EMR systems, NextGen preferred* Experience in coding and documentation, including Medicare Advantage and HCC* Experience with MS Office suite

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