Medical Director | Physician

Medical Director RoleFounded in 2017, Upperline Health is the nation's largest multispecialty physician group dedicated to transforming value-based care (VBC). We are redefining how care is delivered by integrating specialty care and primary care into a patient-centered and fully coordinated VBC model – enabling earlier intervention, improving outcomes, and enhancing quality of life for our patients.By breaking down traditional silos between specialists, primary care providers, payors, and patients, Upperline delivers a more connected and holistic care experience through Upperline Plus, our VBC program. Our providers coordinate patients' care and collaborate across a multidisciplinary team – including physicians, advanced practice providers, care navigators, pharmacists, dieticians, and social workers – to address both immediate and long-term patient needs.Upperline serves patients nationwide, in clinics and at home, delivering expert care in chronic condition management, podiatry, vascular, endocrinology, wound care, primary care, and more.As we continue to scale Upperline Plus in our regions, Upperline Health is seeking a Medical Director for the Atlanta market to advance clinical excellence, strengthen provider engagement and lead clinical value-based care across the market (northeast and east Atlanta metro).This role combines patient care, clinical leadership, and VBC program management and partners closely with the central interdisciplinary team, population health and operations teams.With a patient-centered approach the Medical Director will see a small panel of their own patients, provide clinical oversight and hands-on coaching to Upperline Plus' nurse practitioners, identify market opportunities, improve clinical processes, and lead VBC and population health initiatives – all with a focus on optimizing the care model to improve patients' outcomes and quality of life.Approximately 30-50% of time will be spent in the clinic setting. Primary home base clinic is ideally our Johns Creek location in Duluth.Required Experience and Skills:Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)Board certified in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Preventative Medicine, or GeriatricsActive license in Georgia and willing to pursue multi-state licensure if needed~ 5 years of outpatient practice experience, inclusive of caring for adult / senior high-risk, polychronic, clinically complex patient populationsClinically practiced in a value-based care model and/or championed programs to improve quality, patient outcomes and reduce riskClinical oversight or coaching of other providersMust reside in market; be willing and able to provide direct care to a small panel of patients and routinely visit clinics and providers within the marketPreferred Experience and Skills:Exposure or experience improving or implementing clinical processes, protocols, or evidence-based guidelinesExperience or expertise in VBC programs (e.g., Transitional Care Management, Complex Care Management, ED Diversion, Advanced Care Planning, High Risk Patient Outreach)Compensation and Benefits:Compensation is commensurate to compensation for similar positions in the region and based on prior training and experienceComprehensive benefit options include medical, dental and vision, 401K, PTO, and parental leaveMedical malpractice, licensure, and boards dues paid annuallyCME expense allotmentJob Type: Full-timeEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.