Internal Medicine Physician

ABOUT THE ROLE
Upperline Health is seeking a Primary Care Physician, Value Based Care Director to serve as the clinical leader for our Augusta, GA market, driving outcomes, quality, and total cost of care for a high-risk population.
This is a dynamic dual impact role combining direct patient care and clinical leadership and VBC program management focused on improving patient outcomes and scaling best practices across the market.
The position will be based in the Augusta, GA area to be able to connect with providers, advise on clinical improvements, and assist in market opportunities and growth approximately 30-50% in clinics.
ABOUT US
Upperline Health is the nation s largest multi - specialty value-based care organization, serving 500,000+ patients across 20+ states. We deliver coordinated, high-quality care across primary care, podiatry, vascular, endocrinology, wound care, and chronic condition management.
Our multidisciplinary teams work together to improve outcomes, reduce total cost of care, and make healthcare more connected, accessible, and effective for every patient.
What You ll Do

• Oversee the care management and medical management of Upperline Plus patients being seen by Upperline s Nurse Practitioners in the market

• Direct responsibility for your own small panel of highest-risk patients

• Accountable for value-based care outcomes (e.g., ADK, total cost of care), medical management, care management, utilization management, and quality improvement tools and processes in the market

• Clinical oversight and development of APPs on effectively managing high-risk patients, including chart reviews, performance feedback and education on VBC metrics and best practices

• Review population health data and identify gaps. In collaboration with the Sr. Medical Director and Regional Operations leader, implement solutions to improve delivery of care, decrease hospitalizations, and reduce medical costs

• Implement and manage new value-based care initiatives
• Conduct interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss management of the most complex patients (including high-cost and high-risk patients)

Require d 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 Geriatrics

• Active 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 populations

• Clinically practiced in a VBC model and/or championed programs to improve patient outcomes and reduce risk
• Must reside in market; be willing and able to provide direct care to a panel of patients and routinely visit clinics and providers within the market

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Clinical leadership and performance management in a VBC or Population Health company or experience working VBC programs (e.g. Transitional Care Management, Complex Care Management, ED Diversion, Advanced Care Planning, High Risk Patient Outreach)

• Owned or been part of creating or implementing initiatives, and/or improving processes, protocols, or workflows

COMPENSATION and BENEFITS

• Compensation is commensurate to compensation for similar positions in the region and based on prior training and experience

• Competitive benefits - comprehensive benefit options include medical, dental and vision, 401K, PTO and parental leave

• Medical malpractice, licensure and board dues paid annually

• CME expense allotment