Internal Medicine Physician

About Sage Health

At Sage Health, we believe every Senior deserves concierge-level primary care and wellness—without the concierge fees because they have earned it. Our mission is to deliver wiser better care by delivering enriching, accessible, and community-rooted healthcare to seniors across America.


We operate exclusively in the Medicare Advantage space under a fully capitated, value-based model. Unlike traditional fee-for-service medicine, our only priority is keeping patients healthy, independent, and thriving in their homes and communities.


At the heart of our model is the EAT framework:
- Engagement : We meet patients where they are and build relationships that inspire healthier lives.
- Access : We remove barriers to care—whether clinical, social, or structural—through in-person and virtual touchpoints and high-functioning care teams.
- Trust : We earn trust by being consistent, transparent, and exceeding expectations at every step.


Sage Health is a destination for the nation’s top clinical and value-based care talent, committed to building the next generation of senior-focused healthcare.

Company Perks

• Join a growing company with a community focused mission to make a difference in the lives of seniors!
• Our employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) ranks above industry standards reflecting our strong commitment to delivering exceptional service and satisfaction.
• We promote a company culture that values, recognizes, and rewards its employees for their contributions through Nectar, our employee engagement platform.
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits with generous employer provided contributions to offset per paycheck premium costs.
• 3 different medical plan options to provide flexibility to meet personal needs including: 2 PPO options and a CDHP plan that includes a $500/year HSA employer match
• Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Savings Accounts (FSAs)
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support and work-life benefits for you and your immediate family.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability benefits. Optional voluntary life insurance is also available.
• A 401k retirement plan offered through Transamerica for long-term financial savings & planning.
• Flexible time off including: generous PTO, 7 paid company holidays and 2 floating holidays.
• CME allowance and protected time for professional development.
• Paid Time Off and holidays
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement within the company.

All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, citizenship or immigration status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing this application, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring an accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact Sage Health.

About the role

• We are seeking a clinically accomplished, mission-driven physician leader to serve as Market Medical Director for Baltimore. This is a role for a leader ready to roll up their sleeves and drive real change. You will serve as both the clinical face of Sage in the community and an operational force guiding practice development and evolution across our Baltimore centers.
  
  
  We see this as a calling for a hands-on leader who wants to build trust, elevate clinical care, and create an exceptional experience—one patient, one provider, and one neighborhood at a time.

What Sets This Role Apart

• Smaller Panels, Deeper Care: Our PCPs manage a small patient panel size, allowing for meaningful continuity and proactive care.
• Fully Capitated Model: We are fully aligned with the principles and mechanics of global capitation where when our patients do well, Sage does well.
• Mission-Driven, Data-Informed Leadership: You will lead through direct observation, data analysis, and on-the-ground coaching. ·
• EAT in Action: You'll embed Sage’s EAT values across people, process, and partnerships—modeling how we engage patients, improve access, and build trust.
• Integrated, Multidisciplinary Teams: Collaborate with market operations, social workers, behavioral health, and care management to deliver whole-person care.

What you'll do

• Lead and coach PCPs and care teams across Baltimore centers in delivering clinically excellent, compassionate, and cost-effective care
• Drive provider engagement by fostering a culture of accountability, learning, and professional development
• Champion access by ensuring efficient clinic workflows, timely follow-up, and equitable scheduling
• Be the steward of trust—engaging with patients, families, specialists, and community partners as a respected clinical voice
• Maintain a small patient panel to remain grounded in frontline care and model best practices
• Monitor and optimize performance around compliant clinical diagnosis and documentation, quality metrics, utilization, and experience
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention of exceptional clinical talent
• Represent Sage in community forums, payer meetings, and regional partnerships
• Ensure compliance with clinical protocols and contribute to the development of local policy improvements

Qualifications:

Required

• MD or DO with active or eligible licensure in Maryland
• Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatric Medicine
• At least 8 years of clinical experience, including work with medically complex seniors
• Minimum 5 years of clinical leadership, ideally in a value-based or risk-bearing environment
• Experience working in medically underserved and culturally diverse communities
• Familiarity with CMS quality programs, risk adjustment, and Medicare Advantage models
• Strong communication, collaboration, and team-building capabilities

Preferred

• Experience in fully capitated Medicare Advantage or global risk models
• Knowledge of HEDIS, STARS, CAHPS, HOS, and RAF scoring
• Demonstrated success improving provider documentation and performance
• Experience integrating behavioral health and social determinants into primary care