Lead Physician: Pittsburgh | $300k+ Total Comp | Up to $50k Sign-On (Copy)

Lead Physician-Primary Care

Lead Physician in Primary Care based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for a healthcare organization specializing in value-based care for medically complex and socially vulnerable populations. The Lead Physician serves as both a direct care provider and a clinical leader. The role is designed to break the cycle of "emergency room-centric" care by providing comprehensive, team-based medical services. Approximately 7080% of the time is dedicated to direct patient care, while the remainder is focused on clinical leadership, mentoring, and operational strategy.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality primary care to a dedicated panel of members, managing chronic diseases, acute conditions, and preventative needs.
• Lead an interdisciplinary "pod" (team) of healthcare professionals; coach and mentor physicians, advanced practice providers (APPs), nurses, and behavioral health specialists.
• Participate in "population health huddles" to achieve quality and utilization benchmarks and manage acute exacerbations onsite to prevent unnecessary hospitalizations.
• Partner with the Medical Director to shape clinical operations and workflows; represent the organization in relationships with community partners, hospitals, and payers.
• Track member status across all care settings (ER, hospital, home-based) to ensure stabilized transitions of care.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted medical license in Ohio.
• At least 5 years of clinical experience, including experience leading interdisciplinary teams.
• Experience in primary care, inpatient medicine, or community-based settings serving complex populations.
• Strong interpersonal skills, critical thinking, and a mission-driven commitment to value-based care models.

Compensation & Benefits

• Sign-on Bonus: Up to $50,000.
• Total Potential Compensation: Over $300,000.
• Comprehensive package including 401(k), dental, health, vision, malpractice insurance, paid time off, and relocation assistance.