Internal Medicine - Physician at Upperline Health PC - Atlanta, GA - Upperline Health
JOB DESCRIPTION
ABOUT THE ROLE
Upperline Health is seeking a Primary Care Physician, Value Based Care Director to serve as the clinical leader for our Atlanta, 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 Atlanta, 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)
Required Experience