Family Medicine Physician

Vera Whole Health is seeking a dedicated provider to deliver whole-person primary care, focusing on building strong patient relationships and addressing needs beyond symptoms. This role involves managing 10 to 15 patients daily in 20 to 60-minute appointments, supported by a comprehensive care team including a health coach. The ideal candidate is committed to outcomes-based medicine and data-driven population health, aiming to restore primary care to its foundational principles.

Practice Info

• Meet with 10 to 15 patients each day for 20 to 60 minute appointments
• Supported by an entire care team, including a health coach
• Deliver whole person care, often outsourced to specialists in today's broken system
• Committed to outcomes-based medicine and data-driven population health
• The Vera model is uniquely designed to help people achieve optimum social, psychological, and physical well-being
• The Vera model is anchored by three core elements: high engagement, managed care, and organizational culture change

Responsibilities

• Uphold the mission, vision, and values of Vera Whole Health
• Provide evidence-based primary care to 10 to 15 patients per day, focusing on prevention, delivering practical treatment for chronic and acute care needs, and providing disease and case management services
• Partner with the patient and your care team, including an onsite Whole Health Coach, to develop effective biopsychosocial patient care plans
• Ensure comprehensive care in alignment with the Vera medical home model, including collection of comprehensive health history, performing appropriate physical examinations, conducting diagnostic testing, and prescribing medications
• Assess patient population needs and work with team members to drive participation in annual whole health evaluations, health coaching, and other health promotion activities
• Provide clinical leadership, including participation in team meetings, clear proactive communication, regular prioritization of key efforts, process improvement, and actively supporting change management
• Ensure that all customer contractual needs and expectations are met in partnership with your care team
• Participate in organizational activities and committees (e.g. weekly provider meetings, Clinical Advisory Committee meetings, Quality Improvement Committee, etc.) to optimize Vera's processes and programs

Compensation

• Competitive base pay
• Compensation: $243,074 to $364,611
• This position is bonus eligible based on individual and company performance

Benefits

• Premium medical, dental, vision coverage with health savings account (HSA) pre-tax savings option
• Access to Vera care center services and health coaching
• Medical education coverage (2 weeks plus $2,500 stipend)
• Matching 401(k) retirement program
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Shift & Schedule

• Rotate with other providers in the region to ensure coverage after-hours

Requirements

• MD or DO degree
• Completion of a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Residency, Family Medicine preferred
• Current Board Certification by ABMS (ABFM/ABIM) or AOA
• Minimum 3 years of primary care experience
• Documentation of proof of a negative TB test in the last 12 months before start-date
• Current, valid, and unrestricted medical license and valid DEA number
• Team-based care experience
• Experience working in EMR systems, Athena preferred
• Experience in coding and documentation, including Medicare Advantage and HCC
• Experience with Google Workspace