Primary Care (Geriatric) Physician

Company Description

About Valley Medical Center & Clinics

Founded in 1947, Valley Medical Center & Clinics (VMCC) is the oldest and largest public hospital district in Washington state and the largest nonprofit healthcare provider in South King County. Valley serves more than 600,000 residents through a comprehensive network of more than 50 primary, urgent, and specialty care clinics across South King County, and a 341-bed acute care hospital located in Renton. As a Level III Trauma Center, Valley provides advanced emergency, medical, surgical, and specialty care, including cancer treatment, heart and vascular services, neurosciences, orthopedics, stroke and spine care, childbirth and neonatal services, and critical care. Guided by our mission of caring for our community like family, Valley is committed to improving the health and well-being of the vibrant communities we serve through accessible, compassionate, high-quality care. Learn more at valleymed.org.

Job Description

We are seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Primary Care Physician who thrives in a value-based, patient-centered care environment. The ideal candidate will work closely with a dedicated interdisciplinary team—including an Advanced Practice Provider (APP), nurse care manager, behavioral health therapist, and clinical pharmacist—to deliver high-touch, coordinated care to a defined patient panel.

This is not a typical fee-for-service role. Our providers focus on long-term outcomes rather than visit volume. In this role, you will collaborate with other physicians, nurses, therapists, and pharmacists to deliver comprehensive care to patients enrolled in value-based care programs, such as Medicare Shared Savings Programs (MSSP). Your contributions will be pivotal in reducing the total cost of care, improving quality metrics, and ensuring equitable access.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of accountability for a panel of patients, focusing on preventive, chronic, and acute care management.
• Collaborate daily with a multidisciplinary team, including an RN or LPN, APP, behavioral health specialist, and clinical pharmacist to optimize patient outcomes.
• Utilize population health tools and data analytics to proactively identify and close care gaps, reduce hospitalizations, and manage high-risk patients.
• Lead and participate in regular case conferences, team huddles, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Minimize unnecessary utilization through evidence-based, cost-conscious decision-making.
• Leverage technology (e.g., EHRs, telehealth, remote monitoring) to extend care beyond traditional visits.
• Participate in quality reporting programs and value-based performance measurement.
• Act as a mentor and clinical leader within the care team.

Qualifications

Required Experience

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatrics.
• Active and unrestricted medical license in WA.
• Passion for team-based care and experience in a collaborative clinical setting preferred.
• Experience in value-based care, risk-based contracts, or population health is a strong plus.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Comfortable working with EHR systems and data analytics tools.

Preferred Experience

• Prior work in risk-based or capitated environments.
• Familiarity with HEDIS measures, Medicare Advantage plans, and/or Accountable Care Organizations (ACO).
• Experience working with medically complex and socially vulnerable populations.

Additional Information

 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee wellness and assistance programs

Equal Employment Opportunity

Valley Medical Center & Clinics is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and nondiscrimination in all aspects of employment and participation in its programs. 

We do not provide sponsorship opportunities at this time.

• Valley Medical Center & Clinics participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.