What You'll DoOversee the care management and medical management of the Upperline Plus patients being seen by Upperline's Nurse Practitioners in the in the market or regionServe as the VBC clinical leader in a dyad partnership with the Regional VP of OperationsResponsible for supervising medical management of patients in the region including clinical quality review of providers and serving as the collaborating physician for APPs in the region (as necessary based on state law)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 regionManage and drive value-based care initiatives with APPs and doctors ensuring positive impact on patient outcomesAnalyze population health data and identify gaps and develop solutions to improve delivery of care, decrease hospitalizations and reduce medical costsEnsure the region is meeting VBC operations metrics such as: addressing Quality gaps, accurate documentation, patient engagement and retentionDesign, implement and manage new value-based care programs and service lines in collaboration with population health and operations teamsConduct interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss management of the most complex patients (including high cost and high-risk patients)Establish and maintain relationships with VBC team, specialists, and PCPs in the region; educate on Upperline Plus program and advocate for collaborative partnerships benefiting patientsSupport onboarding and training of new providers and provide onsite and virtual clinical coaching and feedback with a focus on ensuring consistency and continuous improvement of managing patients more efficientlyEducate providers on value-based care metrics and best practices and foster a culture that prioritizes accountability around outcomes-based performanceBuild relationships in the region and identify best partners (e.g., other specialists, home health agencies, hospitals) for Upperline to send referrals when neededDevelop clinical compliance guidelines and protocolsExperience and QualificationsDoctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)Board certified in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Preventative Medicine, or GeriatricsActive license in Georgia and willing to pursue multi-state licensure if neededFellowship training in Geriatrics and/or other advanced degrees (e.g., M.B.A., M.P.H., M.H.A.) valued but not required~ 5 years of outpatient practice experiencePrevious experience in management consulting and / or working in a VBC or Population Health company is highly preferredExperience with managed care and familiarity with payer-provider collaborationOwned or been part of creating, improving, and/or implementing clinical processes, protocols, or evidence-based guidelinesExperience or exposure to rolling out and/ or managing VBC programs (e.g. Through a patient-centered approach, we enhance the healthcare experience by living our Upperline CARES values-fostering strong Connections, holding ourselves to the highest level of Accountability, demonstrating Resilience in navigating and tackling complex challenges, committing to Excellence in patient care, and focusing on a Service mentality that places patients at the heart of everything we do.