Lead Physician: Cincinnati | $300k+ Total Comp | Up to $50k Sign-On

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Lead Physician-Primary Care

Location - Cincinnati, Ohio

Statue - Fulltime

Overview

Lead Physician in Primary Care based in Cincinnati, Ohio, 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 70–80% of the time is dedicated to direct patient care, while the remainder is focused on clinical leadership, mentoring, and operational strategy.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Licensure: Active, unrestricted medical license in Ohio.
• Experience: At least 5 years of clinical experience, including experience leading interdisciplinary teams.
• Background: Experience in primary care, inpatient medicine, or community-based settings serving complex populations.
• Attributes: 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.
• Benefits: Comprehensive package including 401(k), dental, health, vision, malpractice insurance, paid time off, and relocation assistance.