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Center Well
Savannah, Georgia

Physician Lead

Primary CareIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$292k-$342k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Become a part of our caring community Humana’s Primary Care Organization is one of the largest and fastest growing value-based care, senior-focused primary care providers in the country, operating over 340 centers across fifteen states under two brands: CenterWell & Conviva.

Operating as a payor-agnostic, wholly owned subsidiary of Humana, our centers put the unique needs of seniors at the center of everything we do. Our Clinics offer a team-based care model where our physicians lead a multi-disciplinary care team supporting patient’s physical, emotional, and social wellness.

At CenterWell Senior Primary Care we want to help those in the communities we serve, including our associates, lead their best lives. We support our associates in becoming happier, healthier, and more productive in their professional and personal lives.

We promote lifelong well-being by giving our associate fresh perspective, new insights, and exciting opportunities to grow their careers. Our culture is focused on teamwork and providing a positive and welcoming environment for all.

The Physician Lead serves as a health-care professional and capable of handling a variety of health-related problems. The Physician Lead works on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial. *

$75,000 Sign-on Bonus

  • The Physician Lead (PL) serves as a leader to a team of clinicians in a designated market responsible for handling a variety of health-related problems and educating patients and their families on wellness, prevention, and early detection. The PL is responsible for executing the clinical strategy through the management of their own patient panel as well as those of the clinicians whom they lead. The PL reports directly to the Market CMO and is directly responsible for Administrative oversight and outcomes determined by the Clinical / Operational Leadership of the Market Spend a portion of time clinically-focused on direct patient care, with the remaining time dedicated to administrative duties related to oversight of clinical provision of care including, but not limited to: Working collaboratively with Market CMO and Operational Leadership to: Advance the Model of Care Create profit improvement initiatives Design operational implementations Contribute to the strategic intent Overseeing other clinicians which includes Physicians, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNP), and Physicians Assistants (PA) in: Maintaining Collaborative / Supervisory Agreements per state protocols Assisting with panel management Providing direct education to clinicians around clinical protocols / disease prevalence / appropriate levels of clinical quality care Providing guidance to individual clinicians about patient terminations, in collaboration with Compliance Supporting clinicians with schedule templates, coverage, daily issues Managing behavioral concerns of supervised staff Assisting with PTO Management Assisting with CME time and reimbursement requests Assisting with completion of performance reviews Assisting in resolution of inquiries, requests, and complaints from clinical staff Assisting in organizing team building activities Assisting in resolution of inquiries, requests, and complaints from patients Ongoing chart review / audit of clinical staff to ensure quality care and identifying opportunities for education/coaching Identifying trends and areas of opportunity in pharmacy utilization (pharmacy management) to impact Part D per Member per Month (PMPM) costs while maintaining high quality care Optimizing network; preferred network specialists – contributing to the identification of preferred network specialists to optimized delivery of care for ongoing maintenance / cost saving opportunities Making decisions related to the identification and mitigation of complex technical and operational problems within clinics/centers Managing financial / operational performance of their assigned clinics to ensure success Participating in provider committees (i. e. Technology Governance, EMR Optimization, etc.) and attending meetings regularly Participating in Shared Service Strategy Meetings Participating in quality improvement programs, population health programs, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by clinical requirements Assisting in recruiting and interviewing of potential clinical staff Participating in patient retention and marketing activities as required Serving as a community representative in the media and press activities Other duties as directed by the Market CMO Maintaining confidentiality of all patient information according to both state and federal guidelines and regulations Maintaining medical history and medical records Ordering studies, tests and ancillary services Participating as a back-up on-call physician Prescribing medical treatment and clinical drugs to patients Referring patients to specialists as needed Use your skills to make an impact Required

Qualifications

MD/DO 8 or more years of clinical experience 2 or more years of project leadership experience Licensure requirements of the state of jurisdiction Graduate of accredited MD or DO program of accredited university Board Certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine or Geriatric Medicine This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana/Senior Bridge's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program.

If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB. Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer patient experiences Preferred

Qualifications

Active and unrestricted DEA license Medicare Provider Number Medicaid Provider Number Minimum of three to five years directly applicable experience preferred Experience managing Medicare Advantage panel of patients with understanding of Best Practice in coordinated care environment in a value based relationship environment.

Knowledge of Medicare guidelines and coverage. Knowledge of HEDIS quality indicators Good understanding of best practice coding and documentation in value based environment Leveraging Technology: You are technological savvy and know how to appropriately share and use your knowledge to improve business results.

Problem Solving: You are a problem solver with the ability to encourage others in collaborative problem solving. Acting as both a broker and consultant regarding resources, you engage others in problem solving without taking over.

Accountable: You meet clearly stated expectations and take responsibility for achieving results. Clinical Knowledge: You understand clinical program design, implementation, management/monitoring to support choice in consumer medical care.

Understands the medical utilization implications of such programs Communication: You actively listen to others to understand their perspective and ensure continuous understanding regardless of communication channel or audience.

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Pay Range The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting.

The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc. $292,000 - $341,500 per year This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan.

This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance. Description of

Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work.

Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

About Us About CenterWell Senior Primary Care

CenterWell Senior Primary Care provides proactive, preventive care to seniors, including wellness visits, physical exams, chronic condition management, screenings, minor injury treatment and more.

Our unique care model focuses on personalized experiences, taking time to listen, learn and address the factors that impact patient well-being.

Our integrated care teams, which include physicians, nurses, behavioral health specialists and more, spend up to 50 percent more time with patients, providing compassionate, personalized care that brings better health outcomes.

We go beyond physical health by also addressing other factors that can impact a patient’s well-being.

About CenterWell, a Humana Company

CenterWell is a leading healthcare services business focused on creating integrated and differentiated experiences that put our patients at the center of everything we do. The result is high-quality healthcare that is accessible, comprehensive and, most of all, personalized.

As the largest provider of senior-focused primary care, a leading provider of home healthcare and a leading integrated home delivery, specialty, hospice and retail pharmacy, CenterWell is focused on whole health and addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients.

CenterWell is part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM). Learn more about what we offer at CenterWell.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Lead manages a team of clinicians and oversees clinical operations and outcomes within a designated market. They balance direct patient care with administrative duties, including clinical strategy execution, staff supervision, and quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD/DO degree with board certification in Family, Internal, or Geriatric Medicine and possess a valid state license. A minimum of 8 years of clinical experience and 2 years of project leadership experience are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
10+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License (preferred)

Key Skills

Clinical LeadershipHealthcare AdministrationPopulation Health ManagementMedical CodingPatient Education

Primary Care — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 52% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$317k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $329k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Center Well ranks #6 of 18 employers hiring Primary Care on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 732 active listings.

Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 37 employers

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$325k-350k
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$350k-375k
6
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$400k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks43 jobs · 37 employers

401k / retirement match
79% this job
Sign-on bonus
72% this job
CME allowance
60% this job
Relocation assistance
42%
Loan repayment
28%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Primary Care listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,311 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Savannah

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$300k≈ 1.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,757/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.2
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Savannah, GA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Center Well

Hospitals and Health Care
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$75,000 Sign-on Bonus
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental and Caregiver Leave
Short-term and Long-term Disability