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Greater Boston, Massachusetts

Primary Care Physician – Compass PLUS Program

Primary CareIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

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Job Summary Compass PLUS is a home and community-based care management program for the patients with the highest complexity and hospital utilization in the Mass General Brigham MassHealth Accountable Care Organization (ACO). All participants receive clinical and support from a multi-disciplinary care team.

The Compass PLUS Primary Care Physician (PCP) is responsible for the care of a small panel of highly complex patients in the Compass PLUS program. Patients who see the Compass PLUS PCP typically have difficulty engaging in office-based primary care or are hospitalized too frequently to attend outpatient visits.

Qualifications Primary Care Physician – Compass PLUS Program Mass General Brigham Community Physicians Organization | Greater Boston, MA About Compass PLUS Compass PLUS supports the highest-risk patients in the Mass General Brigham (MGB) Medicaid Accountable Care Organization (ACO), addressing clinical complexity and social determinants of health through a high-touch, collaborative care model.

The program delivers intensive, wraparound support through geographically aligned care teams that include a Nurse Practitioner, Nurse, Behavioral Health Clinician, and Community Health Worker.

For a subset of patients with the greatest needs, primary care may transition fully to the Compass PLUS physician, with the goal of reintegrating patients into traditional primary care settings in the future when appropriate.

About the Role The Compass PLUS Physician will manage a panel of approximately 100 medically and socially complex patients, in the MGB Medicaid ACO serving as the PCP of record for those receiving primary care through Compass PLUS while also acting as a consultant for other patients in the program receiving wrap-around services.

Compass PLUS delivers care mainly in homes and communities, allowing them to address obstacles and reach patients directly. The PCP will also have clinic space available to see patients in an office setting when needed.

Key

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive primary care to a panel of high-acuity patients Collaborate closely with geographically aligned multidisciplinary care teams Develop and implement individualized care plans addressing medical, behavioral, and social needs Serve as a consultant to PCPs and care teams managing complex patients Support care transitions across inpatient, emergency, and outpatient settings Partner with patients and teams to improve outcomes and reduce avoidable utilization Practice Details Panel size: ~100 patients Primarily community-based care (home visits and community settings) Majority of work within the Greater Boston area Local travel required; occasional regional travel (~1–2 times per month) Office presence: Boston and Newton locations No evening/weekend call High degree of clinical autonomy within a collaborative model

Qualifications

MD or DO in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Board certified or board eligible Minimum 3 years of primary care experience managing a patient panel Experience caring for patients with complex chronic conditions, behavioral health needs, and/or substance use disorders preferred Eligible for Massachusetts medical licensure and DEA Interest in population health and health equity Demonstrated success in collaborative care environments Comfortable working independently across multiple care settings For more information about this opportunity, or to apply, please send CV to Michele Gorham, Senior Physician Recruiter, at MGorham@mgb.org. Additional Job Details (if applicable) Physical

Requirements

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Key Responsibilities

The Primary Care Physician will manage a panel of approximately 100 medically and socially complex patients within the MGB Medicaid ACO, providing comprehensive primary care mainly in homes and communities. Responsibilities also include collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, developing individualized care plans, and serving as a consultant for other care teams.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine and be board certified or board eligible, with a minimum of three years of primary care experience managing a patient panel. Experience with complex chronic conditions, behavioral health, or substance use disorders is preferred, along with eligibility for Massachusetts medical licensure.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License (preferred)Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Complex Patient CareHome-Based CareMultidisciplinary Team CollaborationCare PlanningConsultation

Primary Care — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 52% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Mass General Brigham ranks #9 of 15 employers hiring Primary Care on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

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

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Primary Care Physician – Compass PLUS Program at Mass General Brigham a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 21,897 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Benefits & Perks

High Clinical Autonomy
Collaborative Model
Multidisciplinary Care Team