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Posted 20 July, 2026

Family & Preventive Medicine, Lead Physician, Primary Care Over $300K Potential Compensation

AbsoluteCare
Columbus, OH, US Full Time

Job Description

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Over $300K Potential Compensation

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AbsoluteCare is seeking a dynamic, mission driven Lead Physician, Primary Care in Columbus to put the principles of team-based collaborative care and population health into action for our medically complex & socially vulnerable members

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AbsoluteCare cares for some of the most medically complex and socially vulnerable individuals. Our model moves care out of the ER and into a comprehensive, person-centered environment that delivers dignity, access, and whole person support.

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You will work in a model built around:

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  • Smaller patient panels, 10-12 patients per day
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  • Longer visits & deeper relationships
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  • Interdisciplinary, team based care
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  • A focus on prevention, reduced utilization, and better outcomes
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Duties and Responsibilities

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  • Provide high quality primary care to a panel of members, including management of chronic conditions, acute exacerbations, and post hospital/ER/SNF follow up needs.
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  • Lead and collaborate within an interdisciplinary team (behavioral health, nursing, social work, pharmacy, nutrition, care management) to implement and adjust patient care plans.
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  • Coach and mentor physicians and Advanced Practice Providers on best practices in value based and evidence based care.
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  • Assess when patients can be safely treated within AbsoluteCare and when escalation to higher level care is required.
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  • Accept same day, next day and urgent appointments for members needing intensified physician or care management intervention to prevent admissions or readmissions.
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  • Monitor patient health trends and proactively act to reduce ER visits, hospitalizations, and readmissions.
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  • Practice evidence based medicine aligned with PCMH principles, ensuring quality, prevention, and continuity.
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  • Develop and manage transitional care plans, tracking paneled patients across the entire continuum of care.
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  • Achieve and maintain quality metric goals, leveraging data and EHR tools to support performance and efficiency.
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  • Dedicate approximately 7080% of time to direct clinical care.
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  • Perform additional duties consistent with chronic care and disease management services as needed.
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  • Provide on call coverage on a rotating basis.
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Minimum Qualifications

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  • Active, unrestricted medical license in the state of employment.
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  • Clinical and administrative experience leading interdisciplinary teams.
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  • Experience working for a clinic, community-based organization & inpatient unit.
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  • Experience with training and mentoring.
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  • Strong problem solving, project management and organization skills.
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  • Independent self-starter and critical thinker interested in population health, healthcare utilization management, and the ongoing development of our care model.
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