Vera Whole Health·Anchorage, Alaska
Provide evidence-based primary care to 10-15 patients daily, focusing on prevention and chronic disease management. Collaborate with a care team to develop biopsychosocial patient care plans and drive population health outcomes.
Job Description: Summary
As a provider at Vera Whole Health, you are focused on building strong relationships with your patients to address their needs beyond their symptoms. You meet with 10 to 15 patients each day for 20 to 60 minute appointments, supported by an entire care team, including health coach, to deliver whole person care – care that’s often outsourced to specialists in today’s broken system. Committed to outcomes-based medicine and data-driven population health, you’re eager to live your passion to serve others and restore primary care to what it was always meant to be.
How will you make an impact & Requirements
How will you make an impact & Requirements “Having the support to really focus on preventive care is one of the main reasons I love working at Vera. We’re the first place people go when they need care, so we have an amazing opportunity to make a big impact on their health.” — Jackie Riddick, MD, Lead Physician, Vera Whole Health
About Vera Vera Whole Health is leading the critical shift to value-based care across the United States.
Vera is the only care model with the capability to deliver whole system health to a diverse patient population from a single care center.
The Vera model is uniquely designed to help people achieve optimum social, psychological, and physical well-being – an outcome that’s neither probable nor affordable within the current sick-care system.
The Vera model is anchored by three core elements: high engagement, managed care, and organizational culture change, which combine to drive down utilization of costly services like ER, inpatient/outpatient visits, and transform the overall health of the organization.
Join the health revolution.
Uphold the mission, vision, and values of Vera Whole Health
Provide evidence-based primary care to 10 to 15 patients per day, focusing on prevention, delivering practical treatment for chronic and acute care needs, and providing disease and case management services.
Partner with the patient and your care team, including an onsite Whole Health Coach, to develop effective biopsychosocial patient care plans that meet the needs of each unique patient, respecting their diverse backgrounds.
Ensure comprehensive care in alignment with the Vera medical home model, including collection of comprehensive health history, performing appropriate physical examinations, conducting diagnostic testing, and prescribing medications – all with the convenience of onsite lab and pharmacy
Assess patient population needs and work with team members to drive participation in annual whole health evaluations, health coaching, and other health promotion activities
Provide clinical leadership, including participation in team meetings, clear proactive communication, regular prioritization of key efforts, process improvement, and actively supporting change management
Ensure that all customer contractual needs and expectations are met in partnership with your care team
Rotate with other providers in the region to ensure coverage after-hours
Participate in organizational activities and committees (e.g. weekly provider meetings, Clinical Advisory Committee meetings, Quality Improvement Committee, etc.) to optimize Vera’s processes and programs
Achieve target objectives by improving the health status of the eligible population and meeting established benchmarks for clinical outcomes, engagement, and satisfaction
**This position is bonus eligible based on individual and company performance.**
$243,074.00 to $364,611.00
$232,506.00
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$348,758.00
Requires an MD or DO degree with residency in Family or Internal Medicine and current ABMS or AOA board certification. Candidates must have at least 3 years of primary care experience and a valid medical license and DEA number.
Market context
Primary care physicians in Alaska are often sought in settings where access and continuity of care matter, and this role calls for an MD or DO, residency training in Family or Internal Medicine, board certification, and active licensure with DEA registration. Competitive candidates usually bring at least 3 years of primary care experience and can show comfort managing broad adult primary care needs. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full posting, and confirm your Alaska license status before applying.
