Family or Internal Medicine Physician in Las Vegas

About Vera

Benefits

• Competitive base pay
• Premium medical, dental, vision coverage with health savings account (HSA) pre-tax savings option
• Access to Vera care center services, VeraDirect telehealth, health coaching
• Medical education coverage (2 weeks plus $2,500 stipend)
• Matching 401(k) retirement program
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Essential Functions

• Uphold the mission, vision, and values of apree 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

Education & Experience

• MD or DO degree  
• Completion of a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Residency, Family Medicine preferred 
• Current Board Certification by ABMS (ABFM/ABIM) or AOA 
• Minimum 3 years of primary care experience 
• Current, valid, and unrestricted medical license and valid DEA number 
• Team-based care experience
• Experience working in EMR systems, NextGen preferred
• Experience in coding and documentation, including Medicare Advantage and HCC
• Experience with Google Workspace
• Bilingual Spanish/English a plus

Vera Whole Health is at the vanguard of a health revolution and a national leader in advanced primary care. Our 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. We’re also the first provider in the United States to earn a Certificate of Validation by the Validation Institute for sound population health cost outcomes.

Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion

Vera Whole Health is an equal opportunity employer. Vera is committed to recruiting and employing highly qualified individuals who represent the diverse and inclusive communities in which we live. If you need accommodation for any part of the recruitment process because of a disability, please send an email to recruiting@verawholehealth.com to let us know the nature of your request.

Las Vegas is the 28th-most populated city in the United States, the most populated city in the state of Nevada. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous for its mega casino-hotels and associated activities. It is a top three destination in the United States for business conventions and a global leader in the hospitality industry, claiming more AAA Five Diamond hotels than any other city in the world.