Primary Care Physician – Compass PLUS Program

Primary Care Physician – Compass PLUS Program

Somerville, MassachusettsPosted 3mo agoattending physician
$250,000Listed on official posting
SalaryDr Signal$310,000 physician-reported median · 142 recent reports
Family MedicineFull-timeDay shift, 40 hours/week (full-time); hybrid (home/community visits with occasional office use); local travel required, regional trips 1–2 times/month · No evening or weekend call obligations

Overview

Location
Somerville, Massachusetts
Schedule
Day shift, 40 hours/week (full-time); hybrid (home/community visits with occasional office use); local travel required, regional trips 1–2 times/month · No evening OR weekend call obligations
Employer-listed pay
$250,000

Listed on official posting

Practice
Home- and community-based care with traditional office space available as needed · Mass General Brigham Community Physicians / MassHealth ACO (not-for-profit health system)

Role summary

The Compass PLUS PCP role at Mass General Brigham Community Physicians is a hybrid home- and community-based primary care position managing a small panel of ~100 highly complex MassHealth ACO patients in Greater Boston, with no evening or weekend call. Compensation is $250,000 annually for a full-time 40-hour/week schedule, with bonuses noted as applicable.

What the posting highlights

  • Multidisciplinary team including Nurse Practitioner, Nurse, Behavioral Health Clinician, and Community Health Worker
  • Care setting: Primarily outpatient/community-based; supports transitions between inpatient, emergency, and outpatient settings but core role is outpatient
  • Patient population: Highly complex, high-acuity MassHealth ACO patients with significant medical and social challenges and high hospital utilization; difficulty engaging in office-based primary care
  • APP collaboration or supervision is noted

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Posted pay$250k
Physician-reported total comp$275k–$350k · $310k median
$238kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$362k

One shared annual scale compares the source-listed range with what 142 physicians report earning (national cohort). Reported figures are total compensation; posted ranges are often base salary, so this comparison can read low.

Compensation

Employer-listed pay
$250,000
Pay context
Listed on official posting
Evidence
t MGorham@mgb.org. Additional Job Details (if applicable) The salary for this position is $ 250,000 annually, based on a full-time schedule. Compensation is pro rated for part-time roles . Actual co
Observed
3 mo ago

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Pay in context

Somerville, Massachusetts

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Employer-posted pay
$250k/yr
Midpoint $250,000 · listed on official posting
Physician-reported median
$310k
142 physician reports · national cohort · total comp
Posted pay$250k
Physician-reported total comp$275k–$350k · $310k median
$238kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$362k

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Next steps

Employer

Mass General Brigham

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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Home- and community-based care with traditional office space available as needed
Facility type
Mass General Brigham Community Physicians / MassHealth ACO (not-for-profit health system)
Patient population
Highly complex, high-acuity MassHealth ACO patients with significant medical and social challenges and high hospital utilization; difficulty engaging in office-based primary care
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
Massachusetts
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Home- and community-based care with traditional office space available as needed

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Questions to ask the employer

  • Is $250,000 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
  • The posted pay sits below what 142 Family Medicine physicians report (national median $310,000) — what closes that gap: productivity upside, bonus, equity, or schedule?
  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule
Day shift, 40 hours/week (full-time); hybrid (home/community visits with occasional office use); local travel required, regional trips 1–2 times/month
Call burden
No evening or weekend call obligations
Shift type
Day
Panel size
100
Inpatient / outpatient
Primarily outpatient/community-based; supports transitions between inpatient, emergency, and outpatient settings but core role is outpatient
Coverage model
Multidisciplinary team including Nurse Practitioner, Nurse, Behavioral Health Clinician, and Community Health Worker
Admin burden
Collaborative care planning, consulting with PCPs and multidisciplinary teams; no specific administrative burden quantified
FTE
1
Teaching
No
Research
No
Supervises APPs
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No
J-1 waiver
No
H-1B
No

Source & Verification

Source
Official employer source
Salary label
Listed on official posting
First seen
3 mo ago
Last verified
yesterday
Extraction confidence
82%

Full description

Site: Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, Inc.


Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.


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 is designed for clinicians who thrive in high-need, outpatient environments. This innovative program supports patients facing complex medical and social challenges, using a hands-on and highly collaborative care approach that prioritizes individual patient needs.

Care is delivered outside traditional offices, with teams—including a Nurse Practitioner, Nurse, Behavioral Health Clinician, and Community Health Worker—working directly in patients’ homes or community spaces. Most patients stay connected to their existing PCP, but for those with the greatest needs, the Compass PLUS physician takes over care, aiming to eventually transition them back to standard primary care.

For patients requiring the most intensive support, the Compass PLUS physician becomes their primary provider, focusing on meeting their holistic needs and reintegrating them into traditional outpatient care when feasible.

About the Role

This role is ideal for primary care physicians seeking to spend more time with fewer patients—managing a small panel of approximately 100 medically and socially complex individuals. You’ll serve as the PCP for those fully transitioned into the Compass PLUS program and consult with other providers caring for high-risk patients. The majority of your work will be conducted in homes and community settings, allowing you to address barriers directly and build strong relationships with patients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver comprehensive outpatient primary care to a small group of high-acuity patients, focusing on relationship-based, intensive care
  • Work closely with multidisciplinary care teams in community and home settings
  • Create and execute personalized care plans that address medical, behavioral, and social needs
  • Consult with PCPs and teams across the system, sharing expertise in managing complex patients
  • Support transitions between inpatient, emergency, and outpatient care, always with a patient-centered approach
  • Collaborate with patients and teams to improve health outcomes and decrease unnecessary hospital use
Practice Details
  • Panel size of about 100 patients enables more dedicated, intensive care
  • Care is primarily delivered in homes and community locations with traditional office space available as needed
  • Work is centered in the Greater Boston area
  • Local travel is necessary, with occasional regional trips (1–2 times per month)
  • No evening or weekend call obligations
  • Enjoy significant clinical autonomy within a supportive, collaborative environment
Qualifications
  • MD or DO in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
  • Board certified or board eligible
  • Preference for candidates with outpatient experience in high-need environments, such as health centers or home care
  • Interest in population health and health equity
  • Proven ability to work effectively in collaborative care settings
  • Comfort with independent practice across varied care environments
  • Eligible for Massachusetts medical license and DEA

For more information about this opportunity, or to apply, please send your CV to Michele Gorham, Senior Physician Recruiter, at MGorham@mgb.org.


Additional Job Details (if applicable)

The salary for this position is $250,000 annually, based on a full-time schedule. Compensation is prorated for part-time roles. Actual compensation will be determined during the selection process and is based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, education, and internal equity.

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience, if applicable, education, certifications, and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and bonuses as applicable, designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Physician Recruitment team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.