Part-time Telehealth Physician (MD/DO)
<strong>About Wider Circle<br><br></strong>Wider Circle is a mission-driven healthcare organization working to improve health outcomes for older adults and complex populations by addressing social and clinical barriers to care. Through trusted relationships and community-based support, we partner with health plans and local organizations to help members navigate healthcare, stay engaged in care, and live healthier lives.<br><br>We are launching a new clinical pilot that integrates physicians, care navigators, and community support teams to create a more coordinated and human approach to care.<br><br><strong>About The Role<br><br></strong>We are seeking a licensed physician to serve as a consulting clinician for an early-stage care program. In this role, you will conduct initial virtual visits with members to understand their medical needs, barriers to care, and overall health goals.<br><br>Your evaluation helps set the direction for the member's care journey. After the initial visit, ongoing support is provided by a care team including Community Health Workers and Licensed Clinical Social Workers, allowing you to focus on clinical guidance rather than longitudinal case management.<br><br>This role is ideal for physicians interested in innovative care delivery, telehealth, and population health models that extend beyond traditional office-based practice.<br><br><strong>What You'll Do<br><br></strong><ul><li>Conduct initial telehealth visits with enrolled members</li><li>Assess medical needs, care gaps, and barriers to accessing care</li><li>Establish a clear clinical plan and care priorities</li><li>Collaborate with care team members to ensure a smooth handoff and continuity of care</li><li>Provide clinical insight to help refine program workflows during the pilot phase</li><li>Support a patient-centered approach addressing social and medical needs together<br><br></li></ul><strong>Requirements<br><br></strong><strong>What You Bring<br><br></strong><ul><li>MD or DO with an active, unrestricted license. Multiple state licenses strongly preferred</li><li>Board certified or board eligible (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or related primary care specialty preferred)</li><li>Comfort working with Medicare, Medicaid, or complex populations</li><li>Strong communication skills and ability to build trust quickly in a virtual setting</li><li>Interest in care coordination, health navigation, or whole-person care models</li><li>Comfort working in a startup-like, evolving program environment</li><li>Telehealth experience preferred<br><br></li></ul><strong>Benefits<br><br></strong><ul><li>1099 independent contractor</li><li>Part-time, flexible scheduling</li><li>Virtual visits</li><li>Pilot program with opportunity to expand as the model grows</li><li>Competitive compensation <br><br></li></ul><strong>Why This Role Is Different<br><br></strong>This is not a traditional panel-based practice.<br><br>You focus on understanding the patient and setting direction — while a dedicated support team helps carry out the ongoing engagement.<br><br>If you're interested in improving care for vulnerable populations while working in a flexible, innovative care model, we'd love to connect.