Telehealth Physician - Remote, US

Talent pipeline posting: We are building a pipeline of qualified candidates for future openings in this role. We are not filling this position immediately. We will review applications on a rolling basis and reach out as positions open.About CarewellCarewell is a category-defining business that provides trusted caregiving solutions and support for individuals and families. Through Carewell Family Services, we extend our commitment beyond products to person-centered navigation, care coordination, and advocacy services that address social determinants of health needs. Our approach emphasizes compliance, scalability, and high-quality member experiences, while partnering closely with clinicians and community resources to support better outcomes.About The RoleThis is an opportunity to provide clinical leadership for a growing care navigation program at a moment when your judgment will directly shape how it scales. As a Telehealth Physician, you serve as the clinical anchor for Carewell's care navigation and advocacy teams, evaluating members, guiding care plans, and making sure the non-clinical work stays clinically sound.The role is built around three connected areas:Member Evaluation — conducting telehealth evaluations and identifying the clinical and social needs that drive a member's care planClinical Oversight — reviewing and guiding care plans developed with nurses, social workers, and care navigatorsProgram Development — building the clinical protocols, escalation pathways, and standards the program runs onThis program is early-stage, and parts of this role are being built in real time. Processes will evolve and priorities will shift. If that sounds like an opportunity, keep reading.What You'll DoMember Evaluation & CareConduct telehealth evaluations with members who have complex medical, medication, or care coordination needsIdentify and prioritize clinical needs, and translate them into clear next steps for the care teamCoordinate with members' primary care providers and specialists to support continuity of care, rather than replace itClinical OversightReview and sign off on care plans developed with RNs, LCSWs, and care navigatorsServe as the escalation point for clinical concerns raised by the care team, and respond the same day they are identifiedGuide care plans that address both medical needs and social determinants of health, such as food access, transportation, and support at homeProgram & Protocol DevelopmentDevelop and maintain clinical protocols, escalation criteria, and scope-of-practice guidance for the care teamSupport training for nurses and care navigators on clinical red flags, medication basics, and when to escalatePartner with Compliance and program leadership on clinical quality, documentation standards, and new program designDocumentation & ComplianceComplete accurate, timely documentation for every evaluation and care plan reviewMaintain licensure and credentialing, and follow all telehealth, privacy (HIPAA), and consent requirementsKPIs You'll DriveClinical QualityCare plan review and sign-off completed on scheduleClinical escalations responded to the same day they are identifiedQuality outcomes for engaged members, such as avoidable ED visits and readmissionsProgramClinical protocols and escalation pathways built, maintained, and adopted by the care teamDocumentation accuracy and timelinessRequiredWho You AreAvailability to work Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm ETLocated in the United States and authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorshipMD or DO with board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or GeriatricsActive, unrestricted medical license in at least one U.S. state, and willingness to obtain additional state licenses as the program expands3+ years of post-residency clinical practiceExperience working in a team-based care model with nurses, social workers, or care coordinatorsStrong understanding of social determinants of health and how they affect outcomesComfortable with telehealth platforms, EHRs, and care management toolsComfortable with ambiguity and rapid iteration. You can help build a program while it runsNice to HaveInterstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) eligibility or multiple active state licensesActive DEA registrationExperience with Medicare, dual-eligible, or older adult populationsTransitional care, value-based care, or population health experienceExperience in a startup or new program launchBilingual (Spanish preferred)Why This RoleGround-floor clinical leadership. You will shape how the program practices and scalesMedicine focused on the whole member, with a team that handles coordination and follow-throughMeaningful, mission-driven work with visible impact on members' livesClose partnership with care navigation leadership and program operationsWhat We OfferCompetitive compensationThe ability to work 100% remotelyHealth InsurancePTO & Holidays