Lead Physician, Virtual Health Assessment

Oscar Health • Remote, TX

2d • $237,718 - $312,005 • Remote

About The Position

Oscar is hiring a Lead Physician for its Virtual Health Assessment (VHA) team. Oscar Medical Group’s VHA program reaches out to Oscar Health Insurance members and engages them virtually in evaluation and management visits. The Lead Physician delivers high-quality care to a patient panel as part of a multidisciplinary team of physicians, advanced practice providers (APPs), registered nurses (RNs), and medical assistants in a virtual environment. The role also oversees a team of nurse practitioners and physician assistants, supports their clinical and professional growth, and helps advance Oscar’s strategic initiatives.

This is a remote role for candidates who reside in one of the listed eligible states or the District of Columbia. Work is performed from a home office, with occasional travel potentially required for team meetings and company events. The full-time schedule is Monday through Friday, with 8-hour shifts, one late shift per week, and one weekend per quarter. The role reports to the Director of Virtual Health Assessment. The base pay range is $237,718–$312,005 per year, with eligibility for employee benefits and an annual bonus.

Requirements

• Full practice licensure in good standing in Florida and at least three of the following: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, or Virginia.
• Completion of a medical residency program, with a required specialty in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Medicine-Pediatrics.
• MD or DO from an ACGME-accredited medical school.
• ABMS board certification corresponding to the completed residency program or additional training.
• At least 5 years of primary care or urgent care experience.
• Unrestricted license to practice medicine in Georgia, Texas, Florida, or under IMLCC.
• Experience supervising nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish language fluency.
• Prior telehealth experience.
• At least 1 year of experience supervising teams, including other clinical staff and NP/PA supervision.
• Experience working in a metric-driven practice setting related to population health management, quality benchmarks, and/or productivity.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, safe patient care through telemedicine, including video, phone, and messaging, in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
• Supervise a group of APPs (nurse practitioners and physician assistants) providing virtual care, and support their professional and clinical growth.
• Serve as a clinical escalation point for the care delivery team, including APPs, RNs, and medical assistants.
• Support the development of clinical guidelines and continuous improvement of the care model, and participate in collaborative projects with Operations and Product team members as a clinical leader.
• Conduct quality assurance audits, including required state supervisory audits.
• Promote a culture of patient safety.
• Be accountable for the quality of care delivered to the physician’s patients and ensure a superior member experience.
• Address service recovery needs for Oscar patients.
• Develop team members, including managing poor performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Benefits

• Generous PTO.
• Sick time and floating holidays.
• Paid holidays (the posting lists 9 paid holidays in the role-specific section and 11 paid holidays in the general benefits section).
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Annual bonus.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid parental leave.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid wellness time and reimbursements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree