Physician, Oncology Clinical Care (1099 Contractor)

Color Health is revolutionizing cancer care with the nation’s first Virtual Cancer Clinic, delivering high-quality, physician-led multidisciplinary care across all 50 states. Our innovative, guideline-based approach spans cancer screening, risk assessment, prevention, diagnosis, treatment support, and survivorship. In addition to personalized direct medical care, our services include cancer genetics risk assessment, nutrition, mental health support, and at-home cancer screening diagnostics. Using technology-driven, patient-centric solutions, Color is transforming how employers, unions, health plans, and governments address cancer. Color’s goal is to close critical cancer care gaps, improve cancer outcomes, and guide patients with empathy through their healthcare journeys.

In June 2023, Color and the American Cancer Society (ACS) introduced a cancer screening and prevention program for employers and labor organizations, combining the ACS’s expertise in cancer screening, prevention, and risk reduction with Color’s leadership in population-scale healthcare delivery. Since announcing our partnership with the American Cancer Society, our program has expanded to support diagnosis management, cancer treatment and care, and survivorship. Through our multidisciplinary Virtual Cancer Clinic, Color is: helping employees and members diagnose cancer at an earlier, more treatable stage; caring for patients going through their diagnostic journeys with empathy and speed; helping cancer survivors navigate return-to-work challenges and complex clinical needs; and closing critical cancer screening gaps for high-burden cancers.

We are seeking a dedicated medical oncologist to join our Virtual Cancer Clinic care team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to deliver high quality care to patients with cancer (including pre-treatment workup, treatment planning collaborate and support local treatment management, cancer maintenance and risk-reduction therapy management, symptom assessment and management, cancer surveillance and survivorship care), and build and grow our cancer care clinical protocols.

Services will be delivered remotely via a telehealth platform, including video, audio, and asynchronous messaging. The ideal candidate will be passionate about reducing the impact of cancer on populations, adept at using telehealth technology, and committed to delivering best in class cancer and survivorship clinical care. You deeply understand the disruptive impact cancer has on patients’ lives, and you are passionate about helping address it.

How You'll Contribute: :
• Conduct clinical assessments and diagnostic evaluations, develop treatment and management plans, deliver direct care, including ordering laboratory, imaging, procedures, referrals, and prescriptions, and closely collaborate with local clinicians and order to deliver evidence-based cancer and survivorship care.
• In collaboration with Color’s primary care team, assess patients with cancer screening abnormalities and facilitate diagnosis of cancer.
• Determine guideline-based oncology and symptom treatment plans, identify optimal treatment locations, and order referrals to appropriate local care teams for evaluation and treatment.
• Educate patients about guideline-based cancer treatment options, including clinical trials and potential risks and benefits, prepare patients for local visits, and assist patients with clinical decision-making.
• Assess and manage oncology and treatment-related symptoms and complications as appropriate for a virtual setting.
• Develop clinical protocols and best practices for care delivery, in close collaboration with other Color clinicians and cross-functional team members (e.g., Care Advocates, Nurses, High-Risk Counselors).
• Provide compassionate, empathetic care, establishing close, trust-based relationships with patients.
• Participate in care team sessions to monitor patient progress, provide updates, and collaborate on targeted support plans.
• Maintain thorough and detailed documentation of encounters with patients.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have: :
• MD or DO fellowship-trained and board-certified in Medical Oncology.
• Valid state medical license in good standing and willingness to be licensed in all 50 states.
• Minimum 2 years of independent oncology-related clinical practice after fellowship.
• Expertise in a broad range of cancers.
• Friendly, compassionate manner and a passion for helping patients thrive and live healthy and full lives.
• Understand and are motivated to address the many gaps in cancer-aware care faced by patients with cancer, and their caregivers before, during, and after treatment.
• Strong clinical skills and a high bar for evidence-based, patient-centric, high-quality clinical care.
• Team-focused, effective collaborator.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, with a focus on empathy and active listening.
• High ethical standards of behavior.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and thrive in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent telehealth skills, including video and audio patient care, asynchronous messaging, electronic health records, and other telehealth tools.
• Preferred Licensure in a state that participates in theIMLC.
• Preferred Experience collaborating with cross-functional technical and operations teams.

Base Salary Range: The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as work experience, market data, skills, geographic location, and business need. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

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