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WheelMedical Director, Clinical Program Design
Wheel is a healthcare technology company offering a virtual care platform equipped with configurable programs, a consumer interface, and a network of clinicians to help organizations…
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About this role
Medical Director, Clinical Program Design at Wheel is a full-time role. Work arrangement: Not specified. Location: United States. The listed pay is USD 250,000 - 290,000/yr. It was posted on Oct 7, 2026. This listing is paused and not taking applications at the moment.
Job Description
Wheel is a healthcare technology company offering a virtual care platform equipped with configurable programs, a consumer interface, and a network of clinicians to help organizations deliver telehealth services at scale. The company is currently hiring a full-time Medical Director, Clinical Program Design to oversee protocols for on-demand, urgent, and convenience care lines. This position involves leading quality assurance initiatives, analyzing patient outcomes, and managing safety escalations within a technology-driven practice.
This role suits an experienced physician interested in shaping virtual care delivery, collaborating with engineering and product teams, and utilizing data to refine clinical standards. The position offers an annual salary ranging from $250,000 to $290,000 alongside a 15% bonus and additional employee benefits.
Responsibilities
- Write, update, and integrate clinical protocols for virtual care programs
- Translate clinical protocols into operational logic for the company platform
- Lead the clinical quality assurance program and incorporate artificial intelligence for scaling
- Turn quality assurance findings into actionable feedback for the clinical network
- Establish frameworks and procedures to track patient and clinical outcomes
- Manage clinical patient-safety escalation protocols and active cases
Requirements
- Possess an MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
- Hold board certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine
- Demonstrate substantial clinical practice experience including telemedicine or virtual care
- Bring prior clinical leadership experience managing teams directly in digital health, telehealth, or high-volume virtual practices
- Have hands-on background building, running, or auditing a clinical quality assurance program
- Show experience authoring and maintaining clinical protocols
- Demonstrate basic proficiency with artificial intelligence tools and software
- Maintain an active medical license in good standing in one or more states
- Pass NCQA credentialing and standardized background checks
Qualifications
- Primary care experience
- Experience integrating artificial intelligence or automation into clinical quality or protocol workflows
- Familiarity with electronic health record configuration, point-of-care tooling, or clinical decision support
- Multi-state medical licensure
- ABOM Certification or expertise in cardio-metabolic conditions
Core Skills
Benefits
- Annual base salary between $250,000 and $290,000
- 15 percent bonus
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Ancillary coverage including life, short-term disability, and long-term disability
- 401K match
- Flexible paid time off
- Parental leave
- Stock options
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the salary for the Medical Director position?
The pay range is between $250,000 and $290,000 per year, plus a 15% bonus.
Is remote work available for this role?
The job location is listed as remote within the USA.
Does Wheel provide visa sponsorship for this job?
The posting states that Wheel is unable to consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.
What medical board certifications are required?
Candidates must be board-certified in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine.
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