Medical Oncologist, Clinical Care Lead
Color Health · Remote · $275,000–$350,000 (stated in the posting)
Color is revolutionizing cancer care with the nation’s first Virtual Cancer Clinic, delivering high-quality, physician-led multidisciplinary cancer 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.
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About the Role
We are seeking a board-certified Medical Oncologist to join Color’s Virtual Cancer Clinic (VCC). This role reports directly to the Color Medical President and works closely with the executive team.
You will deliver high-quality, evidence-based cancer care via telehealth technologies and build care models that improve patient outcomes. As a key clinical leader, you will guide multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams, create clinical care protocols, and shape collaborative virtual care models with local care teams to expand access to guideline-concordant care. This role is ideal for a clinician passionate about reimagining cancer care, driving data-driven population health and expanding access to high quality, personalized care.
How You’ll Contribute:
Direct Clinical Care
Deliver comprehensive, patient-centered oncology care via telehealth technologies (video, phone, asynchronous messaging).
Evaluate, diagnose, and manage cancer and cancer-related conditions in alignment with ASCO, NCCN and other guidelines and consistent with virtual care best practices.
Order and interpret labs, imaging, diagnostics, referrals, and prescriptions as needed.
Directly manage select anti-cancer therapies (e.g., oral hormonal or long-term adjuvant therapy) in collaboration with local treating teams.
Collaborate closely with in-person clinical providers to coordinate care and ensure seamless handoffs for in-person treatment.
Maintain thorough, high-quality and timely documentation.
Tumor Board & Multidisciplinary Cancer Care
Evaluate patient cases (e.g. medical records, pathology, imaging, genetics, and patient-reported information), develop comprehensive, guideline-concordant recommendations and ensure delivery of timely clinical care.
Consult with internal and external sub-specialists (e.g, surgical and radiation oncology, palliative care, primary care, rehab, GI).
Lead multidisciplinary tumor board discussions.
Communicate recommendations clearly to patients and local care teams.
Care Team Collaboration
Work closely with oncology nurses and advanced practice providers, care advocates, dietitians, mental health professionals, primary care and other clinical team members.
Participate in care team reviews and contribute to coordinated care plans.
Clinical Leadership & Oversight
Oversee care delivery by employed and contracted oncologists, nurses and advanced practice providers to ensure consistent, timely and high quality patient-centered care.
Lead development and refinement of clinical protocols, pathways, and best practices for virtual oncology care.
Partner cross-functionally with Product, Operations, and Client Experience teams to scale high-quality, patient-centered services.
Drive quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives, including:
Review and audit charts
Assess clinical outcomes and analyze operational data
Identify quality trends, create and implement cross-functional quality improvement efforts, and iterate in a continuous process.
Our Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Required Qualifications
M.D. or D.O., board-certified in Medical Oncology
Active medical license in good standing; willingness to obtain multi-state licensure.
Minimum of 3-5+ years of independent, multidisciplinary oncology clinical practice post-fellowship, with expertise across multiple cancer types.
Strong commitment to evidence-based, high-quality, patient-centered care.
Excellent communication skills with a compassionate, empathetic approach.
Comfort with telehealth technologies: video, asynchronous care, and EHR systems.
Demonstrated experience building or redesigning clinical programs
Highly organized, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Preferred Qualification
Licensure in an Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) participating state.
Experience collaborating with product, technology, or operations type teams.
What We offer:
💰 Competitive salary
✨ Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
📈 401k match
📝 Monthly phone and wifi stipend for employees, annual ergonomic stipend
🏝 Generous vacation policy, paid holidays and company-wide recharge days
🍼 Equal paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
Free cancer screening and prevention resources for employees and their adult dependents
Base salary range: $275,000 - $350,000/yr
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. This role may also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Color prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Color conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities in our recruitment process.