Chief Medical Officer (Fractional)

Join us in creating the next generation of virtual care!
Were looking for people who love to think creatively, solve tough problems, and work alongside an ambitious team of doers and builders.
Wheel empowers virtual care clinicians to work with greater flexibility while providing enterprise companies with the infrastructure and clinical workforce they need to deliver scalable virtual care services nationwide.
Our vision?

To put great care within everyones reach.
We’ve helped millions of patients access quality care, and we’re looking to grow our team with passionate people who share our drive and excitement for building high-impact healthcare solutions.
Wheel’s core values are the foundation of our culture and remain constant as we grow

At Wheel, our values aren’t just words. They are the foundation of how we work, collaborate, and drive meaningful change. They guide our decisions, shape our culture, and fuel our mission to put great care within everyone’s reach.
Be All In

At Wheel, we go further together by being all in—fully engaged, assuming good intent, and supporting one another. Like gears in a powerful engine, we interlock across teams to build trust, solve problems, and move forward. When we work together with passion and purpose, we make progress toward achieving our vision of putting great care within everyone’s reach.
Commit to Care

In everything we do, care is the fundamental core of our culture. It’s not just what we believe—it’s how we operate. We prioritize the success of our customers, clinicians, patients, and fellow Wheelies by embedding care into our decisions, processes, and actions. Care isn’t passive; it’s the driving force behind the way we serve, support, and deliver impact.
Our Wheelies take pride in being owners. Ownership means taking responsibility for outcomes, being accountable, and knowing when to solve a problem ourselves and when to escalate. We own our work, course-correct when needed, and keep moving forward. By taking initiative and following through, we create a culture of accountability, recognition, and trust.
Grit to Grow

Wheelies are tenacious! We grow and inspire one another by remaining curious and relentlessly pursuing improvement. We embrace challenges as opportunities to learn and innovate, iterating until we find the best solutions. A growth mindset powers our ability to adapt, evolve, and accomplish amazing things.
Accelerate Impact

We relentlessly focus on delivering results that drive the highest value for Wheel. By staying in motion and avoiding stagnation, we fuel continuous innovation that keeps up with the rate of change in our industry. A strong bias toward action drives us to lead the way in transforming healthcare.
Working at Wheel

At Wheel, we believe in supporting our team both in and out of the workplace. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance
Flexible PTO, so you can take the time you need
Work from home with a flexible remote policy
Paid parental leave to support growing families
401(k) with company matching to invest in your future
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services for mental health and well-being
Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

At Wheel, we know we will go further together by celebrating diversity — and that starts by honoring each of our unique lived experiences.
We look for a diverse pool of applicants including those from historically marginalized groups: women, people with disabilities, people of color, formerly incarcerated people, people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or gender non-conforming, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds.
We are committed to ensuring a safe work environment where employees are not discriminated against based on age, race, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that believes in health, equity, equality, and prosperity for all so we can succeed in changing the way healthcare works.
Underrepresented minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
Explore opportunities to make an impact at Wheel

Chief Medical Officer (Fractional)

Location

Remote, USA
Employment Type

Location Type

Remote
Position:

Chief Medical Officer (Fractional)
Location:

Remote, US
About the Company
Wheel is evolving the traditional care ecosystem by equipping the nations most innovative companies with a premier platform to deliver high-quality virtual care at scale. We offer proven strategies and cutting-edge technologies to foster consumer engagement, build brand loyalty, and maximize return on investment. Wheel solutions include configurable virtual care programs, an intuitive consumer interface, and access to a nationwide network of board-certified clinicians. Discover how Wheel is transforming the future of healthcare by visiting .
About the Role
As the

Chief Medical Officer at Wheel , you will serve as the clinical architect of our virtual care ecosystem. You are the bridge between medical excellence and scalable technology, providing strategic clinical leadership to our Commercial, Product, and Operations teams.
You are not just an advisor; you are a key driver of our market reputation. You will oversee the clinical implementation of our programs, ensure our protocols are rooted in rigorous evidence-based medicine, and act as the executive clinical voice in high-stakes commercial discussions with enterprise partners.
What You’ll Do

Clinical Product Vision:

Partner with the Product and Engineering teams to bake clinical integrity into the roadmap. You will ensure platform capabilities dont just "work," but actively drive superior patient outcomes and provider satisfaction.
Commercial Catalyst:

Serve as the "Clinical Closer" for enterprise sales. You will act as the primary point of escalation and expertise for prospective clients, articulating how Wheel’s clinical protocols and operations solve their specific healthcare challenges.
Quality & Safety Governance:

Design, implement, and oversee robust Clinical Quality Improvement (CQI) programs. You will define the KPIs that measure our success and lead the remediation strategy for any clinical safety escalations.
Evidence-Based Leadership:

Ensure all virtual care programs and clinical protocols are evidence-based, compliant, and optimized for a digital-first environment.
Cross-Functional Bridge:

Align clinical priorities with Account Management and Operations to ensure seamless program execution and long-term client retention.
Who You Are

Credentialed Expert:

An MD or DO with

10+ years of medical practice

and at least

7 years of leadership experience

specifically within virtual care or health-tech environments.
Strategic Architect:

You are a "thought partner" who thinks in systems. You can help leaders scale their teams while maintaining a high bar for clinical safety.
Master Communicator:

You can translate complex medical data into actionable insights for non-clinical stakeholders, from software engineers to venture investors.
Data-Driven Leader:

You are proficient in clinical informatics and the implementation of safety programs backed by clear, measurable metrics. You are an active user of AI in clinical applications as well as productivity tools.
Growth Mindset:

You thrive in the fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous environment of a scaling tech company and can balance clinical "perfection" with operational "velocity."
Wheel is committed to equal employment opportunities for all team members. Every decision we make regarding employment is solely based on merit, competence, and performance. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
Research shows that underrepresented groups typically apply only if they meet 100% of the criteria listed. At Wheel, we encourage women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ job seekers to apply for positions even if they don’t check every box for the role.
We are committed to ensuring a safe work environment where employees are not discriminated against based on age, race, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that believes in health, equity, equality, and prosperity for all so we can succeed in changing the way healthcare works.
Underrepresented minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
Please be alert to fraudulent job postings, work-at-home scams, and fake recruiter emails from individuals falsely claiming to represent Wheel Health, Inc. To verify the authenticity of open positions, job offers, or individuals claiming to represent Wheel Health, Inc please contact the Wheel Talent Team at

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