Telehealth Physician MD / DO – Intake Consultations (Remote, 1099)

Telehealth Physician MD / DO – Intake Consultations (Remote, 1099) About Baba Care Baba is rebuilding healthcare for older adults. Navigating healthcare can be overwhelming. By 2030, over 65 million older adults will make up nearly a quarter of the U.S. population, creating one of the largest and most urgent challenges in healthcare. Baba makes it easier by pairing older adults with an expert advocate (usually a nurse or social worker) who coordinates their care. Baba's Medicare-covered advocates have supported thousands of families by writing insurance appeals, researching specialists, getting medical equipment and cheaper medications, and scheduling appointments. More than 60% of the Baba team are former founders, with backgrounds from MIT, Carnegie Mellon, Stripe, Palantir, Liquid AI, and McKinsey Physician – Telehealth Intake Consultations (Remote, 1099)Role Snapshot • Remote 1099 Telehealth • Flexible scheduling – Sign up for the hours and days each week that suit your busy life • Brief, structured intake visits (15–20 minutes) • No ongoing panel management or call • Template-driven documentation • Competitive hourly or per-visit compensation About the Role As a Physician conducting Intake Consultations at Baba, you will perform brief, structured telehealth visits that establish medical necessity for our care advocacy and navigation programs. These intake visits are the cornerstone of Baba’s service—identifying high-risk conditions, unmet social needs, and confirming eligibility for ongoing care navigation support. You will collaborate with care advocates, nurse care managers, and our clinical operations team to ensure patients are enrolled safely, compliantly, and compassionately into the right level of care. This is a fully remote, flexible 1099 contractor role ideal for physicians seeking meaningful telehealth work without long-term panel management or after-hours obligations. What You’ll Do • Conduct 15–20 minute telehealth intake visits focused on medical necessity, social determinants of health (SDOH), and risk identification. • Utilize structured documentation templates within Baba’s platform to ensure accurate coding, SDOH Z-codes, and diagnoses. • Develop and approve individualized care plans aligned with each patient’s medical treatment and social needs. • Collaborate with care advocates and nurse care managers to finalize care navigation strategies. • Participate in a streamlined workflow designed to minimize administrative burden and maximize patient impact. What This Isn't • No ongoing primary care panel management • No prescribing requirements (unless otherwise desired) • No prior authorizations or billing responsibilities • No nights, weekends, or on-call coverage required What You Bring • M.D. or D.O. with an active, unrestricted U.S. medical license • Multistate licensure strongly preferred (IMLC participation or broad coverage ideal) • Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatrics preferred • 2+ years of experience in primary care, telehealth, or care management preferred • Comfort with web-based EMRs and telehealth workflows Support & Onboarding • Structured onboarding and platform training • Real-time clinical operations support • Template-driven charting to reduce documentation time • Scalable hours as additional licenses are obtained Why Join Baba • Deliver high-impact, low-acuity telehealth care without burnout-level workloads • Work remotely with true scheduling flexibility • Help shape a tech-enabled model of integrated care advocacy that bridges clinical oversight with social support • Join a mission-driven team building the “care copilot” every patient deserves—while maintaining professional autonomy and work-life balance Job Type: Contract Pay: $125.00 - $145.00 per hour Expected hours: 1 – 30 per week Application Question(s): • How many state medical licenses do you currently hold? • Do you have experience with telehealth and remote clinical work? Work Location: Remote