Physician Telehealth / Virtualist – On Demand Urgent Care

Jefferson Health Plans•Philadelphia, PA

2d•Remote

About The Position

Jefferson is seeking a Telehealth / Virtualist Physician to join its On Demand Urgent Care team and provide high-quality, patient-centered virtual care. The role focuses on efficient, evidence-based management of acute concerns in a fully remote care environment. Physicians must reside in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Delaware and obtain and maintain active licensure in all three states. An active Pennsylvania DEA is required upon start. The physician conducts telehealth-appropriate evaluations, manages acute non-life-threatening conditions, develops diagnoses and evidence-based care plans, prescribes medications and orders diagnostics within applicable state scope and telehealth guidelines, and identifies cases requiring escalation or in-person care. The physician documents encounters in EPIC, communicates care plans and follow-up to patients and families, collaborates with APCs and other team members, and provides required cosigning for APC documentation, orders, and prescriptions. The role also includes participating in training, education, quality improvement, and other duties as assigned. Jefferson describes itself as a nationally recognized academic health system with urgent care and virtual medicine infrastructure. It offers opportunities for professional growth and participation in quality and education initiatives, and is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equitable care delivery.

Requirements

MD or DO.
Board certified or board eligible in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine.
Active licensure, or ability to obtain licensure, in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware; physicians must reside in one of those states.
Active Pennsylvania DEA required upon start.
Experience in Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, or Acute Care settings.
Comfortable seeing patients of all ages.

Nice To Haves

Prior telehealth experience.
Experience in high-acuity triage, virtual workflows, and remote clinical decision-making.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive telehealth-appropriate medical evaluations, including focused histories and virtual examinations.
Order and interpret diagnostics aligned with virtual urgent care capabilities.
Manage acute, non-life-threatening conditions commonly treated in urgent care settings.
Assess for clinical red flags and determine whether escalation or in-person evaluation is needed.
Develop and prioritize differential diagnoses for acute and episodic conditions.
Collaborate with APCs and multidisciplinary team members to support continuity and quality of care.
Recognize complications requiring escalation and coordinate referrals to in-person care.
Create and implement evidence-based care plans appropriate to the virtual environment.
Prescribe medications and order diagnostics within state scope and telehealth guidelines.
Modify treatment plans based on changing symptoms or follow-up.
Document telehealth encounters in EPIC, including assessment, plan, orders, and follow-up instructions.
Maintain documentation standards that support telehealth acuity capture, compliance, and quality.
Communicate virtual visit expectations, treatment plans, and follow-up clearly to patients and families.
Partner with APC colleagues, clinical leaders, and support staff across the Jefferson network.
Participate in telehealth-specific and organizational training, education, and quality improvement initiatives.
Maintain board certification, continuing medical education, and required licensure.
Uphold Jefferson values and contribute to innovation in virtual care.
Cosign APC (NP/PA) documentation, orders, and prescriptions as required by state regulations and Jefferson policy.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including CME and malpractice coverage.
Medical insurance, including prescription coverage.
Supplemental insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life and AD&D insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Flexible spending accounts.
Retirement plans.
Tuition assistance.
Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts.
Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service.
Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including those working less than part-time.