Physician

LifeMD•Huntington Beach, CA

12d•$270,000 - $300,000•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced, patient-centered telehealth Physician to join our growing virtual care platform in a full-time capacity. This role is fully remote and will provide comprehensive medical care across weight management, men’s health, and urgent care service lines. The ideal candidate holds multiple active U.S. state medical licenses, is comfortable practicing across jurisdictions, and is willing and qualified to serve as a Collaborating/Supervising Physician for Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in accordance with state regulations. This position includes a blend of synchronous (live video/phone) and asynchronous (store-and-forward, messaging-based) care delivery, with an emphasis on high-quality, compliant, and efficient virtual care.

Requirements

MD or DO from an accredited medical school
Board Certified or Board Eligible in a relevant specialty (e.g., Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or related field)
Active, unrestricted medical licenses in multiple U.S. states (additional licenses preferred)
Willingness and eligibility to obtain additional state medical licenses as needed to support organizational growth
Eligible and willing to act as a Collaborating/Supervising Physician for Nurse Practitioners
Willingness to participate in commercial and government payer networks and complete credentialing requirements
Minimum 3+ years of post-residency clinical experience (telehealth experience strongly preferred)
Comfort managing care across weight management, men’s health, and urgent care
Proficiency with EHR systems and telehealth platforms

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supervising or collaborating with NPs in a telehealth setting
Experience in obesity medicine, men’s health, or urgent care
Experience treating patients under commercial and government payer models
Additional state licenses or participation in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC)
Experience with asynchronous care models
Knowledge of telehealth compliance, prescribing regulations, and multi-state practice
Strong clinical judgment in a virtual care environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Provide care to patients covered by commercial and government payers (including but not limited to Medicare and Medicaid, where permitted)
Willingness to enroll, credential, and re-credential with payer plans across multiple states as required
Collaborate with internal credentialing teams to maintain active payer participation and compliance
Provide high-quality telehealth services through synchronous and asynchronous encounters
Diagnose, treat, and manage patients across the following service lines: Weight Management (including obesity medicine, metabolic health, and lifestyle counseling) Men’s Health (e.g., testosterone therapy, erectile dysfunction, hair loss, sexual health) Urgent Care (low-acuity conditions appropriate for telehealth)
Prescribe medications safely and appropriately in compliance with federal and state laws
Document all patient interactions accurately and timely in the electronic health record (EHR)
Escalate care appropriately when in-person evaluation or emergency care is required
Serve as a Collaborating/Supervising Physician for Nurse Practitioners, as required by state law
Review NP charts, prescriptions, and clinical decisions per regulatory and organizational standards
Provide clinical guidance, mentorship, and case consultation to NPs
Participate in required collaborative practice agreement (CPA) meetings, audits, and documentation
Maintain compliance with all applicable state-specific scope of practice, supervision, and telehealth regulations
Follow clinical protocols, evidence-based guidelines, and company policies
Participate in quality assurance, peer review, and clinical improvement initiatives
Stay current on telehealth best practices and regulatory changes across licensed states