Supervising Physician (Independent Contractor)

Optima Medical • Scottsdale, AZ

1d • Remote

About The Position

Optima Medical is an Arizona-based medical group with 30 locations and over 130+ medical providers, serving more than 200,000 patients statewide. Our mission is to improve the quality of life by helping communities 'Live Better, Live Longer' through personalized healthcare, focusing on preventing the nation’s top leading causes of death. We offer a full spectrum of services beyond primary care, including cardiovascular health, behavioral health, allergy testing and immunotherapy, in-house lab testing, imaging, chronic disease management, and other specialty health services. We are looking for qualified candidates to join our growing company.

We are seeking a Supervising Physician to partner with our clinical team and provide supervisory oversight for Physician Assistants practicing within a primary care setting. This role is ideal for a physician with a strong outpatient background who is comfortable providing guidance, clinical oversight, and availability while working remotely. The Supervising Physician serves in a collaborative, non-clinical capacity focused on supervision, compliance, and support—not direct patient care.

Requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Active, unrestricted medical license (state-specific requirements apply)
• Experience in an outpatient primary care setting
• Strong communication skills and comfort working in a collaborative, remote environment

Nice To Haves

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in a primary care specialty preferred
• Prior experience supervising Advanced Practice Providers preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide supervising physician services as an independent contractor in accordance with state regulations and practice requirements
• Remotely supervise up to six (6) Physician Assistants employed by the Practice
• Be available for consultation, guidance, and clinical oversight as required
• Review and co-sign charts, protocols, or documentation as required by regulation or practice policy
• Support quality assurance and clinical compliance efforts
• Collaborate with clinical leadership to ensure safe and effective patient care delivery
• Maintain appropriate availability and responsiveness to supervised providers

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior