Telehealth Physician - Emergency Medicine
About The Position
The Telehealth Physician remotely assesses patients and provides emergent medical care through telehealth, collaborating with onsite medical staff to support optimal patient outcomes. The role includes assigned on-call responsibilities and operates in a matrixed environment, reporting to the Telehealth Director for administrative matters and the Medical VP for clinical matters. The physician uses sound clinical judgment and communication to collaborate effectively with medical staff and deliver quality patient care. Candidates should have experience working in Emergency Medicine. The position is available only to people who reside in the United States.
Requirements
- Medical doctorate (MD) from an accredited university.
- Licensed in the state of employment and willing to add licenses in states where services are requested.
- Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration and applicable certifications.
- Board certified or board eligible in internal medicine or family medicine.
- Reside in the United States.
- Experience working in Emergency Medicine.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of post-residency clinical experience in emergency medicine is preferred.
- Holding additional state licenses is a benefit.
Responsibilities
- Rapidly assess patients’ physical and acute psychiatric health through telehealth and determine triage and treatment decisions in collaboration with onsite medical staff.
- Provide clinical oversight of assessment and reassessment, ongoing care activities, and completion of associated documentation by APPs.
- Provide on-call coverage for after-hours patient care; treat medical problems, including through pharmacotherapy; refer patients for tests and consultations; and follow up on results and recommendations.
- Educate patients and onsite medical staff about medical diagnoses.
- Collaborate effectively and professionally with staff in other disciplines.
- Provide individualized care consistent with patients’ ages and life-span developmental needs, while complying with special precautions, disaster and fire safety procedures, and abuse reporting.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- DailyPay
- Tuition assistance and dependent scholarships
- Employee Assistance Program, including free counseling and health coaching
- Company-paid life insurance
- Tax-free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
- Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
- Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
