Remote 1099 Contractor Telehealth Physician - MD/DO

Weight Watchers; United States; Remote; USD 137,760 - 275,520; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice insurance provided

Flexible scheduling

Remote work

Job summary

Weight Watchers is seeking a physician (MD/DO) for a remote telehealth position within its Med+ service. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of practice experience, including telemedicine and a compassionate, patient-centered approach. You will provide continuity of care while utilizing advanced online tools. This role allows for flexible scheduling but requires availability for synchronous visits. Noteworthy benefits include malpractice insurance but no company benefits due to the independent contractor status.

Qualifications

• Physician with a degree from an accredited university.
• Currently board-certified with relevant experience.
• Experience with menopause management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build patient panel with continuity of care.
• Provide compassionate clinical care via telehealth.
• Educate patients on obesity treatment options.

Skills

Telemedicine experience

Patient-centered care

Online tools proficiency

Compassionate communication

Education

MD/DO degree from an accredited university

ABMS board certification

Tools

Zoom

Google Workspace

Slack

Job description

Overview

Weight Watchers (WW) is a global, science-backed weight health company with over 60 years of expertise, offering comprehensive solutions that integrate behavioral science, nutrition, and clinical care, including GLP-1 medications. The company focuses on sustainable, holistic weight loss through community support and personalized digital tools that help members build lasting healthy habits. WW also includes Med+, a telehealth service that connects members with certified clinicians for services such as GLP-1 medications (when appropriate) and menopause hormone therapy, along with access to Registered Dietitians through Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) visits available via insurance-covered sessions or self-pay options.

What We’re Looking For / Qualifications

• Physician (MD/DO) with a degree from an accredited university.
• Currently board-certified by an ABMS board to include Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Preventive Medicine, OB/GYN.
• General Practice Experience (including obesity medicine experience)
  • At least 2-3 years of practice post-residency.
  • 1+ years of telemedicine experience, with an understanding of sync and async practice.
  • Experience with menopause management preferred.
• Skilled at using online tools and technology to deliver care, communicate with patients, and maintain an excellent virtual “bedside” manner.
• Availability of 10-15 hours/week, including at least 8 hours/week available for synchronous visits. Must have 2-4 hours available daily, Monday through Friday, for work. The number of needed hours may increase during our busy season.
• Must have at least 2-3 active state licenses.
• Proficiency in Zoom, Google Workspace (G Cal), and Slack
• Must have an operating system that includes:
  • Memory of at least 16GB
  • OS = Mac and Windows (No Chrome OS)
  • Mac OS 26.0 or higher
  • Windows 11

What You’ll Do

• You will build a patient panel with continuity of care.
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered clinical care using our state-of-the-art telehealth platform, Weight Watchers Med+.
• Review and discuss patient intake information and medical history through video and chat consultations to provide appropriate clinical guidance and treatment.
• Maintain ongoing clinician-patient relationships through regular treatment evaluations and progress check-ins.
• Educate patients on scientific principles of obesity, potential treatment options, and lifestyle adjustments.

Benefits

• This is a 1099 Independent Contractor role. Compensation may vary depending on several factors, including, but not limited to, skills, experience, and location.
• Flexible scheduling; remote work.
• Malpractice insurance provided.
• Structured clinical protocols supported by training and continued support.
• This position does not qualify for company benefits.

WW is an equal-opportunity employer. WW does not discriminate based on sex, race, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the satisfactory results of reference and background checks.