Remote Physician - 1099 Contract (CA or TX License Required)

Fountain; Maryland; Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice insurance

Operational support

HIPAA-compliant platform

Job summary

A healthcare organization is urgently hiring Remote Physicians licensed in CA or TX to deliver high-quality virtual care. Candidates must be board-certified and have at least 2 years of clinical experience, with a preference for telemedicine and pediatric treatment. Available hours include midday and evening shifts in CA and TX. The position includes benefits such as malpractice insurance and operational support in a HIPAA-compliant platform.

Qualifications

• Must be actively licensed in CA or TX.
• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in urgent or primary care.
• Must be available a minimum of 10 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality asynchronous and synchronous virtual care.
• Conduct thorough clinical assessments and document encounters.
• Collaborate with the clinical operations team for quality care delivery.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Communication skills

Comfortable with technology

Telemedicine experience

Pediatric patient treatment

Education

Board certified physician (MD or DO)

Accredited medical school

Job description

Remote Physician - 1099 Contract (CA or TX License Required)

Job Description

Urgently hiring for MDs/DOs licensed in CA or TX

Wheel Medical Group is seeking physicians with multiple state licenses to join our network of world‑class clinicians delivering virtual care.

About Wheel Medical Group

Wheel Medical Group is a physician‑owned professional corporation that serves patients across the United States; evolving the traditional care ecosystem by equipping the nation’s most innovative companies with a premier platform to deliver high‑quality virtual care at scale. We offer proven strategies and cutting‑edge technologies to foster consumer engagement, build brand loyalty, and maximize return on investment. Wheel solutions include configurable virtual care programs, an intuitive consumer interface, and access to a nationwide network of board‑certified clinicians.

About the Role

Wheel Medical Group offers a better way to work in virtual care by enabling clinicians to work with multiple telehealth companies — all in one platform. Clinicians in the nationwide network are credentialed, trained, and matched with vetted companies delivering the highest quality patient care. You could have the opportunity, based on experience and interest, to provide care in a number of programs such as:

• Primary Care
• Urgent Care
• Women’s Health
• Men’s Health
• Weight Management
• Pediatrics

What You’ll Do:

Deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based asynchronous and synchronous virtual care.

Review comprehensive patient intake information, including medical history, medication lists, and patient‑submitted photos, to ensure safe and appropriate prescribing decisions.

Conduct thorough clinical assessments aligned with Wheel clinical guidelines, utilizing clinical snippets and workflows to tailor education and treatment plans.

Prescribe medications responsibly, ensuring alignment with patient eligibility, formulary guidance, and safety parameters such as blood pressure ranges, contraindicated medications, and clinical red flags.

Document each patient encounter using a complete and structured SOAP note, including rationale for prescribing or referring, patient counseling, and follow‑up recommendations.

Engage in clear and compassionate communication with patients through secure messaging or live video visits, maintaining a professional and supportive web‑side manner.

Refer patients to in‑person care when clinical guidelines are not met, documenting rationale and providing clear patient instructions.

Maintain compliance with quality assurance standards, incorporating feedback from periodic chart audits and actively participating in continuous improvement efforts.

Escalate urgent clinical concerns such as suicidal ideation or harassment according to platform protocols, ensuring patient safety and clinician protection.

Collaborate with Wheel’s clinical operations team for onboarding, platform support, and guideline updates to ensure consistent, high‑quality care delivery.

Who You Are

• Board‑certified physician (MD or DO) from a US‑accredited medical school
• Board‑certified in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine
• Actively licensed in CA or TX
• 2+ years of clinical experience in emergency, urgent care, or family medicine/primary care
• Experience/ comfortability providing medical weight management
• Available a minimum of 10 hours per week
• Ability to perform both synchronous and asynchronous consults
• At least 1 year of telemedicine experience preferred
• Experience treating pediatric patients preferred
• Outstanding clinical expertise
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable with technology

Required Hours

• TX: midday (11 AM–5 PM CT) AND evening (7 PM–midnight CT)
• CA: 8 PM–10 PM CT (6–8 PM PT)

Benefits and Support

All clinicians receive malpractice insurance, including tail coverage. Wheel offers comprehensive clinical, operational, administrative, and technical support, and a secure HIPAA‑compliant platform that includes video conferencing, scheduling, and patient information tools.

Wheel Medical Group is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We welcome and consider all qualified applicants for contract opportunities without regard to legally protected characteristics.