Telehealth Physician

QuickMD; California; Remote; USD 145,000 - 289,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice insurance fully covered

Flexible schedule

Job summary

QuickMD is seeking dedicated physicians licensed in at least five U.S. states to join our fully virtual telemedicine team. Work from anywhere with a flexible schedule, providing high-quality care across multiple specialties.

As an independent contractor (1099), you’ll earn $35 per completed consult, averaging about $105/hour for a standard 20-minute visit, with potential to reach $210/hour as visit times shrink. Top performers exceed $260K annually through high-volume, efficient care.

Qualifications

• Licensed in at least five U.S. states
• Active DEA registration
• Willingness to obtain additional licenses (QuickMD covers costs)
• Ability to commit 15 hours weekly across at least four days

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional virtual care, including patient assessments and history reviews
• Prescribe medications and guide usage (no C‑substances except buprenorphine for OUD)
• Collaborate with physicians, NPs, nurses and support staff
• Maintain accurate medical documentation for continuity of care
• Stay current with telehealth innovations and best practices
• Order and interpret lab tests as needed

Skills

Telemedicine

Clinical excellence

Communication

License in 5 states

DEA registration

Education

MD or DO

Tools

EMR systems

Telemedicine platforms

Job description

About QuickMD

QuickMD is a leading telemedicine provider, delivering high-quality virtual care across 44 states. Since our founding in 2019, we've helped more than 100,000 patients access essential medical treatment, with a primary focus on addiction care, and growing programs in weight management and general telehealth services. Our commitment to innovation and physician support has made us a trusted name in virtual medicine.

Physicians set their own visit schedule within a structured weekly framework, work from anywhere, and practice without the administrative overhead of a traditional office, supported by a streamlined EMR and a dedicated provider-support team. Compensation is $35 per completed consult (1099, commission-based) — $105/hour at our standard 20-minute visit length, with effective pay increasing up to $210/hour as physicians transition to shorter visit times. Our top 10% of physicians earn $260K+ annually . This role is best suited to physicians who can commit 15–20 hours per week .

Job Description

We're seeking dedicated, patient-focused physicians licensed in at least five U.S. states to join our team. Whether your background is in primary care, internal medicine, addiction medicine, emergency medicine, or urgent care, this role offers the opportunity to practice modern, high-quality medicine outside the constraints of a traditional practice. All work is fully virtual.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional virtual care, including patient assessments, medical history reviews, and appropriate treatment
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care and build therapeutic doctor-patient relationships
• Order and interpret lab tests as needed to support high-quality treatment decisions
• Prescribe medications and provide guidance on proper use (QuickMD does not prescribe controlled substances, except buprenorphine for opioid use disorder treatment)
• Collaborate with fellow physicians, nurse practitioners, experienced nurses, and dedicated support staff to ensure comprehensive patient care
• Maintain accurate medical documentation to support continuity of care
• Stay current with medical advancements, telehealth innovation, and best practices

Requirements

• Active medical license in at least five U.S. states (preference for three or more of: AL, CA, FL, GA, NC, PA, TX ), with willingness to obtain additional licenses (QuickMD covers costs and provides support)
• Experience in telehealth or high-volume in-person practice
• Ability to work at least 15 hours weekly , across at least four days per week, with schedules submitted one week in advance
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to clinical excellence
• Comfort with telemedicine platforms and EMRs (training provided)
• Active DEA registration and applicable state CSL, where required
• Genuine interest in expanding access to care, particularly in underserved communities

Why Physicians Choose QuickMD

• Structured flexibility : set your own visit schedule within a predictable weekly framework; work from anywhere
• Transparent, per-visit compensation : $35/consult; our top 10% of physicians earn $260K+ annually
• No administrative burden : no billing, no office overhead; focus on patients
• Fast, guided onboarding : dedicated concierge support through credentialing and setup
• Malpractice insurance fully covered (3M/1M), with dedicated legal and compliance support
• Modern, physician-efficient technology : EMR and telehealth tools built for high-volume virtual care
• Meaningful clinical impact : direct role in expanding addiction treatment access to underserved communities

Physicians are engaged as independent contractors (1099); Form 1099 is issued annually. Required training, including buprenorphine/MOUD training where applicable, is completed as part of onboarding.