Telemedicine Urgent Care Physician

Accelerated Urgent Care; Bakersfield (CA); Remote; USD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelerated Urgent Care in California is seeking a compassionate Urgent Care Physician to provide 100% telemedicine care to patients across the state. You will conduct virtual consultations for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries, take histories, assess symptoms, and develop treatment plans.

The role requires an active California medical license, board certification or eligibility in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Urgent Care, and current DEA registration with BLS/ACLS.

Qualifications

• Active California medical license is required.
• Board certification or eligibility in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Urgent Care.
• Current DEA registration and BLS/ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct telemedicine consultations for non-life-threatening conditions.
• Take patient histories and assess symptoms via virtual exams.
• Develop treatment plans and prescribe medications when appropriate.
• Educate patients on diagnoses, treatment and follow-up care.
• Coordinate referrals and follow-up with care teams.
• Document encounters accurately in electronic health records.

Skills

Telemedicine

Patient history taking

Virtual examination

Clinical decision-making

Treatment planning

Patient education

Care coordination

EHR documentation

BLS/ACLS knowledge

Medication prescribing

Education

Board certification or eligibility in Emergency Medicine

Board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine

Board certification or eligibility in Urgent Care

Tools

DEA registration

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Telemedicine platforms

Job description

Accelerated Urgent Care is seeking a compassionate Urgent Care Physician to provide 100% telemedicine care to patients in California. Conduct virtual consultations for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries, take patient histories, assess symptoms, develop treatment plans, prescribe medications when appropriate, and coordinate referrals or follow-up care. Document encounters accurately and deliver clear patient education. Join a fast-paced, collaborative team committed to clinical excellence and timely, compassionate service. The role offers administrative support and opportunities for professional growth in urgent care and occupational medicine. Applicants must hold an active California medical license and have appropriate physician credentials.

• Conduct telemedicine consultations for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries.
• Take patient histories and assess symptoms using virtual examination techniques.
• Develop treatment plans and prescribe medications when appropriate.
• Educate patients on diagnoses, treatment, and follow-up care.
• Coordinate referrals and additional care when needed.
• Document patient encounters accurately in electronic health records.
• Telemedicine consultations
• Urgent care assessment and treatment
• Patient history taking
• Virtual physical examination
• Clinical decision-making
• Differential diagnosis
• Treatment planning
• Electronic health record documentation
• Patient education and counseling
• Care coordination and referral
• Active, unrestricted California medical license
• Board certification or eligibility in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Urgent Care
• Current DEA registration
• BLS and ACLS certification
• Telemedicine experience preferred