Telemedicine Urgent Care Physician

Accelerated Urgent Care; Fresno (CA); Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelerated Urgent Care is seeking an Urgent Care Physician to deliver 100% telemedicine care to patients in California. The role emphasizes timely, compassionate evaluation and treatment of non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries via virtual visits.

The ideal candidate holds an active California medical license with board eligibility in Emergency, Family, or Internal Medicine, and possesses current DEA, BLS/ACLS credentials.

Qualifications

• Active California medical license required.
• Board certification or eligibility in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine.
• Current DEA registration if applicable.
• BLS/ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct telemedicine evaluations for non-life-threatening conditions.
• Gather histories and assess symptoms via telemedicine tools.
• Develop diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications when appropriate and permitted.
• Document encounters accurately in the EHR.
• Educate patients on treatment, self-care, and warning signs.
• Coordinate referrals or escalation to in-person care when needed.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to deliver efficient, patient-focused care.

Skills

Telemedicine

Clinical decision-making

Virtual assessments

Documentation in EHR

Patient education

Care coordination

Education

MD or DO with California medical license

Job description

Accelerated Urgent Care is seeking an Urgent Care Physician to provide 100% telemedicine care to patients in California. Deliver timely, compassionate evaluation and treatment for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries through virtual visits.

Obtain histories, assess symptoms, develop treatment plans, prescribe medications when appropriate, document care, and coordinate referrals or escalation for in-person evaluation. Work collaboratively with a patient-focused clinical and administrative team committed to quality, efficiency, and excellent service. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to a growing urgent care organization and support convenient access to care across California’s Central Valley. An active California medical license and relevant clinical credentials are required; urgent care, emergency, primary care, or telemedicine experience is valued.

• Conduct virtual evaluations for patients with non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries.
• Gather medical histories and assess symptoms using telemedicine tools.
• Develop appropriate diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications when clinically appropriate and permitted.
• Document encounters accurately in the electronic health record.
• Educate patients about treatment, self-care, and warning signs.
• Coordinate referrals, follow-up care, and escalation to in-person services when needed.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative colleagues to provide efficient, patient-focused care.

• Telemedicine patient assessment
• Urgent care diagnosis and treatment
• Medical history taking
• Virtual physical examination
• Clinical decision-making
• Treatment planning
• Medication prescribing
• EHR documentation
• Patient education
• Care coordination and escalation
• Active, unrestricted California medical license
• Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine
• Current DEA registration, as applicable
• Current BLS/ACLS certification