Internal Medicine - Physician

Job Description

Job DescriptionInternal Medicine - Physician Opportunity in Telemedicine

The Telemedicine Post Acute Physician delivers remote healthcare services to patients in skilled nursing and post-acute care facilities, aiming to minimize unnecessary hospital admissions through round-the-clock availability. Candidates must hold board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine, possess hospitalist experience, and have multiple state licenses to practice telemedicine across various jurisdictions. This full-time role offers flexible scheduling, particularly focusing on evening, overnight, and weekend shifts, with comprehensive training in electronic medical records (EMR) and telehealth technologies.

Explore the potential of your career as a Telemedicine Post Acute Physician

Become part of a dedicated team that prioritizes exceptional care and teamwork. In this role, you will collaborate with esteemed colleagues to provide outstanding medical services and influence meaningful outcomes for patients and their families.

Collaboration with Local Teams:

• Join a supportive group of 50 physicians.
• We embrace the complexities of patients in post-acute care settings, such as nursing homes, requiring enhanced physician engagement through telemedicine, especially during evenings, nights, and 24/7 on weekends and holidays.
• Our providers are distributed nationwide and can work remotely while addressing the needs of patients in post-acute facilities, thereby reducing unnecessary emergency room visits and hospitalizations.
• Training on technology protocols, workflows, and EMR systems will be provided.

Qualifications:

• MD or DO, board-certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine, with a minimum of 3 years of hospitalist experience (additional experience in Post-Acute/SNF is a plus).
• Experience in telemedicine is highly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, along with a willingness to learn.
• Minimum Compact/IMLCC and 3+ state licenses – preference will be given to candidates with a higher number of state licenses and the Compact.
  • Required licensure in several of the following states: CA, CT, FL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, NV, PA, NC, SC, VA.

Scheduling Details:

• This is a full-time position (120 hours per month).
• Shifts will include evening, overnight, and weekend hours (approximately 35% of your monthly hours will be overnight from 11 PM to 11 AM).
• We provide a flexible schedule that is shared in advance, allowing you to plan your other commitments effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle cross-cover calls for Post Acute facilities, Skilled Nursing Facilities, and Long-Term Care during overnight shifts and on weekends and holidays.
• Engage in monthly team meetings to review practice updates and changes.
• Receive thorough training on technology protocols, workflows, and electronic medical records (EMR) systems.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation: Based on 120 hours per month, with an annual salary range of $136,000 to $165,000.

Keywords:

Telemedicine physician, Post-acute care, Skilled nursing facilities, Internal medicine doctor, Hospitalist telehealth, Remote patient care, EMR training, Cross-coverage physician, Multi-state medical license, Virtual healthcare