Virtual Physician

📍 Location & Practice Overview

• Base location: Austin, TX (fully remote)
• Department: Telemedicine
• Practice type: Multi-state virtual care
• Care setting: Telehealth platform
• Patient population: Adults seeking addiction treatment, weight management, and general care

📋 Clinical Responsibilities

• Conduct virtual patient assessments, review medical histories, and develop treatment plans
• Provide compassionate care focused on building ongoing therapeutic relationships via telemedicine
• Order and interpret laboratory tests to support clinical decision-making
• Prescribe appropriate medications, including buprenorphine for opioid use disorder
• Collaborate with nurse practitioners, nurses, and support staff for coordinated care
• Maintain thorough documentation in the EMR to ensure care continuity

✅ Requirements

⏱ Schedule & Practice Environment

• Schedule: Flexible, physician-set within 8AM-6PM local time
• Call Requirement: None
• Patient Volume: Variable based on availability
• Visit Length: Standard telehealth encounters
• EMR System: Streamlined proprietary EMR
• Remote Option: Fully remote with dedicated support team

💰 Compensation & Benefits

• Base: $35 per completed consult with high-volume earning potential
• Performance Incentives: Top providers average $200 per hour; many exceed $400K annually
• Malpractice insurance fully covered (3m/1m)
• State license assistance and costs covered
• 1099 independent contractor structure
• No administrative overhead or billing responsibilities

🩺 Telehealth Platform & Support

• Electronic Medical Record: Intuitive, physician-friendly EMR with training provided
• Telemedicine platform: Secure video and phone visit technology optimized for efficiency
• Clinical decision support: Available resources for evidence-based prescribing
• Administrative support: Dedicated team handles non-clinical tasks
• Documentation resources: Streamlined tools to minimize after-hours work

🏥 Patient Population & Clinical Focus

QuickMD primarily serves patients seeking accessible care for opioid use disorder through medication-assisted treatment, alongside weight management services and general urgent telehealth needs. Providers manage a mix of follow-up visits and new patient consultations across multiple states, helping expand care in areas with limited local resources. The role emphasizes practical, evidence-based management without the pressures of traditional brick-and-mortar practice.

• Primary focus: Addiction medicine (buprenorphine) and weight management
• Common presentations: Substance use disorders, metabolic health concerns, general medical issues
• Care delivery: Fully virtual with emphasis on continuity and accessibility

👩‍⚕️ Clinical Team & Collaboration

• Multi-specialty network of physicians and advanced practice providers
• Experienced nursing and administrative support staff
• Collaborative environment focused on comprehensive patient management
• Opportunity to engage with a growing national provider community

📄 Onboarding & Credentialing

• Estimated timeline: Fast-track process with concierge support
• License expansion: Assistance provided for additional state licenses
• Training: Required buprenorphine and platform orientation included
• Start date flexibility: Accommodating for qualified candidates

❓ FAQ

🏥 About QuickMD

QuickMD is a national telemedicine provider founded in 2019 that delivers virtual care across the United States. The organization focuses on accessible services including medication-assisted treatment for addiction, weight management, urgent care, and general telehealth consultations. With a network serving thousands of patients monthly, QuickMD emphasizes convenient, same-day virtual visits without traditional barriers to care.

The clinical culture supports physicians through streamlined operations, collaborative teams, and technology designed to reduce administrative load. Providers work independently while having access to experienced support staff and resources that promote sustainable practice patterns.

• Healthcare specialties: Addiction medicine, weight management, urgent care, general telehealth
• Hospital affiliations: None (virtual-only model)
• Teaching affiliation: Not applicable
• Awards & recognition: Recognized for teleMAT leadership
• Accreditation: Operating under applicable state and federal telehealth regulations
• Community programs: Expanding access to addiction treatment in multiple states

🔗 Virtual Physician – Austin, TX

This Virtual Physician opportunity with QuickMD offers licensed MDs and DOs the ability to deliver care from anywhere while maintaining a meaningful clinical practice. Based out of Austin but operating across multiple states, the role centers on telemedicine services with a strong emphasis on addiction medicine and weight management. Physicians enjoy schedule autonomy, competitive per-consult pay that supports substantial annual earnings, and complete freedom from practice overhead. Ideal candidates are those seeking flexibility without compromising on patient impact in a growing national telehealth network.

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