Location & Practice Overview

This physician opportunity is listed in Memphis, Tennessee, while the clinical work is performed remotely through QuickMD’s national telemedicine platform. Physicians can work from home or another suitable location while treating patients in states where they are properly licensed and the applicable QuickMD service is available.

Practice Type National telemedicine platform
Care Setting Fully virtual outpatient encounters
Geographic Reach 45+ states, with service availability varying by state
Work Location Remote — practice from a suitable private location

Responsibilities

  • Conduct virtual consultations, review medical histories, and determine appropriate diagnoses and treatment plans
  • Order and interpret laboratory testing or other diagnostic information when clinically appropriate
  • Prescribe medically appropriate medications, including buprenorphine for opioid use disorder when indicated and permitted
  • Maintain timely, accurate encounter documentation in the QuickMD electronic medical record
  • Communicate treatment recommendations, follow-up instructions, and medication guidance clearly to patients

The physician works within QuickMD clinical protocols and collaborates with the broader provider-support team while the platform manages operational functions associated with virtual care delivery.

Qualifications & Requirements

The role is designed for physicians comfortable practicing across state lines, managing virtual encounters efficiently, and maintaining consistent clinical judgment in a technology-enabled environment.

State Licensure
Active medical licenses in at least five U.S. states; preference for three or more of AL, CA, FL, GA, NC, PA, and TX
DEA & Controlled Substance
Active DEA registration and applicable state controlled-substance credentials where required for the services provided
Clinical Experience
Telehealth experience or high-volume clinical experience in primary care, internal medicine, addiction medicine, emergency medicine, or urgent care
Additional Licenses
Willingness to obtain additional state licenses with QuickMD credentialing support and licensing-cost assistance
Platform Readiness
Comfort with telemedicine technology and electronic medical records; onboarding and platform training are provided

Compensation & Benefits

This is a 1099 independent contractor role with commission-based compensation tied to completed consultations rather than an hourly salary. The compensation model rewards completed visits while allowing physicians to structure their clinical availability within the required weekly framework.

  • $35 per completed consult
  • Effective rate of approximately $105 per hour at the standard 20-minute visit length, with rates increasing as visit times become shorter
  • Top 10% of physicians earn approximately $260K annually according to the published role description
  • Malpractice insurance covered at $3M/$1M limits with dedicated legal and compliance support

Schedule & Work Environment

Weekly Hours Minimum 15 hours weekly; the role is structured around approximately 15–20 hours
Days Required Availability across at least four days each week
Scheduling Physicians set visit availability within a structured weekly framework, with schedules submitted one week in advance
Work Environment Fully remote practice using a streamlined EMR and dedicated provider-support resources

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

QuickMD provides virtual care primarily to adults located in the United States, with strong emphasis on accessible addiction treatment alongside other outpatient telehealth services. Patients must be physically located in an eligible state at the time of their visit.

Primary Population Adults age 18 and older seeking virtual outpatient care
Clinical Context Addiction treatment and other common outpatient telehealth needs
Access Model Same-day and scheduled virtual visits depending on service and state availability
Setting Type Phone and video-based telemedicine encounters

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The position combines addiction-focused telemedicine with broader virtual outpatient care, allowing physicians to use established clinical skills in a technology-supported environment.

Addiction Care Medication treatment for opioid use disorder, including buprenorphine when clinically appropriate
Weight Management Virtual medical weight-management consultations and treatment assessment
General Telehealth Evaluation and management of appropriate adult outpatient conditions through virtual visits
Prescribing Scope Medically appropriate medications within QuickMD protocols, with controlled-substance prescribing limited by applicable policy and law

Role Highlights

The role combines multi-state clinical practice with a deliberately lean virtual workflow, making the day-to-day experience different from a conventional office-based physician position.

  • Clinical work is performed remotely without the physical office infrastructure associated with traditional practices
  • QuickMD supports physicians who expand their multi-state footprint through credentialing and licensing assistance
  • A dedicated provider-support structure and streamlined EMR reduce routine operational friction around virtual encounters
  • Per-consult compensation creates a direct connection between completed visits and physician earnings

About QuickMD

QuickMD is a national telemedicine platform launched in 2019 with a strong focus on accessible addiction treatment and an expanding portfolio of virtual healthcare services. The company reports more than 100,000 patients served and currently describes its services as available in 45+ states, with availability varying by service line.

Founded 2019
Service Footprint 45+ states, with state-specific service availability
Patients Served 100,000+ patients
Core Focus Addiction treatment, weight management, urgent care, hormone therapy, and other virtual services

Frequently Asked Questions

Does QuickMD treat patients under 18?
No. QuickMD currently provides its patient services to adults age 18 and older, so this physician role is focused on adult telemedicine care.
Can physicians provide care in every state where they are licensed?
State licensure is required for clinical practice, but service availability also depends on the specific QuickMD program and state regulations. Not every service is available in every state.
Does QuickMD prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder?
Yes. QuickMD provides medication treatment for opioid use disorder, including Suboxone (buprenorphine-naloxone) when clinically appropriate and permitted by applicable requirements.
What support is provided for obtaining additional state licenses?
The role description provides for licensing-cost assistance and credentialing support when physicians expand their state coverage, subject to the applicable onboarding and licensing requirements.
How does the $35 consultation rate translate into hourly earnings?
At the standard 20-minute visit length, $35 per completed consultation corresponds to approximately $105 per hour before taxes and other independent-contractor expenses. Shorter visit structures can produce higher effective hourly rates when applicable.
Is prior addiction-medicine experience mandatory?
The role accepts physicians from primary care, internal medicine, addiction medicine, emergency medicine, and urgent care backgrounds when they meet the telehealth or high-volume practice requirements and complete applicable onboarding training.

Online Physician in Memphis, TN

This Online Physician opportunity with QuickMD is a fully remote 1099 independent contractor position associated with Memphis, Tennessee while allowing physicians to practice from a suitable remote location. The clinical model is built around virtual consultations for adults, with significant demand in medication treatment for opioid use disorder and additional services spanning weight management, urgent care, hormone therapy, and other appropriate telehealth needs. Physicians are expected to maintain active medical licenses in at least five U.S. states, with additional state credentialing supported as the practice expands. The position calls for a minimum of 15 hours per week across at least four days, with physicians establishing visit availability within a structured weekly scheduling process. Compensation is $35 per completed consult, equivalent to approximately $105 per hour at a 20-minute visit length, while shorter visits can produce higher effective hourly rates. Clinical duties include reviewing histories, conducting remote assessments, ordering and interpreting appropriate tests, prescribing within QuickMD policies, and documenting each encounter in the EMR. The role also provides malpractice coverage and operational support, allowing physicians to concentrate primarily on virtual clinical care rather than maintaining a traditional office practice.

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