Location & Practice Overview

PeteHealth is developing a telehealth service for Medicare and non-Medicare patients. This part-time, remote Nurse Practitioner role focuses on independent clinical evaluations and medical necessity determinations.

Practice Model Independent virtual patient encounters
Patient Coverage Medicare and non-Medicare patients
Listed Location San Diego, California
Contract Arrangement Independent contractor, fixed-term agreement

Responsibilities

  • Conduct independent clinical encounters through telehealth.
  • Evaluate patients and establish medical necessity using applicable payer documentation standards.
  • Issue appropriate orders and prescriptions within authorized scope and state law.
  • Complete accurate, compliant documentation for each encounter.
  • Address documentation requests associated with audits or claims reviews.

Training is provided on encounter conduct and documentation expectations.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must be qualified to practice independently and manage clinical documentation for remote encounters.

NP License
Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license with full practice authority in the state of licensure.
Independent Practice
Completion of applicable state-mandated transition-to-practice requirements.
Professional Credentials
Active National Provider Identifier (NPI) and board certification in good standing.
Documentation System
Own EMR with the ability to incorporate PeteDME clinical templates.
Insurance
Current malpractice coverage, including appropriate tail coverage for claims-made policies, or willingness to obtain coverage.
Compliance and Experience
No exclusions from federal healthcare programs; comfortable with telehealth platforms and high-volume independent encounters. In-home agency affiliation and Medicare or commercial payer documentation experience are preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

The employer advertises a rate of $100–$125 per hour and describes the contract payment structure as a flat fee for each completed encounter, set in advance.

  • Advertised compensation: $100–$125 per hour.
  • Fixed-term independent contractor agreement (1099).
  • The stated encounter fee is not tied to clinical outcomes or ordering decisions.
  • This is a contract role, not a staff position with traditional employee benefits.

Schedule & Work Environment

Work Arrangement Remote telehealth
Position Type Part-time contractor
Workload Independent, high-volume encounters
Before Starting Credentialing and license verification

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

The telehealth practice serves patients covered by Medicare as well as patients outside Medicare coverage.

Payer Groups Medicare and non-Medicare
Care Delivery Virtual clinical encounters
Clinical Objective Evaluate medical necessity and document findings

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The role centers on structured clinical assessment and documentation that supports appropriate care-related orders.

Assessment Independent telehealth evaluations
Medical Necessity Clinical rationale documented to payer standards
Clinical Orders Orders and prescriptions within legal scope

Role Highlights

This opportunity is designed for an NP who can work independently and maintain their own clinical documentation workflow.

  • Remote clinical work without a conventional staff employment arrangement.
  • Training on telehealth encounter conduct and documentation.
  • Use of the contractor's own EMR with PeteDME templates.
  • A flat-fee contract structure described as independent of ordering decisions.

About PeteHealth

PeteHealth was founded by physical therapists and focuses on outpatient physical therapy delivered where patients live, work, or otherwise receive care. Its related business, PeteDME, provides custom-fit orthopedic bracing and supports conservative musculoskeletal care. The organization works with health plans and is developing telehealth services for clinical evaluations.

Organization Outpatient physical therapy and related services
Founded 2016
Headquarters Los Angeles, California
Care Model In-home outpatient services and expanding telehealth
Related Business PeteDME, orthopedic bracing

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a W-2 position?
No. The role is structured as an independent contractor (1099) arrangement under a written fixed-term agreement.
What license is required?
An active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license with full practice authority is required, along with any applicable state transition-to-practice requirements.
Do I need my own EMR?
Yes. Candidates must have their own EMR and be able to incorporate PeteDME clinical templates.
What compensation is advertised?
The source listing advertises $100–$125 per hour and describes a flat-fee payment structure for completed encounters. Confirm the exact payment calculation in the contract.
Is in-home agency experience mandatory?
Current employment or contracting with an agency that provides in-home services is strongly preferred, not stated as an absolute requirement.
Is previous payer documentation experience required?
Medicare and commercial payer documentation experience is a plus. Training on encounter conduct and documentation is provided.

Nurse Practitioner - Telehealth in San Diego, CA

PeteHealth is recruiting a part-time Nurse Practitioner for a remote telehealth practice listed in San Diego, California. The role involves evaluating Medicare and non-Medicare patients, documenting medical necessity according to payer requirements, and issuing appropriate orders and prescriptions within applicable law. Candidates need an active, unrestricted NP license with full practice authority, an active NPI, board certification, and completion of any required transition-to-practice hours. Applicants must maintain an EMR capable of incorporating PeteDME templates and meet malpractice coverage and federal program eligibility requirements. The advertised rate is $100–$125 per hour; the contract also describes flat-fee encounter payments. Credentialing and license verification precede clinical work.

Career Opportunities for Nurse Practitioners in San Diego, CA

This contract may suit Nurse Practitioners seeking remote clinical work alongside an existing professional practice. The position places particular importance on independent decision-making, organized documentation, and the ability to manage a substantial volume of virtual encounters without relying on an employer-provided EMR. Practitioners already connected with home-based care agencies may find their experience relevant, especially when working with payer documentation and medical necessity requirements. Before accepting, candidates should review the fixed-term agreement, clarify how the advertised hourly rate relates to the per-encounter payment model, and confirm the states in which they may practice. This is a 1099 opportunity, not a salaried employee role with traditional staff benefits.

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