Telemedicine Primary Care Physician (Behavioral Health Physician)

Telemedicine Primary Care Physician (Behavioral Health Physcian)

Overview

We are seeking a Board-Certified Telemedicine Physician to deliver high-quality, integrated primary care and behavioral health services within a value-based care model. This role is ideal for physicians motivated by improving outcomes, reducing total cost of care, and delivering proactive, longitudinal patient management through a virtual-first platform.

Physicians will provide comprehensive care across both physical and behavioral health, managing acute and chronic conditions while addressing underlying drivers of utilization, including mental health and social factors. Care is delivered through scheduled and on-demand encounters, with all interactions documented in the Doctronic platform.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver whole-person, longitudinal care that integrates primary care and behavioral health, with a focus on measurable outcomes.

Manage acute and chronic conditions, emphasizing the reduction of avoidable ED visits, hospitalizations, and specialty leakage.

Conduct behavioral health screening, diagnosis, and front-line management (e. g., anxiety, depression, ADHD, substance use), integrating care into overall treatment plans.

Prescribe and manage both medical and psychotropic medications in accordance with evidence-based guidelines.

Utilize data-driven, measurement-based care (e. g., PHQ-9, GAD-7, utilization patterns) to guide clinical decisions and track patient progress.

Identify and address high-risk patients and rising-risk populations through proactive outreach and care interventions.

Perform risk stratification and care planning to improve quality metrics and patient outcomes.

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team (behavioral health specialists, care coordinators, and support staff) to ensure coordinated, high-value care delivery.

Document all patient interactions and care plans in the Doctronic EHR, ensuring accuracy for quality reporting and value-based reimbursement.

Maintain compliance with HIPAA, telehealth regulations, and state-specific prescribing requirements.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted medical license in at least 40 U.S. states (50 states preferred).

Board Certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine required.

Demonstrated experience in integrated care delivery, including management of common behavioral health conditions within a primary care setting.

Strong understanding of value-based care principles, including quality metrics, utilization management, and total cost of care.

• Experience managing chronic conditions and high-risk patient populations in a longitudinal care model.
• Comfortable prescribing and managing psychotropic medications within a primary care scope.
• Experience with telemedicine platforms and delivering high-quality virtual care.
• Excellent communication skills with a patient-centered, outcomes-driven approach.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in value-based care environments (e. g., Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, ACOs, employer-sponsored populations).

• Familiarity with quality measures such as HEDIS, STAR ratings, and other performance-based metrics.
• Training or experience in behavioral health, addiction medicine, or collaborative care models (CoCM).
• Experience with data-driven care, population health tools, and outcomes tracking.
• Multi-state licensure via IMLCC strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in a virtual-first or digital health organization.
• Schedule & Commitment
• Minimum weekly scheduling of 40 hours required.
• Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and occasional overnight shifts to support 24/7 patient access.
• Desired State Licenses
• Minimum: IMLCC states plus California and New York
• Preferred: All 50 states plus Washington, D.C.