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Telehealth Physician (1099) (CA License Required)

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Job Description

About 9amHealth

9amHealth is an AI-enabled virtual specialty care platform focused on managing high-cost chronic conditions at scale.

The company partners with employers, health plans, and pharmacy benefit managers to deliver comprehensive, cost-effective medical care for individuals living with obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia.

Members receive access to specialized clinicians, including endocrinologists, obesity medicine specialists, and clinical pharmacists, at-home lab testing, prescription medications, and lifestyle support.

9amHealth was founded in 2021 and is backed by leading healthcare investors like Define Ventures, SemperVirens, 7Wire Ventures, and The Cigna Group Ventures.

What it is

Independent Contractor Role

We are seeking licensed physicians to serve as Independent Contractor Telehealth Physicians for 9amHealth. As an independent contractor, you will provide synchronous video appointments to patients with cardiometabolic conditions. This role is limited to conducting real-time medical consultations.

What You’ll Do

Conduct synchronous telehealth consultations with patients as scheduled by 9amHealth for cardiometabolic conditions (diabetes, hypertension, obesity, hyperlipidemia).

Perform medical assessments appropriate to the encounter, review patient histories, and address patient concerns within the scope of the appointment.

Provide medical recommendations, prescriptions, or referrals as appropriate, consistent with state medical licensure and applicable standards of care.

Maintain accurate documentation of patient encounters in 9amHealth’s electronic health record system, limited to information generated during the synchronous visit.

What You’ll Need

Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.

Must have active medical license in the state of California.

Active board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Obesity Medicine, or a related specialty.

Experience treating cardiometabolic conditions including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and obesity.

  • Strong communication skills and ability to deliver care virtually.
  • Prior telemedicine experience preferred.
  • Independent Contractor Terms
  • This is a 1099 independent contractor engagement.
  • Contractors are not employees of 9amHealth and are not eligible for employee benefits.
  • Contractors retain control over how and when services are provided, subject only to applicable scheduling commitments and medical/legal requirements.
  • Contractors are responsible for maintaining their own licensure, and tax obligations.
  • Engagements are non-exclusive; physicians may provide services to other entities simultaneously.
  • What you can expect at 9amHealth

At 9amHealth, you'll join the exciting environment of a startup with the stability of highly experienced founders that have successfully built a business from scratch. We foster a collaborative learning mindset and a passion for improvement. You'll work with a brand-new product alongside a small, flexible team of people eager to shape technology, infrastructure, and culture.

Our team members are spread across the globe, with physical sites in San Diego, California, and Vienna, Austria, but we value your culture regardless of where you work.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, along with flexible PTO and work from home options. We provide a professional development budget and support continuing education, empowering our team to grow alongside the company.

Team members have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on chronic disease management and patient outcomes while contributing to a collaborative, mission driven culture focused on improving healthcare accessibility and affordability.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Diabetes disproportionately impacts BIPOC (black, indigenous, and people of color) communities. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects our patients and creating a positive healthcare experience for them. We welcome applications from people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, and foreign born residents.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct synchronous telehealth consultations for patients with cardiometabolic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension. Maintain accurate documentation of patient encounters within the company's electronic health record system.

Requirements

Requires a medical degree (MD or DO) and an active medical license in California. Must hold board certification in a relevant specialty such as Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Endocrinology.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Cardiometabolic medicineVirtual careElectronic health recordsPatient assessmentClinical documentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Telehealth Physician (1099) (CA License Required) at 9am Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 22,355 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 44% have no call, 72% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Internal Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Internal Medicine by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in physician rolesranked against 22,355 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedInternal Medicine median $282k (middle half $250k–$312k)464 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 8% remote · 44% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Physician listings: 40% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 11% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Internal Medicine hiring demand#3 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 38 days · 33% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 579 postings, 472 closed
New Internal Medicine listings553 in the last 30 days328 the 30 days before (+69%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Internal Medicine pay trend+3.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,355 Physician roles listings), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About 9am Health

Health and Human Services
San Diego, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Work from home
Non-exclusive engagement