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Steady MD
Remote - Nationwide

Physician (Remote)

Family MedicineContract

Listed compensation

$120/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

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Job Description

About SteadyMD

Recognized by Forbes as a Top 100 Best Startup Employer, SteadyMD is at the forefront of telehealth, facilitating modern healthcare services. Our comprehensive platform, supported by a clinician workforce licensed across all 50 states, streamlines telehealth for healthcare organizations.

Our clinicians enjoy the flexibility of online care in various domains, including urgent care, primary care, and mental health therapy. At SteadyMD, we value diversity and inclusivity, striving to create a welcoming environment for clinicians from all backgrounds.

  • You could have the opportunity to provide care on a number of programs that fit your interest and experience:
  • Weight Loss
  • Urgent Care
  • Primary Care
  • Functional Medicine
  • Just to name a few!

Position Overview

  • Role: Physician for Virtual Patient Care
  • Location: Fully Remote
  • Compensation: Approximately $120/hour

Important Note: This is a 1099 contractor opportunity, provided that, this classification and rate of pay are subject to change based on the clinicians state of residence, applicable state employment and worker classification regulations, and the clinicians availability and involvement with SteadyMD, to ensure compliance with state-specific labor and wage requirements.

Responsibilities Include

Deliver patient care across SteadyMD's programs, including but not limited to: urgent care, weight management, lab review, remote patient monitoring and primary care.

Conduct evaluations via video, phone (both scheduled and on-demand), and asynchronous communication with patients of all ages (adults and pediatrics).

  • Serve a diverse patient population while exemplifying inclusivity and evidence-based clinical practices.
  • Maintain a compassionate, patient-centered approach to care delivery.
  • Participate in supervision requirements as applicable for credentialing and licensure.

Active Physician (MD/DO) With

Minimum of 5 active state licenses and at least one license in the following states: GA, TN, IN, MO, SC, MS, AL

  • OR Minimum of 10 active state licenses and at least one license in the following states: CA, FL, NY, TX, VA
  • Board Certified, Family or Internal Medicine Preferred
  • 3 years of independent practice experience as an NP preferred
  • Telemedicine or virtual care experience is preferred
  • Proficiency with technology platforms for telemedicine delivery
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong professionalism and ability to work autonomously
  • Must be able to learn quickly, adapt to quick pace, express empathy
  • Fully Remote work with flexible hours
  • Focus on patient care and leave the administrative work to us
  • Malpractice insurance provided, including tail coverage
  • Startup environment focused on real healthcare innovation and disrupting the status quo

Our Hiring Process – A Journey Worth Taking

At SteadyMD, our hiring process is as unique as our approach to healthcare. We thoroughly assess each candidate to ensure a perfect match for both you and our team.

Apply today! Fill out our comprehensive application - and our teams will also take a look at your experience and match you with additional opportunities!

Key Responsibilities

Deliver patient care across various programs including urgent care, weight management, and primary care via video, phone, and asynchronous communication. Maintain a compassionate, patient-centered approach while adhering to evidence-based clinical practices.

Requirements

Must be an active Physician (MD/DO) with at least 5 to 10 active state licenses depending on the specific state. Board certification in Family or Internal Medicine is preferred, along with 3 years of independent practice experience.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Evidence-based clinical practicePatient-centered careTechnology proficiency

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 50% have no call, 64% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 16.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Nationally, Family Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $265k, with the typical range spanning $200k to $340k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician (Remote) at Steady MD a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Family Medicine — ranked against 2,529 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Top contract/1099 Family Medicine Jobs

48 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution48 jobs · 38 employers

8
<$275k
10
$275k-315k
18
$315k-355k
10
$355k-395k
2
$395k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks44 jobs · 38 employers

401k / retirement match
89%
CME allowance
64%
Sign-on bonus
59%
Relocation assistance
39%
Loan repayment
30%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Family Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,529 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Steady MD

Hospitals and Health Care
St Louis, Missouri
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Malpractice insurance provided, including tail coverage
Fully Remote work with flexible hours
Focus on patient care and leave the administrative work to us
Startup environment focused on real healthcare innovation