Physician Nocturnist Telehealth / Virtualist – On-Demand Urgent Care

About the Role

100% remote. Night shifts. Flexible hours. Work from your couch. Join a top health system. Seriously.

Work-Life Balance Factors

Remote/telehealth

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of acute, non-life-threatening conditions commonly treated in urgent care settings.
• Assess for clinical red flags and determine need for escalation or in-person evaluation. Diagnosis
• Develop and prioritize differential diagnoses for acute and episodic conditions.
• Collaborate with APCs and multidisciplinary team members to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Communicate clearly with patients and families regarding virtual visit expectations, treatment plans, and follow-up.
• Physicians must reside in PA, NJ, or DE and must obtain and maintain active licensure in all three states

Requirements

• Provide cosigning for APC (NP/PA) documentation, orders, and prescriptions as required by state regulations and Jefferson policy.
• Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required:
• Board Certified / Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine
• Active Pennsylvania DEA.
• Experience in Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, or Acute Care settings.
• An active Pennsylvania DEA is required upon start

Benefits & Compensation

• Conduct comprehensive telehealth-appropriate medical evaluations, including focused histories and virtual examinations.
• Prescribe medications and diagnostics within state scope and telehealth guidelines.
• Modify treatment plans based on evolving symptoms or follow-up. Documentation
• Document all telehealth encounters in the EMR (EPIC), including assessment, plan, orders, and follow-up instructions.
• Maintain documentation standards that support telehealth acuity capture, compliance, and quality. Communication & Collaboration
• Participate in telehealth-specific and organization training, education, and quality improvement initiatives.

Work Schedule

• Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University become available after one year of full-time service or two years part-time
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service