Telehealth Providers (MD/DO/NP) – Remote 1099

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Job Description

  • Job Title: Telehealth Providers (MD/DO/NP) – Remote 1099
  • Location: 100% Remote - United States
  • Employment Type: 1099

CareTalk Health

CareTalk Health is a fully remote, nationwide virtual medical practice. We partner with Medicare Advantage plans to deliver Annual Wellness Visits and close care gaps, reaching members wherever they are. We believe virtual care isn't a compromise — it's care delivered the way patients actually want it. Our job is to make that experience simple, reliable, and human.

About the Role

We are seeking Board-Certified Physicians (MD/DO) and experienced Nurse Practitioners licensed in multiple states to provide virtual care as independent contractors (1099).

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and want the flexibility of working remotely, we’d love to connect.

What You’ll Do

As a Telehealth Provider, you will deliver comprehensive virtual care via scheduled and on-demand phone or video visits.

Responsibilities Include

  • Conduct Annual Wellness Visits and E/M virtual visits
  • Perform new patient evaluations and follow-up consultations
  • Manage chronic conditions and support remote monitoring
  • Assess patient conditions and review medications
  • Provide comprehensive consultations and evidence-based care recommendations
  • Build strong patient rapport through effective communication
  • Accurately document medical records in the EHR system
  • Maintain compliance with telehealth and CMS requirements
  • Participate in remote training sessions and workflow updates
  • You will be supported by a collaborative virtual care team to ensure efficient, high-quality care delivery.
  • What We’re Looking For
  • Required

For Physicians (MD/DO)

  • Board Certified
  • Active, unrestricted medical licenses in multiple states
  • Medicare participating physician (or willing to become one)
  • Telehealth experience preferred
  • Strong documentation and patient communication skills

For Nurse Practitioners

  • Active, unrestricted NP license (multi-state licensure strongly preferred)
  • Experience providing preventative and/or primary care
  • Telehealth experience preferred but not required
  • Strong patient engagement and documentation skills
  • Required for All Providers
  • Experience using EHR systems and telehealth platforms
  • Comfort conducting both phone and video consultations
  • Strong digital fluency and ability to navigate multiple systems
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Availability aligned with virtual clinic scheduling needs
  • Must become CMS credentialed within our practice (if applicable)

Work Location Requirement

This is a remote U.S.-based position. Employees must perform all work physically within the United States. International work is not permitted during scheduled work hours.

Work Environment

This is a remote position and may be “on camera” at any time. The Bilingual Telehealth Provider will work from a home office, requiring reliable internet connectivity and a secure, private workspace.

Technical Requirements

Computer

  • Windows or Apple (macOS) Computer ONLY (NO Chromebooks, Linux Machines, or Smartphones)
  • Must have at least Windows 10 or macOS 14 Sonoma.

Hardware

Processor: Intel Core i5 or AMD Equivalent (Windows); Apple Silicon (Macs)

RAM: 16 GB

Headphones: Wired headphones required for optimal audio quality. (NO built-in mics)

Internet Speed: Meet minimum internet speed requirements (100 MBPS download speed and 50 MBPS upload speed). Must have an ethernet cable connecting computer directly into router.

Browser and System: Use Google Chrome with Amazon Workspaces (regardless of computer type).

Webcam: A webcam is required for video calls. Most laptops have a built-in webcam, which is acceptable. If your computer does not have a webcam, you will need to use an external webcam.

Recommended Equipment: A second monitor is highly suggested for laptop users; dual monitors for PC users.

Why CareTalk Health

Deliver high-quality virtual care to patients nationwide while expanding access to preventative and chronic care services.

Enjoy the flexibility of a fully remote telehealth practice model designed around efficient, technology-enabled care delivery.

  • Make a meaningful impact by helping close care gaps and improve outcomes for Medicare patients.
  • Partner with a collaborative clinical operations team that supports providers with streamlined workflows and resources.
  • Join a fast-growing virtual healthcare organization shaping the future of patient-centered care.

CareTalk Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

California applicants: Please review our California Applicant Privacy Notice at Collection before applying. The notice explains the categories of personal information we collect, how we use and retain it, whether we sell or share it, and your privacy rights under California law: caretalkhealth.com

Key Responsibilities

Providers will conduct virtual Annual Wellness Visits and E/M consultations to manage chronic conditions and close care gaps for Medicare Advantage members. They are responsible for accurate EHR documentation, maintaining telehealth compliance, and building strong patient rapport through phone and video visits.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board-Certified Physicians (MD/DO) or experienced Nurse Practitioners with active, unrestricted licenses in multiple states. Proficiency in EHR systems, reliable home office equipment, and the ability to meet specific technical requirements for remote work are mandatory.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Chronic Condition ManagementMedical DocumentationVirtual ConsultationsCMS CompliancePreventative CareInterpersonal Skills

Primary Care — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 50% have no call, 60% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Telehealth Providers (MD/DO/NP) – Remote 1099 at CareTalk 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 21,316 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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About CareTalk Health

Hospitals and Health Care
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexibility of fully remote telehealth practice
Collaborative clinical operations team