Medical Director (1099 Independent Contractor)
Listed compensation
$250/mo + $500/mo per provider
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
ROLE SUMMARY The Medical Director will serve as the supervising physician for nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) operating within the practice. This role is the primary physician of record on all practice compliance documentation, NPI filings, and initial prescription applications. The ideal candidate is experienced in telehealth, comfortable with collaborative practice agreements, and holds an unrestricted license to prescribe controlled substances. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as the physician of record on practice documentation, NPI applications, and licensing filings, Full Script / Lab Requisitions
- Supervise and provide clinical oversight to mid-level providers (NPs and PAs)
- Execute and maintain Collaborative Practice Agreements (CPAs) and/or Supervision Agreements as required by state law
- Review and co-sign charts, prescriptions, and clinical decisions as required
- Ensure compliance with Nevada state regulations governing telehealth and supervised practice
- Be available for clinical consultation with supervised providers on a timely basis
- Support DEA registration and controlled substance compliance requirements for the practice REQUIREMENTS
- Active, unrestricted Nevada medical license (MD or DO)
- Active DEA registration with full Schedule II–V prescribing authority
- No history of disciplinary action, license restrictions, or adverse actions by any medical board
- Experience supervising NPs and/or PAs in a clinical or telehealth setting
- Comfortable serving as physician of record for compliance, NPI, and credentialing documentation
- Willingness to enter into Collaborative Practice Agreements as required by Nevada regulations
- Reliable availability for provider consultations and chart review PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Active, unrestricted Nevada medical license (MD or DO) (strong bonus)
- Prior experience as a Medical Director or supervising physician in a telehealth environment
- Familiarity with multi-state telehealth compliance and licensing requirements
- Board certified in a relevant specialty COMPENSATION Base Retainer: $250/month — covers the Medical Director role and practice documentation responsibilities Per-Practitioner Fee: $500/month per mid-level provider (NP or PA) under active supervision Engagement Type: 1099 Independent Contractor Hours: Part-time, flexible — set your own schedule
Key Responsibilities
The Medical Director will serve as the physician of record for practice compliance, NPI filings, and clinical documentation. They are responsible for providing clinical oversight to nurse practitioners and physician assistants, including chart reviews and maintaining collaborative practice agreements.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active, unrestricted Nevada medical license (MD or DO) and a valid DEA registration with Schedule II–V authority. Previous experience supervising mid-level providers in a clinical or telehealth setting is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Director (1099 Independent Contractor) at Design Wellness a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 21,897 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Telehealth — Physician Career Context
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Location & Logistics
Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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