Physician Telehealth / Virtualist - On Demand Urgent Care

About the Role

Physician Telehealth / Virtualist - On Demand Urgent Care at Jefferson Health in Philadelphia, PA. Lifestyle: remote, flexible schedule. Benefits: 401k, health benefits, PTO.

Work-Life Balance Factors

Remote/telehealth

Key Responsibilities

• Assessment & Management
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Provide cosigning for APC (NP/PA) documentation, orders, and prescriptions as required by state regulations and Jefferson policy.
• 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.
• Experience in high‑acuity triage, virtual workflows, and remote clinical decision‑making.
• 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.
• 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.
• Participate in telehealth-specific and organization training, education, and quality improvement initiatives.

Work Schedule

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