Physician Telehealth / Virtualist - On Demand Urgent Care

Telehealth / Virtualist PhysicianJefferson's growing On Demand Urgent Care team is looking for a Telehealth / Virtualist Physician to deliver high quality, patient centered virtual care. This role is ideal for a motivated clinician dedicated to efficient, evidence based management of acute concerns in a fully remote care environment. Physicians must reside in PA, NJ, or DE and must obtain and maintain active licensure in all three states. An active Pennsylvania DEA is required upon start.Job ResponsibilitiesConduct comprehensive telehealth-appropriate medical evaluations, including focused histories and virtual examinations.Order and interpret diagnostics aligned with virtual urgent care capabilities.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.Recognize complications requiring escalation and coordinate referrals to in-person care.Create and implement evidence-based care plans appropriate to the virtual environment.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.Communicate clearly with patients and families regarding virtual visit expectations, treatment plans, and follow-up.Partner with APC colleagues, clinical leaders, and support staff across the Jefferson network to maintain seamless continuity of care.Participate in telehealth-specific and organization training, education, and quality improvement initiatives.Maintain board certification, CME, and required licensure.Uphold Jefferson values and contribute to innovation in virtual care.Provide cosigning for APC (NP/PA) documentation, orders, and prescriptions as required by state regulations and Jefferson policy.Other duties as assigned.QualificationsRequired:MD or DOBoard Certified / Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal MedicineActive licensure (or ability to obtain) in PA, NJ, and DE.Active Pennsylvania DEA.Experience in Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, or Acute Care settings.Comfortable seeing patients of ALL ages.Preferred:Prior telehealth experience.Experience in high-acuity triage, virtual workflows, and remote clinical decision-making.Why Jefferson Health?Part of a nationally recognized academic health system with extensive urgent care and virtual medicine infrastructure.Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including CME and malpractice coverage.Opportunities for professional growth, innovation, and participation in quality and education initiatives.Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equitable care delivery.Work Shift: Workday Day (United States of America)Worker Sub Type: RegularEmployee Entity: Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.Primary Location Address: 1020 Locust Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaJefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.