Medical Doctor (Physician)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

CannaMD is a growing medical cannabis physician network committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that helps patients improve their health and quality of life. We actively support medical cannabis research and partner with respected institutions, including the University of Florida and Florida Gulf Coast University, on ongoing studies.

As we expand our services in Pennsylvania, our mission remains the same: to provide patients with knowledgeable guidance, meaningful education, and an exceptional care experience throughout their medical cannabis journey.

Job Overview

 

We are seeking a compassionate, energetic, and tech-savvy Pennsylvania-licensed Physician (MD or DO) to join our medical team as a Medical Marijuana Physician. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a growing area of medicine while maintaining a flexible, remote schedule. Please note that this is a contractor position.

Patient evaluations and follow-up appointments are conducted remotely, allowing the physician to serve patients throughout Pennsylvania. Although the clinical responsibilities are remote, we ask you to be willing to occasionally attend local community, educational, outreach, or professional events as a CannaMD representative.

This role requires a physician committed to compassionate care, patient education, and responsible medical marijuana recommendations. You will work closely with CannaMD’s medical services team to provide an organized, supportive, and seamless patient experience. This contractor position offers a flexible clinical schedule and an opportunity to help CannaMD build meaningful relationships within Pennsylvania communities.

We encourage you to visit CannaMD.com to learn more about our physicians, patient services, educational resources, and commitment to medical cannabis research.

What CannaMD Offers

At CannaMD, we value our physicians and strive to provide a flexible, supportive, and rewarding work environment. Depending on the arrangement, CannaMD may provide:

• Fully remote telehealth appointments
• Flexible scheduling and appointment availability
• Industry-specific training and onboarding
• Reimbursement for applicable state-required training, registration, licensure, or program fees
• Administrative and medical-services team support
• Established telehealth and electronic medical record workflows
• Professional growth within an expanding medical cannabis organization
• Opportunities to help shape CannaMD’s patient services in Pennsylvania

Why Join CannaMD?

CannaMD physicians play an important role in helping patients better understand Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Program and determine whether medical cannabis may be appropriate for their qualifying condition.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives while working remotely in a rapidly developing area of medicine. You will help patients navigate the certification process with confidence, compassion, and reliable medical guidance.

If you are a caring, patient-focused physician who values education, accessibility, and evidence-based care, we encourage you to apply and join the CannaMD family.

Requirements:

Responsibilities

• Conduct remote medical marijuana certification and renewal evaluations through approved telehealth workflows.
• Review patient medical histories, available records, current symptoms, and relevant supporting documentation.
• Determine whether patients meet Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Program certification requirements.
• Establish and maintain the required practitioner-patient relationship and continuing-care responsibilities.
• Complete and submit accurate patient certifications through the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Program practitioner registry.
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered education regarding medical cannabis, responsible use, potential risks, and appropriate follow-up care.
• Maintain complete and accurate electronic medical records.
• Protect patient privacy and conduct appointments from a professional, secure, and private setting.
• Remain current with Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Program requirements, telehealth standards, and relevant medical cannabis research.
• Collaborate with CannaMD’s medical services and administrative teams to support an efficient patient experience.
• Support CannaMD’s commitment to evidence-based medicine, patient education, and patient advocacy.

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license as an MD or DO
• Eligibility to register as a practitioner with the Pennsylvania Department of Health Medical Marijuana Program
• Completion of—or willingness to complete—the Pennsylvania Department of Health-approved four-hour practitioner training
• Approval by—or willingness to obtain approval from—the Pennsylvania Department of Health to issue patient certifications
• Compliance with all applicable Pennsylvania medical marijuana, telehealth, privacy, and medical-record requirements
• Ability to conduct professional telehealth visits using a reliable computer, secure internet connection, camera, microphone, and private workspace
• Comfort using electronic medical record systems, telehealth platforms, and online state registries
• Strong communication skills and a compassionate, patient-focused approach

Preferred Qualifications

• Board certification or board eligibility
• Previous telehealth experience
• Experience with medical cannabis, integrative medicine, pain management, behavioral health, neurology, primary care, or other relevant specialties
• Familiarity with Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Program and practitioner registry
• Experience providing patient education in a clear, supportive, and nonjudgmental manner

Pennsylvania Program Requirements

To certify patients under Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Program, physicians must:

• Hold an active Pennsylvania medical license as an MD or DO.
• Create a profile in the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s Physician Registry.
• Complete the required four-hour training through a Department of Health-approved training provider.
• Receive approval from the Pennsylvania Department of Health before issuing patient certifications.
• Certify only patients who meet Pennsylvania’s program requirements, are under the practitioner’s continuing care, and are likely to receive therapeutic or palliative benefit from medical marijuana.
• Conduct certification appointments in accordance with Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana and telehealth requirements.
• Maintain accurate patient records and comply with all applicable professional, privacy, and program standards.

Pennsylvania residency is not required; however, the physician must have an active Pennsylvania medical license and approval to participate in the Medical Marijuana Program.