Telemedicine Physician - Contract (Massachusetts License Required)

Job Description

Wheel Medical Group is seeking physicians (MD/DOs) licensed in Massachusetts to join our network of world‑class clinicians delivering virtual care.

About Wheel Medical Group

Wheel Medical Group is a physician owned professional corporation that serves patients across the United States; evolving the traditional care ecosystem by equipping the nation's most innovative companies with a premier platform to deliver high‑quality virtual care at scale. We offer proven strategies and cutting‑edge technologies to foster consumer engagement, build brand loyalty, and maximize return on investment. Wheel solutions include configurable virtual care programs, an intuitive consumer interface, and access to a nationwide network of board‑certified clinicians.

About the Role

You’ll begin by providing virtual care for patients enrolled in our standard weight‑loss program with an emphasis on GLP‑1s and preferred experience with Metformin and Contrave, supporting safe and effective medication management and patient education to promote sustainable weight loss. Over time, you’ll also have the opportunity to participate in additional programs and clients across Wheel’s network — expanding your scope into primary care, urgent care, women’s health, men’s health and dermatology.

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based asynchronous and synchronous virtual care.
• Review comprehensive patient intake information, including medical and surgical history, medications, allergies.
• Perform physical exams via telemedicine as appropriate in the synchronous environment.
• Construct clinical assessments and plans on patients using the information provided from patient reports as well as internal guidelines. Wheel also provides access to UpToDate.
• Independently prescribe medications as appropriate to eligible patients.
• Document each patient encounter using a complete and structured SOAP note, detailing medical decision‑making and recommended follow‑up.
• Engage in clear and compassionate communication with patients through secure messaging or live video visits, maintaining a professional and supportive web‑side manner.
• Refer patients to in‑person care when clinical guidelines are not met, documenting rationale and providing clear patient instructions.
• Maintain compliance with quality assurance standards, incorporating feedback from periodic chart audits and actively participating in continuous improvement efforts.
• Escalate urgent clinical concerns such as suicidal ideation or harassment according to platform protocols, ensuring patient safety and clinician protection.
• Collaborate with Wheel’s clinical operations team for onboarding, platform support, and guideline updates to ensure consistent, high‑quality care delivery.

Who You Are

• Board certified as a Family Medicine, Internal Medicine or Emergency Medicine Physician.
• Board certification in Obesity Medicine preferred.
• Licensed in MA required.
• 2+ years of clinical experience as a physician in family medicine, internal medicine or emergency medicine.
• Available a minimum of 20 hours per week; must schedule between 8 am‑8 pm M‑F or Saturdays 8 am‑3 pm in your time zone; 1099 contract position.
• Weight management / obesity medicine experience required. Must have 1+ years of experience prescribing GLP‑1s in a telehealth setting.
• Ability to perform both synchronous and asynchronous consults.
• Outstanding clinical expertise.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Warm and empathic web‑side manner.

Work on your schedule

Create your own schedule and work when you want, whether that’s evenings, part‑time, or full‑time.

100% remote

Provide rewarding patient care from the comfort and safety of your home or office.

Clinician community

Join a collaborative community of clinicians working in virtual care.

Clinical, operational, administrative, and technical support

Wheel works to offer guidance and support for your virtual care practice, handling payments, credentialing, onboarding, and more.

Simple to use

Utilize a secure and HIPAA‑compliant platform that includes video conferencing, scheduling, and patient information tools.