What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Physician position at LifeMD?
About us
LifeMD is a leading digital healthcare company committed to expanding access to virtual care, pharmacy services, and diagnostics by making them more affordable and convenient for all. Focused on both treatment and prevention, our unique care model is designed to optimize the patient experience and improve outcomes across more than 200 health concerns.
To support our expanding patient base, LifeMD leverages a vertically-integrated, proprietary digital care platform, a 50-state affiliated medical group, a 22,500-square-foot affiliated pharmacy, and a U.S.-based patient care center. Our company — with offices in New York City; Greenville, SC; and Huntington Beach, CA — is powered by a dynamic team of passionate professionals. From clinicians and technologists to creatives and analysts, we're united by a shared mission to revolutionize healthcare. Employees enjoy a collaborative and inclusive work environment, hybrid work culture, and numerous opportunities for growth. Want your work to matter? Join us in building a future of accessible, innovative, and compassionate care.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced, patient-centered Part-Time Telehealth Physician to join our growing virtual care platform. This role is fully remote and will provide comprehensive medical care across weight management and men’s health service lines. The ideal candidate holds multiple active U.S. state medical licenses, is comfortable practicing across jurisdictions, and is willing and qualified to serve as a Collaborating/Supervising Physician for Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in accordance with state regulations. This position includes a blend of synchronous (phone) and asynchronous (store-and-forward, messaging-based) care delivery, with an emphasis on high-quality, compliant, and efficient virtual care.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care:
- Provide high-quality telehealth services through synchronous and asynchronous encounters
- Diagnose, treat, and manage patients across the following service lines:
- Weight Management (including obesity medicine, metabolic health, and lifestyle counseling)
- Men’s Health (e.g., testosterone therapy, erectile dysfunction, hair loss, sexual health, sleep)
- Prescribe medications safely and appropriately in compliance with federal and state laws
- Document all patient interactions accurately and timely in the electronic health record (EHR)
- Escalate care appropriately when in-person evaluation or emergency care is required
Collaboration & Supervision:
- Serve as a Collaborating/Supervising Physician for Nurse Practitioners, as required by state law
- Review NP charts, prescriptions, and clinical decisions per regulatory and organizational standards
- Provide clinical guidance, mentorship, and case consultation to NPs
- Participate in required collaborative practice agreement (CPA) meetings, audits, and documentation
Quality & Compliance:
- Maintain compliance with all applicable state-specific scope of practice, supervision, and telehealth regulations
- Follow clinical protocols, evidence-based guidelines, and company policies
- Participate in quality assurance, peer review, and clinical improvement initiatives
- Stay current on telehealth best practices and regulatory changes across licensed states
Schedule & Workload
- Part-time commitment
- Flexible scheduling with a mix of:
- Scheduled synchronous (audio) visits
- Asynchronous chart review and patient messaging
- Expected to provide coverage across multiple states and time zones
Basic Qualifications:
- Medical degree from an accredited medical school (MD/DO)
- Board Certified or Board eligible in a relevant specialty (e.g., Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or related field)
- Active, unrestricted medical licenses in multiple U.S. states
- Willingness and eligibility to obtain additional state medical licenses as needed to support organizational growth
- Eligible and willing to act as a Collaborating/Supervising Physician for Nurse Practitioners
- 3 years of post-residency clinical experience (telehealth experience strongly preferred)
- Comfort managing care across weight management and men’s health
- Strong clinical judgment in a virtual care environment
- Proficiency with EHR systems and telehealth platforms
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience supervising or collaborating with NPs in a telehealth setting
- Experience in obesity medicine and men’s health
- Additional state licenses or participation in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC)
- Experience with asynchronous care models
- Knowledge of telehealth compliance, prescribing regulations, and multi-state practice
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Hourly Rate: $145/hour
- Malpractice insurance coverage
Salary : $145