Telemedicine Physician - 1099 Contract (Massachusetts License Required)

Overview

Telemedicine Physician – 1099 Contract (Massachusetts License Required) – Remote.

About Wheel Medical Group

Wheel Medical Group is a physician‑owned professional corporation that serves patients across the United States. We equip innovative companies with a premier platform to deliver high‑quality virtual care at scale. 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. 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 and allergies.
• Perform physical exams via telemedicine as appropriate in the synchronous environment.
• Construct clinical assessments and plans using patient reports and internal guidelines; Wheel 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.
• Massachusetts licensed physician (MD/DO) with Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration (CSR).
• 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 8am‑8pm M‑F or Saturdays 8am‑3pm 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.

Benefits

• 100% remote – Provide rewarding patient care from the comfort and safety of your home or office.
• Simple to use – Utilize a secure and HIPAA‑compliant platform that includes video conferencing, scheduling, and patient information tools.
• 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.