Physician Telehealth / Virtualist – On Demand Urgent Care
Job Description
Assessment & Management
Conduct 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.
Diagnosis
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.
Formulation of Care Plan
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.
Documentation
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.
Communication & Collaboration
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.
Professional Practice
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
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- MD or DO
Board Certified / Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine
Active 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 Regular Employee
Entity
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.
Primary Location
1020 Locust Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally Ranked
Part of a nationally recognized academic health system with extensive urgent care and virtual medicine infrastructure.
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type Regular Employee
Entity
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.
Primary Location
1020 Locust Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America