Telehealth Physician

About 9amHealth

9amHealth is a Virtual Cardiometabolic Care company — a first-of-its-kind, whole-body approach to preventing and treating diabetes, high blood pressure, dyslipidemia, and obesity.

We provide a healthcare experience for members with virtual specialty physicians, at-home lab tests, continuous glucose monitors, home-delivered medications, and personalized meal plans to help our patients live healthier every day while maintaining affordability and the highest standard of care. 

9amHealth was founded in 2021 by the team behind mySugr (acquired by Roche in 2017) and has brought together a team of leaders from across cardiometabolic healthcare along with the backing of leading investors like Cigna Ventures, 7Wire Ventures, and Founders Fund. 

What it is

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Telehealth Physician to join our innovative digital health company. As a Telehealth Physician, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality remote medical care to patients living with diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and hypertension. You will collaborate closely with our multidisciplinary team to deliver personalized care plans, monitor patient progress, and empower individuals to manage their health effectively.

This is a full-time, W2 position.

What you’ll do

• Provide a combination of synchronous video consultations and asynchronous care, including direct messaging, for patients diagnosed with cardiometabolic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and obesity.

• Perform comprehensive medical assessments, review patient medical histories, and order appropriate diagnostic tests as needed.

• Develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs, incorporating evidence-based guidelines and best practices.

• Prescribe medications, lifestyle modifications, and other therapeutic interventions to optimize patient health outcomes.

• Educate patients about their conditions, treatment options, medication adherence, and preventive measures to minimize disease progression and complications.

• Monitor patient progress through regular follow-up appointments, remote monitoring devices, and virtual check-ins.

• Review cases with our multidisciplinary team and approve recommendations from clinical pharmacists and registered dietitians.

• Collaborate with our team of dietitians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate whole-body care and support patient wellness goals.

• Utilize telehealth technology and electronic health records (EHR) systems efficiently to document patient encounters, update medical records, and communicate with the care team.

• Stay abreast of the latest developments in cardiometabolic medicine, telehealth practices, and digital health technologies through continuing medical education (CME) activities and professional networking.

• Adhere to regulatory requirements, privacy laws, and company policies to ensure compliance with telemedicine standards and safeguard patient confidentiality.

What you’ll need

Minimum Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution

• Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Obesity Medicine, or a related specialty

• Active medical license in the state(s) where telehealth services will be provided

• Commitment to maintaining high standards of professionalism, ethics, and patient safety in a virtual care setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience practicing telemedicine or providing remote patient care

• 2+ years of outpatient clinical experience post-residency or fellowship

• Strong clinical knowledge and expertise in managing cardiometabolic conditions, including familiarity with current treatment guidelines and therapeutic modalities

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to explain complex medical concepts in a clear and accessible manner

• Empathetic bedside manner and a patient-centered approach to care

• Proficiency in using telehealth platforms, video conferencing software, and electronic health records (EHR) systems

• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and adapt to evolving workflows and technologies in digital healthcare.

What you can expect at 9amHealth

At 9amHealth Medical Group, you'll join the exciting environment of a startup with the stability of highly experienced founders that have successfully built a business from scratch. We foster a collaborative learning mindset and a passion for improvement. You'll work with a brand-new product alongside a small, flexible team of people eager to shape technology, infrastructure, and culture.

Our team members are spread across the globe, with physical sites in San Diego, California, and Vienna, Austria, but we value your culture regardless of where you work.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including health, vision, and dental plans and 20 vacation days (for full-time employees). Our working model allows for flexibility for certain positions. Some employees work from home and some in the office, though we prefer candidates who can be based out of our San Diego office. 

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion 

Diabetes disproportionately impacts BIPOC (black, indigenous, and people of color) communities. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects our patients and creating a positive healthcare experience for them. We welcome applications from people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, and foreign-born residents.