Telemedicine Physician***PRN*** Job at Altea Healthcare, Midlothian, IL

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  • Altea Healthcare
  • Midlothian, IL

Job Description

Job Title: Telemedicine Physician – Post Acute Care

Location: Candidates must reside in Illinois. The role is remote, with coverage of assigned SNF facilities, along with occasional on-site coverage as needed for PTO, vacation, sick leave, and similar circumstances.

About Altea Healthcare

At Altea Healthcare, we are leaders in post-acute and primary care, delivering high quality, patient centered care through innovative telemedicine solutions. We partner with skilled nursing facilities across the country to provide timely, efficient, and compassionate care while supporting our providers with a flexible and balanced work environment.

Apply today to learn more about this opportunity.

Job Highlights

  • Work Life Balance: Remote with flexible scheduling, along with occasional on-site coverage as needed for PTO, vacation, sick leave, and similar circumstances.
  • No Overnight Requirements: No overnight call
  • Weekend Flexibility: No required weekends based on coverage needs
  • Technology Enabled: Established telemedicine platform and EMR access
  • Malpractice Coverage: Full coverage provided

Position Overview

The Telemedicine Physician provides virtual primary care services to patients residing in skilled nursing facilities. This role is responsible for delivering high quality clinical care through telehealth, managing both acute and chronic conditions, and supporting facility teams through timely medical decision making.

This position requires strong clinical judgment, efficiency in a virtual care environment, and the ability to manage patient care across multiple facilities.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

  • Provide virtual medical care to patients in skilled nursing facilities using telemedicine technology
  • Evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic conditions including infections, cardiovascular conditions, diabetes, and other common SNF diagnoses
  • Serve as the primary physician for assigned patients, ensuring continuity and quality of care
  • Provide clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff and facility teams as needed
  • Respond to changes in patient condition and provide timely medical recommendations
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation within the EMR system
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ensure adherence to clinical and regulatory standards
  • Support consistent and reliable physician coverage through a structured telemedicine model

Compensation

  • Compensation ranges approximately from $900 -$1,100.00 per day

Qualifications

  • Active and unrestricted Medical License in the state of Illinois
  • Experience in post-acute care, geriatrics, or skilled nursing facilities preferred
  • Strong clinical knowledge of chronic disease management and acute care
  • Experience with telemedicine platforms and electronic medical records
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with facility staff remotely

What Will Make You Successful in This Role

  • Comfortable delivering care in a telemedicine environment
  • Strong clinical decision making and efficiency in virtual care
  • Ability to manage patient care across multiple facilities
  • Highly responsive, organized, and accountable

Job Tags

Relief, Flexible hours, Weekend work

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