Opportunity

Telehealth Physician Career at Wheel - Grow in Virtual Care in Columbus

Location Columbus
Company Wheel
Source jobicy
Posted 2026-08-27 09:42:21

Career & Market Insight

This is a compelling opportunity for physicians wanting to transition fully into virtual/telehealth practice, one of the fastest-growing segments of U.S. healthcare. Here's how it stacks up from a career perspective:

Compensation: No salary figures are disclosed, but Wheel advertises "unlimited and uncapped earnings" on a contract (1099) basis. Telehealth physicians typically earn $100–$180/hour on platforms like this. At 36 hours/week, annual earnings could reach $180K–$330K+ — competitive with employed family medicine roles, with the added benefit of multi-company access. However, as a contractor, you bear the cost of self-employment taxes and personal benefits not covered here.

Skills developed: This role sharpens asynchronous clinical decision-making, structured SOAP documentation, and virtual-first patient communication — all high-demand skills as healthcare continues its digital shift. NP supervision experience also adds a leadership dimension valuable for future medical director roles.

Green flags:

  • Malpractice insurance with tail coverage is included — a significant financial protection often omitted in contractor arrangements.
  • Multi-company exposure broadens clinical breadth across primary care, urgent care, weight management, and dermatology.
  • Wheel handles credentialing and onboarding — lower administrative friction than managing independent telehealth contracts.

Red flags to note: The 36-hour weekly commitment with weekend obligations is closer to a full-time employee schedule despite contractor status. Physicians should confirm IRS contractor classification standards apply and negotiate scope carefully before signing.

Wheel Medical Group is seeking physicians to join our network of world-class clinicians delivering virtual care. A California license and IMLC LOQ is required to be considered for the role.

About Wheel Medical Group

Wheel Medical Group is a physician-owned professional corporation that serves patients across the United States, evolving the traditional care ecosystem by equipping the nation's most innovative companies with a premier platform to deliver high-quality virtual care at scale. We offer proven strategies and cutting-edge technologies to foster consumer engagement, build brand loyalty, and maximize return on investment. Wheel solutions include configurable virtual care programs, an intuitive consumer interface, and access to a nationwide network of board-certified clinicians. Discover how Wheel is transforming the future of healthcare by visiting www.wheel.com.

Wheel is redefining what it means to practice virtual care. Our platform integrates real-time payer intelligence, automated clinical filtering, and streamlined documentation workflows — reducing administrative burden and allowing clinicians to focus on outcomes. By operating as the infrastructure layer behind leading telehealth brands, Wheel offers physicians scale, stability, and the ability to work efficiently across diverse care models.

About the Role

Wheel Medical Group offers a better way to work in virtual care by enabling clinicians to work with multiple telehealth companies — all in one platform. Clinicians in our nationwide network are credentialed, trained, and matched with vetted companies delivering the highest quality patient care. You could have the opportunity to provide care in a number of programs such as:

  • Primary Care
  • Urgent Care
  • Women's Health
  • Men's Health
  • Weight Management
  • Dermatology
  • Pediatrics

What You'll Do:

  • Deliver high-quality, evidence-based asynchronous and synchronous virtual care.
  • Review comprehensive patient intake information, including medical history, medication lists, and patient-submitted photos, to ensure safe and appropriate prescribing decisions.
  • Conduct thorough clinical assessments aligned with Wheel clinical guidelines, utilizing clinical snippets and workflows to tailor education and treatment plans.
  • Prescribe medications responsibly, ensuring alignment with patient eligibility, formulary guidance, and safety parameters such as blood pressure ranges, contraindicated medications, and clinical red flags.
  • Document each patient encounter using a complete and structured SOAP note, including rationale for prescribing or referring, patient counseling, and follow-up recommendations.
  • 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 physician (Family, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine)
  • Must be a member of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) and hold an IMLC Letter of Qualification
  • License requirement: must be licensed in CA. Clinicians with multiple licenses will be prioritized.
  • Must be willing to obtain additional licenses as requested
  • 2+ years of clinical experience in emergency, urgent care, or family medicine/primary care
  • Clinician must be comfortable with clinical weight management
  • Schedule: Must work 36 clinic hours per week, 8am–8pm CST, Monday–Sunday (1 weekend shift per week)
  • Must be available for 4 hours per week of NP supervision work; weekly clinic hours will be adjusted to support supervision as required
  • Ability to perform both synchronous and asynchronous consults
  • Experience treating pediatric patients preferred
  • Outstanding clinical expertise
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Comfortable with technology

Benefits:

  • Multiple telehealth opportunities. With just one application, one credentialing effort, and one schedule, Wheel offers a simple and flexible way to work with multiple telehealth companies. Unlimited and uncapped earnings.
  • Work on your schedule. Create your own schedule and work when you want, whether that's evenings, part-time, or full-time.
  • 100% remote. Provide rewarding patient care from the comfort and safety of your home or office.
  • 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.
  • Simple to use. Utilize our secure and HIPAA-compliant platform that includes video conferencing, scheduling, and patient information tools.
  • We protect clinicians. We vet all of our telehealth company partners for clinical safety and standard of care procedures to help protect your clinical practice. We also provide malpractice insurance, including tail coverage.

Wheel Medical Group is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We welcome and consider all qualified applicants for contract opportunities without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a fully remote physician position?
Yes, this role is 100% remote. You can deliver virtual patient care from your home or office without any requirement to visit a physical clinic.
What licenses are required to apply?
You must hold an active California medical license and an IMLC Letter of Qualification (LOQ). Clinicians with licenses in multiple states will be prioritized, and you must be willing to obtain additional licenses as requested.
What are the scheduling requirements for this role?
You must commit to 36 clinic hours per week between 8am–8pm CST, Monday through Sunday, including at least one weekend shift per week. An additional 4 hours per week of NP supervision work is also required.
Does Wheel Medical Group provide malpractice insurance?
Yes, Wheel provides malpractice insurance including tail coverage as part of their clinician support package, which is a significant benefit for contract physicians.
What types of care programs will I practice in?
You may be matched with programs across Primary Care, Urgent Care, Women's Health, Men's Health, Weight Management, Dermatology, and Pediatrics, depending on your qualifications and the needs of Wheel's partner companies.
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