Telehealth Doctor Contractor Role – AUD $60/Consult in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
Role Type & Flexibility: This is an independent contractor position (~10 hrs/week), making it ideal as a supplementary income stream rather than a primary career role. It suits PGY4+ doctors who want to diversify their clinical portfolio with telehealth experience without committing to full-time employment.
Compensation Analysis: At AUD $60/consult with 4–6 consults per hour, effective hourly earnings are approximately AUD $240–$360/hour — highly competitive for part-time medical contracting in Australia. Additional incentives for increased availability further boost earning potential. For context, GP contractor rates in Australia typically range AUD $130–$250/hour, making this rate attractive for experienced doctors comfortable with high-volume, short consults.
Skills Developed:
- Telehealth and digital-first clinical practice — a growing and in-demand skill set post-pandemic
- S4 & S8 prescribing in an alternative medicine context — niche but increasingly relevant
- High-volume, time-pressured consultations (10-minute consult management)
- Regulatory compliance: RTPM, privacy law, medico-legal documentation
Career Signals: Alternaleaf is part of Montu, a fast-growing health-tech company (founded 2021, 200,000+ patients). Green flags include structured onboarding, dedicated Team Leader support, and a harm-reduction clinical philosophy. A potential consideration: the high consult volume (4–6/hour) can be demanding, so doctors should assess whether the pace aligns with their preferred clinical style.
Company Description
Alternaleaf is Australia's largest telehealth provider of its kind, delivering safe and trusted services for over 200,000 patients. Founded in 2021 as part of Montu, our goal is to help Australians access alternative care with ease via telehealth consultations with experienced nurses and doctors.
This role is a Tasmanian-based, fully work-from-home position.
Job Description
Our doctors blend evidence-based practice with innovative approaches to support thousands of patients across Australia. We are seeking experienced AHPRA-registered doctors to join our telehealth team as independent contractors.
This is a fully remote, Tasmanian-based role, ideally suited to doctors who can commit to around 10 hours per week, with flexible scheduling to accommodate your existing commitments.
Our patient cohort is diverse, and this role requires doctors who are comfortable consulting across a broad range of presentations and age groups.
The role:
- Deliver high-quality telehealth consultations across a diverse patient base, including patients under 25
- Manage clinical assessments, prescriptions (S4 & S8), and follow-up consults
- Work closely with nurses and doctor support teams to streamline care
- Maintain complete documentation and compliance in a digital-first environment
- Embrace digital tools to optimise patient outcomes and service efficiency
- Have a commitment to our patients and their ongoing care
Qualifications
We're looking for reliable doctors who excel in fast-paced, digital-first settings and are motivated to make a meaningful impact in an evolving clinical landscape. The consult rate is $60 per consult, with an expected 4 to 6 consults each hour, and additional incentives available for increased availability.
You bring:
- MBBS or equivalent and an unrestricted AHPRA registration (Minimum PGY4)
- Excellent time management with the ability to confidently manage 10-minute consults (4–6 patients/hour)
- Familiarity with privacy laws, RTPM, S8 regulation, and medico-legal obligations
- Strong clinical judgement, with an evidence-based and harm-reduction mindset
- Strong documentation and admin skills
- Experience working with multiple digital platforms and navigating tech efficiently
- Punctual, reliable and responsive qualities – you value team collaboration and patient continuity
Additional Information
By joining Alternaleaf, you become part of a driven and supportive team committed to helping you thrive. Our Education team will take you through a thorough orientation program to ensure you are confident and well prepared for consults. You will also have a dedicated Team Leader available during clinic hours for any queries to help you stay supported and informed.
We are committed to facilitating a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.
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