Telehealth Doctor Career - S8 Prescribing & High Pay in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
This role sits at the intersection of telehealth innovation and clinical medicine, making it a compelling opportunity for doctors looking to diversify beyond traditional brick-and-mortar practice. Alternaleaf, part of the well-funded Montu group, is a genuine market leader in Australian cannabis telehealth — a sector that has grown rapidly since TGA rescheduling.
Compensation analysis: At $60/consult and 4–6 consults per hour, effective earning potential is approximately $240–$360/hour. For a 6-hour evening shift, that's $1,440–$2,160 per shift — highly competitive compared to standard GP locum rates of $150–$200/hour. Additional incentives for increased availability further sweeten the deal.
Skills developed in this role:
- Schedule 8 prescribing expertise — a niche and increasingly in-demand competency.
- High-volume, time-pressured clinical decision making (10-min consults).
- Digital-first clinical workflows and multi-platform proficiency.
- Telehealth-specific medico-legal knowledge (privacy, RTPM, S8 regulation).
Green flags: Laptop provided, authorised prescriber licence paid for by employer, structured onboarding via SAGED platform, and RN pre-screening reduces your cognitive load per consult.
Considerations: This is a contractor role, not an employment position — meaning no leave entitlements or superannuation contributions. The pace (4–6 consults/hour) is demanding. Best suited for doctors seeking high-earning supplementary income or those genuinely passionate about alternative medicine telehealth as a primary practice model.
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 Western Australian 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.
This is a fully remote, Western Australian based role, ideally suited to doctors who can work late afternoons and evenings — with a preference for availability between 3pm–9pm WA time, with some flexibility to support patient demand.
The role:
- Deliver high quality consults across a broad range of presentations and age groups.
- Doctors must be familiar with prescribing regulations in Western Australia and confident managing Schedule 8 medications within a telehealth environment.
- 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.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to patient care and continuity of 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:
- Unrestricted AHPRA registration.
- Strong understanding of prescribing regulations in Western Australia and confidence managing Schedule 8 medications.
- 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 administrative skills.
- Experience working across multiple digital platforms and navigating technology efficiently.
- Punctual, reliable, and responsive — you value team collaboration and continuity of patient care.
Additional Information
What we offer:
- Laptop provided for all contractors so your tech is taken care of.
- Support from our RN team who conduct all initial patient consults, making your job easier.
- Support from a Doctor Support lead for ongoing guidance and training.
- Access to our education platform SAGED.
- We will pay for you to get your authorised prescriber licence and guide you through it.
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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