Role Overview
Understood Care is hiring a mid-level Telehealth Physician (Remote). This is a part-time remote role, with the team based in Remote. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Telehealth Physician - Remote
At Understood Care, our mission is to bridge the healthcare gap for Medicare patients who would like some help navigating the complex healthcare system.
Understood Care matches Medicare patients with an assistant with healthcare expertise (known as a Patient Advocate). Patient Advocates help patients with anything patients need in order to access care - booking appointments, finding transportation, ordering medical equipment and much more.
The role:
In this position, you will conduct audio or video patient intake appointments, which is a 20-30 minute appointment to understand the challenges that the patient is facing. You will determine if a patient is suited to receive patient advocacy under the principals of Principal Illness Navigation and/or Community Health Integration. This role does not require diagnosing or prescribing.
You will also collaborate closely with our technology team to develop innovative AI tools that enhance the clinical experience.
We are seeking a physician who is passionate about improving care access for the Medicare population and is excited to work at an early stage startup. As we serve the Medicare population, you will primarily be working with seniors.
Responsibilities:
- Thrives in a fast-paced, startup environment
- Cares deeply about medicare aged patients and patient advocacy
- Prior experience working with Medicare patients
- Very well versed in technology and can learn new technologies quickly
- prior experience delivering care via Telehealth is a plus
- Positive attitude and bias towards action
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Qualifications:
- Board certification in family medicine or internal medicine
- Active member of an IMLC state and open to acquiring additional licensure. IMLC member states are AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, WA, WV, WI, WY, GU
- PTAN/PECOS account (registration and enrollment with Medicare)
Role:
This is a remote, part-time role with the ability to evolve into a full time role. We would prefer a minimum of 10 hours a week, though week to week availability is flexible.
Compensation:
Rate: $125/hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Telehealth Physician (Remote) position at Understood Care?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Understood Care. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Is the Telehealth Physician (Remote) role at Understood Care remote?
Yes. This is a remote role. The team is based in Remote, but the position itself does not require relocating to that office.
What does a Telehealth Physician (Remote) at Understood Care earn?
Understood Care has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Telehealth Physician (Remote) role at Understood Care posted?
This role was posted on April 17, 2026 (65 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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