Telehealth Physician (1099 - Independent Contractor)

9amHealth is an AI-enabled virtual specialty care platform focused on managing high-cost chronic conditions at scale. The company partners with employers, health plans, and pharmacy benefit managers to deliver comprehensive, cost-effective medical care for individuals living with obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. Members receive access to specialized clinicians, including endocrinologists, obesity medicine specialists, and clinical pharmacists, at-home lab testing, prescription medications, and lifestyle support.

9amHealth was founded in 2021 and is backed by leading healthcare investors like Define Ventures, SemperVirens, 7Wire Ventures, and The Cigna Group Ventures.

9amHealth is a Virtual Cardiometabolic Care company, a first of its kind, whole body approach to preventing and treating diabetes, high blood pressure, dyslipidemia, and obesity. We provide a healthcare experience for members with virtual specialty physicians, at home lab tests, continuous glucose monitors, home delivered medications, and personalized meal plans.

What it is

Independent Contractor Role

We are seeking licensed physicians to serve as Independent Contractor Telehealth Physicians for 9amHealth. As an independent contractor, you will provide synchronous video appointments to patients with cardiometabolic conditions. This role is limited to conducting real-time medical consultations.

What you’ll do

• Conduct synchronous telehealth consultations with patients as scheduled by 9amHealth for cardiometabolic conditions (diabetes, hypertension, obesity, hyperlipidemia).

• Perform medical assessments appropriate to the encounter, review patient histories, and address patient concerns within the scope of the appointment.

• Provide medical recommendations, prescriptions, or referrals as appropriate, consistent with state medical licensure and applicable standards of care.

• Maintain accurate documentation of patient encounters in 9amHealth’s electronic health record system, limited to information generated during the synchronous visit.

What you’ll need

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.

• Active board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Obesity Medicine, or a related specialty.

• Experience treating cardiometabolic conditions including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and obesity.

• Active medical license in the state(s) where services are provided.

• Strong communication skills and ability to deliver care virtually.

• Prior telemedicine experience preferred.

Independent Contractor Terms

• This is a 1099 independent contractor engagement.

• Contractors are not employees of 9amHealth and are not eligible for employee benefits.

• Contractors retain control over how and when services are provided, subject only to applicable scheduling commitments and medical/legal requirements.

• Contractors are responsible for maintaining their own licensure, and tax obligations.

• Engagements are non-exclusive; physicians may provide services to other entities simultaneously.

Commitment to Compliance & Equity

9amHealth complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding independent contractor relationships. We welcome applications from a diverse range of physicians, including those from BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and underrepresented communities.

What you can expect at 9amHealth

At 9amHealth, you'll join the exciting environment of a startup with the stability of highly experienced founders that have successfully built a business from scratch. We foster a collaborative learning mindset and a passion for improvement. You'll work with a brand-new product alongside a small, flexible team of people eager to shape technology, infrastructure, and culture.

Our team members are spread across the globe, with physical sites in San Diego, California, and Vienna, Austria, but we value your culture regardless of where you work.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, along with flexible PTO and work from home options. We provide a professional development budget and support continuing education, empowering our team to grow alongside the company. Team members have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on chronic disease management and patient outcomes while contributing to a collaborative, mission driven culture focused on improving healthcare accessibility and affordability.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

Diabetes disproportionately impacts BIPOC (black, indigenous, and people of color) communities. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects our patients and creating a positive healthcare experience for them. We welcome applications from people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, and foreign born residents.