1099 Virtual Urgent Care Physician | Cold & Flu Seasonal | Part or Full Time

Virtual Urgent Care Physician (1099) – Cold & Flu Season 2026/2027

Position Overview

We are seeking board-certified Physicians to provide virtual urgent care services during the 2026–2027 Cold & Flu season. This is a fully remote, 1099 contract opportunity with flexible scheduling options, making it an excellent fit for physicians looking for seasonal supplemental income or a full-time remote opportunity.

Physicians will evaluate and treat patients of all ages via video visits while working in a fast-paced, collaborative virtual care environment focused on delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.

Schedule & Contract

Contract Type: 1099 Seasonal Contract

Expected Start Dates:
August – December 2026 (varies by provider)

Estimated Contract End:
February – April 2027, depending on patient volume and business needs.

Scheduling Options

Part-Time

• 20 hours/week
• Weekday shifts generally between 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM (local time)
• Every other weekend (Saturday & Sunday)

Modified Full-Time

• 32 hours/week
• Weekday shifts between:
  • 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM, or
  • 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• Every other weekend

Full-Time

• 40 hours/week
• Same weekday shift options
• Every fourth weekend

Schedules are assigned based on business needs and patient demand.

Blackout Period: No extended time off is permitted during Thanksgiving week or between December 15, 2026 – January 5, 2027.

Compensation

• Base Pay: $90/hour
• Productivity Bonus: $35 for each completed visit above the required productivity threshold

Example:
During an 8-hour shift, physicians are expected to complete at least 24 patient visits. Completing 30 visits would result in:

• Base hourly compensation
• Plus an additional $210 productivity bonus (6 additional visits × $35)

Responsibilities

• Provide virtual urgent care visits via secure video platform
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages
• Obtain medical histories and perform virtual assessments
• Order and interpret appropriate laboratory testing
• Develop evidence-based treatment plans
• Educate patients regarding diagnoses and treatment recommendations
• Complete documentation within required timeframes
• Maintain productivity, quality, and patient satisfaction standards
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams

Qualifications

Required

• MD or DO
• Completion of an accredited 3-year residency (or equivalent)
• Active ABMS or AOA Board Certification
• Minimum 3 years of Urgent Care or high-volume Family Medicine experience
• Comfortable treating pediatric and adult patients
• Active unrestricted medical licenses in multiple states
• IMLC participation or eligibility
• Active Medicare status
• Successful completion of USMLE
• Excellent communication and technology skills

Multi-State Licensing Requirements

Candidates should possess 4–5 active state medical licenses.

Physicians must hold at least two licenses in the following priority states:

• Alabama
• Georgia
• Indiana
• Mississippi
• Missouri
• Oklahoma
• South Carolina
• Tennessee

Additional licenses are welcomed. Texas and Florida licenses are beneficial but do not satisfy the primary licensing requirement.

Productivity Expectations

Physicians should be comfortable practicing in a high-volume virtual environment.

Expected performance includes:

• Approximately 2.5–3.5 patient visits per hour
• Timely documentation
• High patient satisfaction scores
• Excellent attendance and schedule adherence

Training

• Two-day paid virtual training
• Monday & Tuesday
• 16 paid hours total
• Begins at 9:30 AM CST

Equipment

Providers are responsible for supplying their own computer and home office equipment that meets technical requirements.