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 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.
