Virtual Primary Care Physician (IM) - Independent Contractor (Telehealth, 100% Remote)

September 15, 2026

Location is 100% virtual

MD Live is onboarding independent contractors in certain US states/territories. Since our list of needed states changes quarterly, each application is reviewed individually to determine eligibility.

MD Live is the nation's global virtual care leader helping millions of people resolve their healthcare needs. We serve some of the top employer groups and healthcare systems nationwide, and offer self pay options for our patients as well.

Join MD LIVE's Virtual Primary Care (VPC) Physician Network.

As demand for accessible, longitudinal virtual primary care continues to grow, MD LIVE is expanding its network of dedicated primary care physicians committed to delivering high-quality, relationship-based care to patients across the country. Our VPC model allows physicians to build ongoing patient relationships while practicing evidence-based primary care in a flexible virtual environment. The program is supported by MD LIVE and The Cigna Group and serves millions of individuals with access to Virtual Primary Care benefits.

About the VPC Role

Our Virtual Primary Care physicians are board-certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine and provide comprehensive, longitudinal care for patients with both preventive and chronic healthcare needs. Physicians manage conditions and concerns commonly seen in outpatient primary care, including:

Diabetes
Hypertension
Hyperlipidemia
Obesity and GLP-1 management
Women's health and menopause care
Men's health concerns
Depression and anxiety
Preventive and wellness care

We are particularly interested in physicians who are passionate about patient engagement, chronic disease management, preventive health, and building meaningful patient relationships through a virtual care model.

Qualified candidates typically possess:

American Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
A minimum of 2-3 years of current outpatient primary care experience
Experience managing chronic conditions across diverse patient populations
A commitment to delivering exceptional patient-centered care

Additional experience in Lifestyle Medicine, Obesity Medicine, Women's Health, Men's Health, or telemedicine is highly valued.

Scheduling & Compensation

We ask physicians to commit a minimum of 10 hours per week of scheduled VPC availability, with opportunities to expand hours based on personal preference and patient demand.

We reimburse per completed consultation for Annual Wellness Visits, Routine or Follow-up Visits, and we also compensate for patient no-shows.

Why Physicians Choose MD LIVE

Our physicians appreciate:

Flexible scheduling
A fully virtual practice environment
The ability to focus on longitudinal patient relationships
Growing patient demand for virtual primary care services
Support from experienced clinical, operational, and credentialing teams
Opportunities to help shape the future of virtual primary care delivery

Qualifications: American Board Certified (Internal Medicine or Family Medicine)
*Minimum of 4 years clinical experience (post residency). Please note that this cannot be waived.
Active/unrestricted DEA
A minimum of 2-3 years of current outpatient primary care experience
Working Hours: MD Live telehealth is available 24/7.

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