Remote Clinician

Overview

Join to apply for the Remote Clinician role at Optimus Health Care. Optimus Health Care is the largest provider of primary health care services in Fairfield County, with multiple locations in Bridgeport, Stratford, and Stamford. The position is full-time and remote within the United States, offering schedule flexibility while maintaining connection to our mission of accessible, equitable care.

The Adult Remote Clinician (MD, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant) will support the delivery of comprehensive primary care services through telehealth, focusing on high-quality, patient-centered care. This role involves conducting virtual visits, managing routine and acute clinical needs, and supporting care continuity through the Epic EHR system.

Orientation and onboarding will be onsite in Stratford/Bridgeport, CT. A key component includes managing and responding to clinical in-basket items on behalf of clinicians who are out on PTO, medical leave, or who have exited the organization. Responsibilities include reviewing lab and imaging results, responding to patient messages, processing refill requests, and ensuring time-sensitive issues are addressed appropriately.

The clinician will collaborate with physicians, care teams, and operational staff to support clinical workflows and uphold quality standards in a remote setting. A Physician in this role may also supervise physician assistants or collaborate with nurse practitioners within the organization as needed.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Manage clinical in-baskets including reviewing and responding to test results, patient messages, medication refill requests, and care coordination tasks.
• Provide coverage for clinician in-baskets when clinicians are on leave, PTO, or no longer with the organization, ensuring timely patient follow-up and continuity of care.
• Communicate with patients and care team members regarding time-sensitive issues that arise in the absence of the primary care clinician.
• Provide remote patient care through telehealth (video or phone) visits for acute, chronic, and preventative health needs.
• Conduct comprehensive health assessments, including review of medical history, medication reconciliation, and lifestyle evaluations.
• Develop and implement treatment plans for common primary care conditions under established protocols and scope of practice.
• Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests (e.g., labs, imaging) and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Prescribe medications and other therapies in accordance with state licensure and organizational protocols.
• Provide patient education and counseling related to chronic disease management, lifestyle modification, and preventative care.
• Identify and manage behavioral health concerns as appropriate, collaborating with behavioral health clinicians for integrative care.
• Coordinate referrals to specialists and other services as needed.
• Participate in care team huddles or meetings to virtually coordinate care with physicians, nurses, care managers, and other team members.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic health record.
• Adhere to clinical guidelines, quality standards, and organization policies, including HIPAA and telehealth-specific regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Qualifications

• Must hold MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school and be board certified.
• Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program with successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program and board certified by the ANCC and AANPCB.
• Graduate of an AMA-accredited Physician Assistant program and board certified by the NCCPA.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years providing direct patient care in a primary care setting as a member of an interdisciplinary care team.
• Licensure/Certification: Must be licensed to practice in the State of Connecticut.
• CPR certification preferred but not required.
• Language: Bilingual English; Spanish desirable but not required.

Working for Optimus

• Outpatient, fast-paced environment focused on quality patient care.
• 100% outpatient setting.
• Excellent health and welfare benefits.
• Competitive compensation.
• Commitment to serving the community in a patient-centered, multilingual environment.

Optimus is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees as protected by applicable federal and/or state law.