Remote Telehealth for Physicians in California
Telehealth opportunities for physicians in California. Join a network of more than 2,000 nationwide clinicians.
The Benefits of Working in Telemedicine
100% Remote
Work and see patients from anywhere.
Work and see patients from anywhere.
Earn Extra Income
Telemedicine is a great side gig for nurse practitioners.
Telemedicine is a great side gig for nurse practitioners.
Flexible Scheduling
Say goodbye to rigid clinic schedules.
Say goodbye to rigid clinic schedules.
In-Demand
Telehealth is growing, and so is the need for virtual clinicians.
Telehealth is growing, and so is the need for virtual clinicians.
Do What You Love
Trained on 100+ clinically-vetted protocols.
Trained on 100+ clinically-vetted protocols.
How do I become a remote physician in California?
- You must be an actively practicing clinician.
- Have an active California license.
- No malpractice on your record.
- Good to go on all the above? Apply!
In-Demand State Licenses For Physicians
State licensure requirements will be added as they become available.
How many state licenses do I need to work in telehealth?
For physicians, there’s a few ways to look at it. If you’re licensed in the below “in-demand” states, then that might be good enough. Generally, we recommend having 3-4 state licenses.
States where demand is highest:
Why do you need to be licensed in multiple states?
The beauty of telehealth is that patients can access care from anywhere. To meet that demand, providers who hold multi-state licenses stand out - they can treat more patients across more regions, opening more of the country to their practice.
How to get licensed in the state of California as a physician
The Medical Board of California accepts applications via the mail or through their online application portal. And all Osteopathic physicians and surgeons are licensed and regulated by the Osteopathic Medical Board of California.
Average Application Processing Time
4-5 months
Interstate Medical Licensure Compact State?
No
Licensure Requirements
Licensing Fees: $808
Supporting Documents/Requirements:
- Medical School Verification and Transcripts
- USMLE or COMLEX Scores
- Postgraduate Training Verification
- California Law and Ethics Exam
- Criminal background check
- CME requirements
- ECFMG Verification (Foreign graduates)
Training
- 4 attempts at USMLE, step 3 no limits for COMLEX
- 1 year minimum postgraduate training required
- For IMG: 2 years minimum postgraduate training required
- Limited acceptance of FCVS
Licensure CME & Renewal
California requires physicians to complete a minimum of 50 hours of approved CME during each biennial renewal cycle.
For full and complete California licensing requirements and information visit: https://www.mbc.ca.gov/Licensing/
Not licensed in California? Here’s how to get started.
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