Remote Telehealth for Physicians in Illinois
Telehealth opportunities for physicians in Illinois. 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 Illinois?
- You must be an actively practicing clinician.
- Have an active Illinois 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 Illinois as a physician
The state of Illinois accepts both physical and online applications, however the online application process is approximately 3 weeks faster in processing time. The state of Illinois also requires physicians to obtain a medical license, controlled substance license and a DEA license in order to practice medicine.
Average Application Processing Time
8 weeks
Interstate Medical Licensure Compact State?
Yes
Licensure Requirements
Supporting Documents/Requirements:
- Medical education verification and transcripts
- USMLE or COMLEX-USA exams
- Accredited residency program
- Criminal background check
- Previous licenses’ verification
Licensing Fees:
- Application Fee: $700
Training
- 5 attempts at all USMLE Steps & COMLEX levels
- 7 years to complete USMLE, No limit on COMLEX
- 2 years of Postgraduate training
- Illinois Accepts FCVS
Licensure CME & Renewal
Licenses in the state of Illinois need to be renewed every three years and require 150 hours of CME during this three year period.
For full and complete Illinois licensing requirements and information visit: https://idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/physicians.html
Not licensed in Illinois? Here’s how to get started.
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