Associate Physician, Virtual Weight Management Expert Services

Teladoc Health Canada is seeking Canadian-licensed physicians to join our growing national team of virtual clinicians. This remote opportunity allows physicians to help shape the future of healthcare delivery while improving access to high-quality expert care for patients across Canada.

Serving more than 9 million Canadians for over 20 years, Teladoc Health is the global leader in virtual care, operating in 175 countries. Founded on the belief that great healthcare should always be within reach, we provide a broad range of services including general telehealth, expert medical services, and mental health care.

Our mission is grounded in physician engagement, clinical excellence, patient safety, and healthcare innovation. We are committed to advancing health equity and improving access for rural, remote, and underserved populations, including Indigenous communities.

About the Expert Medical Services (EMS) Program

The Expert Medical Services (EMS) Program Specialty Care connects Members with specialty-matched physicians who provide guidance on diagnoses, treatment options, and weight related concerns.

Through the EMS program, Specialty physicians collaborate closely with Teladoc Health’s internal clinical teams to deliver comprehensive, personalized Specialist recommendations. Our cases are completed through a secure, user-friendly virtual platform that enables document sharing, flexible scheduling across time zones, and detailed written reports for Member review.

The EMS program operates Monday to Friday during regular business hours (8am-8pm EST) and requires a higher level of clinical engagement and time commitment per case compared to standard telehealth services.

Teladoc’s EMS program is designed to support Members throughout their medical journey by:

• Facilitating remote opinions from specialty-matched clinicians for specialized support

• Collecting and reviewing medical records and diagnostic imaging to create a personalized health summary

• Providing tailored responses to Members’ medical questions from dedicated physicians related to weight management

• Offering tools and resources such as condition-specific educational materials, reputable websites, and recommendations to relevant support organizations and facilities

• When in-person care is required, assisting Members in identifying appropriate providers near their location, with limited support available for out-of-country recommendations and resources when appropriate

The Physicians main deliverables are:

• Ongoing clinical expertise for program improvement and development

• Collaboration with the nursing and administrative teams to ensure appropriate records and diagnostics testing results are obtained for case

• Completion of detailed Clinical Summary and member recommendations related to weight management

• Subsequent case reviews where necessary to provide ongoing member support

Associate Physician, Virtual Weight Management Expert Services - Role and Responsibilities:

The physician is responsible for reviewing each member’s case, preparing a concise clinical summary, and developing evidence-based recommendations tailored to the member’s health needs:

• Collaborate with medical, nursing, and administrative teams to support coordinated care.

• Complete a comprehensive clinical summary within four (4) business days of case receipt.

• Provide individualized recommendations for weight management concerns, with a primary focus on weight management-related issues, for external delivery to the member.

• Collaborate with the nurse case manager to develop and document a care plan, as appropriate to the member’s symptoms, which includes:

• Identification of primary health issues and concerns.

• Definition of clear, patient-centered goals.

• Selection of appropriate interventions for each goal, which may include lifestyle modifications, patient education, recommendations to obtain referrals to specialists, and other therapeutic strategies.

• A structured implementation plan outlining timelines, follow-ups, and check-ins.

• Maintain current clinical knowledge of weight management related conditions and evidence-based treatment practices.

• Perform additional duties as reasonably requested by medical leadership.

Qualifications

• Active Canadian medical license in good standing with a provincial medical regulatory authority

• Certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or College of Family Physicians of Canada or equivalent

• Proven record of strong clinical performance

• Residency in Canada is required

• Commitment to delivering high-quality, safe, and patient-centered care

• Strong interest in advancing virtual care and acting as a clinical ambassador

• Proficiency with electronic medical records and digital health platforms

• Multilingual abilities (English, French, or other languages) are considered an asset but are not required

Why join our Teladoc Health team?

• Impactful, Connected Healthcare: Support Canadians across the country including within rural regions & provincial health systems, at no cost to patients.

• Focus on Quality & Safety: A dedicated Quality team to keep abreast with all provincial standards, and maintaining the highest excellence on patient satisfaction.

• Collaborative, Supportive Network: Be a part of a diverse interdisciplinary team across Canada, that thrives on engagement, learning and growth .

• Flexible Practice: Working at the comfort of your home, with the flexibility to create your own schedule in advance and maintain the work-life balance you deserve.

• Expand your care coverage: Opportunity to expand your care coverage across Canada with multiple cross-licensing opportunities.

• Competitive compensation: We always remain competitive in the market, and payment is simple – no overhead and no invoicing required.

• Full Training provided: A dedicated Clinical Education & Training team to guide you through full training before taking your first consultation.

• Full administrative support: A dedicated Provider Liaison team to guide you through all things related to IT, scheduling, payment, and other administrative tasks, so that you can focus on what matters most: Quality patient care.

Want to learn more? No resume; no problem – Our Medical Leadership team is ready to chat! A dedicated team member will guide you throughout each step of the process. Let's connect & set up a brief intro chat, please email us at: canadarecruitment@teladochealth.com.

We may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted tools as part of our recruitment process, including to help review and assess applications. These tools support — but do not replace — human judgment. Our hiring team makes all final decisions.

At Teladoc Health we thrive on difference and individuality. Teladoc Health is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. If you require an accommodation for any stage of the recruitment process / interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please reach out to us at RecruitmentAccessibilityRequestsCanada@teladochealth.com.