GetMeOuttaThisMess Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 PA Telemedicine Providers TeleCure - Dallas, TX Apply from your phone Virtual Urgent Care Clinic is looking for a Texas based Medical Doctor and/or Physician Assistant for Immediate Hire. JOB SUMMARY: Treat patients on-the-go or from the comfort of your own home. When a patient is ready, you will receive a notification on your mobile device and you can choose whether or not to take the consultation. The patients have all been triaged by an MA, giving you the ability to review the patients' health records prior to speaking with them. We only treat patients without serious pre-existing health conditions for common illnesses which are not life threatening. List of Conditions We Treat: 1) Cough, Cold and Flu 2) Sinus, ear and eye infection 3) Headache 4) Bronchitis 5) Acne and skin conditions 6) Stomach ache 7) Allergies 8) Urinary Tract Infections MEDICAL LIABILITY INSURANCE: 1. All of our providers are covered under our medical liability insurance. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 1. Successfully graduated from an accredited program. 2. Successful completion of clinical affiliations. 3. Must possess a current license to practice medicine in the state of TX and TX DEA license. 4. Knowledge of advanced medical terminology. 5. Knowledge of basic ER, internal medicine, generalist, occupational medicine, and family practice procedures. LANGUAGE SKILLS: 1. Ability to communicate in English both verbally and written. 2. An exceptional communicator, orally and written. 3. Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively and courteously deal with patients and families, clients, coworkers, clinical staff and physicians. COMPENSATION: 1. $5 per 5 minutes of video conferencing with a patient ($60 - $70 per hour). Please send us a copy of your resume and we will get back to you within 48 hours. And all his w/o a stethoscope, otoscope, tongue blade. Oh, BTW, don't miss the need to be able to prescribe narcs/controlled substances. Medicine in your PJ's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paula Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Most of those illnesses don't need to be treated by a medical provider. They just need to call Mom or buy some OTC medicines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetMeOuttaThisMess Posted February 19, 2014 Author Share Posted February 19, 2014 I don't disagree. It's just that isolated bronchitis that's an actual pneumonia or that stomach ache that's the ruptured, smoldering appy that would concern me. That would be a lot of chit-chat to reach that $70/hr for 8 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PACdan Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 The apps are popping up for cell phones and telemed companies like American Well are spamming twitter with slogans like "Don't wait in line at Urgent Care, talk to a doctor now!"Sounds like a horrible idea to me, but it's nothing new. Just more widely available to the public due to smart phones/webcams.Sent from the Satellite of Love using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paula Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Agree. This is one area of medicine I will be staying away from. Not for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paula Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I can see it now. Get the ap, submit debit card payment, talk to the "doc" go to the pharmacy to pick up your Z-pack and when you pull out your debit card to pay, it is declined. You check you bank account and your whole account is at zero including savings. Great scam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelseff Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 ^^^^ me too Paula, If I did, my great mentor would be turning over in his grave... I don't disagree. It's just that isolated bronchitis that's an actual pneumonia or that stomach ache that's the ruptured, smoldering appy that would concern me. That would be a lot of chit-chat to reach that $70/hr for 8 hours. Was thinking the same thing.... Sent by my Samsung S4 Active via Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetMeOuttaThisMess Posted February 19, 2014 Author Share Posted February 19, 2014 I can see it now...video chat, Eastern European accent, cigarette hanging out from a lipstick encrusted pair of lips, with a pink terry cloth robe on. And this is the provider! OK, so there's nothing on TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paula Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I can see it now...video chat, Eastern European accent, cigarette hanging out from a lipstick encrusted pair of lips, with a pink terry cloth robe on. And this is the provider! OK, so there's nothing on TV. Sounds like me on a Saturday, without the cigarette or accent, unless you can count my mid-western twang with a bit of ya, sure ya betcha and yooper idioms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetMeOuttaThisMess Posted February 19, 2014 Author Share Posted February 19, 2014 Whatcha wanna bet they don't even realize that they have to have a Tx licensed physician for board supervision approval if it's a PA that applies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paula Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 From their web site: We can safely and legally perform many urgent care medical procedures over the phone. They also treat Erectile Dysfunction and STD's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetMeOuttaThisMess Posted February 19, 2014 Author Share Posted February 19, 2014 C'mon Paula, we all know that it's just a "yeast infection". I just saw the same thing at their website. Surprised they don't list "low T" as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paula Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I wonder what type of urgent care medical procedures they perform over the phone????? A hearing test? Can you hear me now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetMeOuttaThisMess Posted February 19, 2014 Author Share Posted February 19, 2014 Visual acuity and speech. "Honey, can you give me the CC expiration date?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paula Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Laughter is good medicine. I've had my chuckles tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PACdan Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 The sad part is, there is probably a EULA when you install/run the app where you must waive your right to sue the telemed company for damages, misdiagnosis. Or you are forced to agree to binding arbitration like with Microsoft. I'm sure the company shifts legal responsibility squarely on the contracted providers as well. No good kids. Sent from the Satellite of Love using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetMeOuttaThisMess Posted February 19, 2014 Author Share Posted February 19, 2014 OMG! Slip diarrhea lady their number! Thank you. I'll be here all week. Two shows on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetMeOuttaThisMess Posted February 19, 2014 Author Share Posted February 19, 2014 PACdan, if that's the case then sign me up and watch for me on HGTV as I find my Hawaiian property and Telemedicine from beachside! Shoot! Not even my burned out old self could do that...I don't think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcdavis Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 North Caroliana BME will not allow this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoRyou Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 One word - SCARY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoRyou Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Medicine in your PJ's! Couldn't resist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyblu Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Since when are headaches and "stomach aches" not potentially life threatening? If they wouldn't get triaged to UC in a brick-and-mortar institution, they certainly shouldn't be assessed by Skype! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetMeOuttaThisMess Posted February 19, 2014 Author Share Posted February 19, 2014 skyblu, missed you last night during Hawaii talk. I think you share the same concerns that all others have. I missed the detail regarding Skype communication I guess. I was wondering how the communication took place, though not enough to go back and look. Paula, here she is once she got out of her robe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyblu Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Make up the guest room in your telemedicine-funded Hawaii mansion for me! I don't know if it's via Skype. Maybe it's just phone? That's even worse. It reminds me of the ludicrous House episode where he video-chats with someone in Antarctica and just talks a mechanic through performing a cranial trephination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PACdan Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Make up the guest room in your telemedicine-funded Hawaii mansion for me! I don't know if it's via Skype. Maybe it's just phone? That's even worse. It reminds me of the ludicrous House episode where he video-chats with someone in Antarctica and just talks a mechanic through performing a cranial trephination. Great episode! ;) Yup it's via Skype or a "Face Time" like app on your smart phone. You enter the call and "cam" with the provider. They dispense prescriptions electronically. Sent from the Satellite of Love using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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