Telehealth Doctor at Alternaleaf - Remote WA Role — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
This role is fully remote and work-from-home, but it carries a critical geographic constraint: you must be based in Western Australia and hold unrestricted AHPRA registration. This is not a location-independent position in the traditional digital nomad sense — Australian medical licensing regulations tie you firmly to Australia, and specifically to WA prescribing laws for Schedule 8 medications.
The required availability window of 3pm–9pm AWST (UTC+8) means you cannot practically perform this role from most other time zones without working unusual hours. Neighboring AWST-compatible locations (e.g., Bali, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur) might technically align on time zone, but AHPRA registration and WA-specific prescribing regulations legally require you to be resident and licensed in Australia.
For digital nomads who are also licensed Australian doctors, this role does offer some lifestyle flexibility:
- Work-from-home setup with a laptop provided — no clinic commute.
- Shift-based evening work leaves mornings and early afternoons free.
- Contract-based engagement gives scheduling autonomy outside booked shifts.
At $60/consult with 4–6 consults/hour, you can earn $240–$360/hour — potentially high enough to fund significant travel between shifts. However, the AHPRA and WA residency requirements make this role unsuitable for anyone wishing to work while traveling internationally.
Company Description
Alternaleaf is Australia's largest telehealth provider of its kind, delivering safe and trusted services for over 200,000 patients. Founded in 2021 as part of Montu, our goal is to help Australians access alternative care with ease via telehealth consultations with experienced nurses and doctors.
This role is a Western Australian based, fully work-from-home position.
Job Description
Our doctors blend evidence-based practice with innovative approaches to support thousands of patients across Australia. We are seeking experienced AHPRA-registered doctors to join our telehealth team.
This is a fully remote, Western Australian based role, ideally suited to doctors who can work late afternoons and evenings — with a preference for availability between 3pm–9pm WA time, with some flexibility to support patient demand.
The role:
- Deliver high quality consults across a broad range of presentations and age groups.
- Doctors must be familiar with prescribing regulations in Western Australia and confident managing Schedule 8 medications within a telehealth environment.
- Manage clinical assessments, prescriptions (S4 & S8), and follow-up consults.
- Work closely with nurses and doctor support teams to streamline care.
- Maintain complete documentation and compliance in a digital-first environment.
- Embrace digital tools to optimise patient outcomes and service efficiency.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to patient care and continuity of care.
Qualifications
We're looking for reliable doctors who excel in fast-paced, digital-first settings and are motivated to make a meaningful impact in an evolving clinical landscape. The consult rate is $60 per consult, with an expected 4 to 6 consults each hour, and additional incentives available for increased availability.
You bring:
- Unrestricted AHPRA registration.
- Strong understanding of prescribing regulations in Western Australia and confidence managing Schedule 8 medications.
- Excellent time management with the ability to confidently manage 10-minute consults (4–6 patients/hour).
- Familiarity with privacy laws, RTPM, S8 regulation, and medico-legal obligations.
- Strong clinical judgement, with an evidence-based and harm-reduction mindset.
- Strong documentation and administrative skills.
- Experience working across multiple digital platforms and navigating technology efficiently.
- Punctual, reliable, and responsive — you value team collaboration and continuity of patient care.
Additional Information
What we offer:
- Laptop provided for all contractors so your tech is taken care of.
- Support from our RN team who conduct all initial patient consults, making your job easier.
- Support from a Doctor Support lead for ongoing guidance and training.
- Access to our education platform SAGED.
- We will pay for you to get your authorised prescriber licence and guide you through it.
We are committed to facilitating a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.
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