Supervising Physician (Independent Contractor)
About Optima Medical Optima Medical is an Arizona-based medical group consisting of 30 locations and over 130+ medical providers, who care for more than 200,000 patients statewide. Our mission is to improve the quality of life throughout Arizona by helping communities "Live Better, Live Longer" through personalized healthcare, with a focus on preventing the nation’s top leading causes of death. We go beyond primary care with a full spectrum of services including cardiovascular health services, behavioral health, allergy testing and immunotherapy, in-house lab testing, imaging, chronic disease management, and other specialty health services. We aspire to aid the growth of our company by welcoming the most qualified and deserving candidates aboard. Role Overview We are seeking a Supervising Physician to partner with our clinical team and provide supervisory oversight for Physician Assistants practicing within a primary care setting. This role is ideal for a physician with a strong outpatient background who is comfortable providing guidance, clinical oversight, and availability while working remotely. The Supervising Physician serves in a collaborative, non‑clinical capacity focused on supervision, compliance, and support—not direct patient care.
Key Responsibilities
Provide supervising physician services as an independent contractor in accordance with state regulations and practice requirements Remotely supervise up to six (6) Physician Assistants employed by the Practice Be available for consultation, guidance, and clinical oversight as required Review and co‑sign charts, protocols, or documentation as required by regulation or practice policy Support quality assurance and clinical compliance efforts Collaborate with clinical leadership to ensure safe and effective patient care delivery Maintain appropriate availability and responsiveness to supervised providers
Qualifications
MD or DO from an accredited medical school Board Certified or Board Eligible in a primary care specialty preferred Active, unrestricted medical license (state‑specific requirements apply) Experience in an outpatient primary care setting Prior experience supervising Advanced Practice Providers preferred Strong communication skills and comfort working in a collaborative, remote environment Position Details Independent Contractor (1099) Remote / Non‑Clinical Flexible schedule No direct patient care required Apply To This Job