Medical Practitioner - Telehealth

Employment Type: Part-time Location Type: Remote (Australia-based) Salary: Not specified

Company Description

Alternaleaf is Australia’s largest telehealth provider, delivering safe and trusted alternative health services for over 200,000 patients. Founded in 2021, Alternaleaf aims to provide an easier and more confident way for Australians to access alternative healthcare. The platform offers on-demand telehealth consultations with Ahpra-listed nurses and doctors, along with a personalized patient portal for ongoing support.

As part of the Montu ecosystem, Australia’s leading healthtech company focused on alternative healthcare, Alternaleaf is a digital health scale-up dedicated to clinical excellence. Montu has been recognized as Australia’s fastest-growing tech company in the Deloitte TechFast 50 for two consecutive years (#1 in 2022 and 2023), achieving remarkable revenue growth. It was also named #1 on LinkedIn’s Top Startups Australia 2024, solidifying its position as the largest business of its kind outside North America.

Job Description

Alternaleaf is seeking experienced Medical Practitioners to join its telehealth team on a permanent basis. Doctors at Alternaleaf combine evidence-based practice with innovation to support thousands of patients across Australia. This role requires a minimum commitment of 30.4 hours per week during structured clinic hours.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality telehealth consultations across a diverse patient base.
• 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.
• Contribute to clinical training, peer education, and governance initiatives.
• Operate effectively within a structured roster, ensuring peak-hour availability.
• Embrace digital tools to optimize patient outcomes and service efficiency.

Qualifications:

We are looking for dependable doctors who thrive in fast-paced, digital-first environments and wish to make a lasting impact in an evolving clinical space.

You bring:

• MBBS or equivalent qualification.
• Unrestricted AHPRA registration (Minimum PGY4).
• Experience in emergency, urgent care, high-volume GP, or telehealth settings will be highly regarded.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to confidently manage 10–15 minute consults (6 patients/hour).
• Familiarity with privacy laws, RTPM, S8 regulation, and medico-legal obligations.
• Strong clinical judgment, with an evidence-based and harm-reduction mindset.
• Strong documentation and administrative skills.
• Comfort working with multiple digital platforms and navigating technology efficiently.
• Punctuality, reliability, and responsiveness, valuing team collaboration and patient continuity.

Application Instructions:

Online Pre-assessment: All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and pass online technical testing via our testing partner.

Initial Training: Successful applicants must be available for initial training from Monday to Thursday within core business hours during their first week.

Additional Information

You will join a high-performing, fast-paced team where your work drives meaningful impact in a leading tech company at the intersection of healthcare. Alternaleaf fosters a driven and results-focused culture, encouraging ambitious individuals to push the boundaries of innovation and contribute to better outcomes for Australians.

Benefits:

• Access to SAGED courses and more through the Greenhouse learning platform for continuous growth.
• Discounts with over 450 retailers via our Reward and Recognition platform.
• The freedom of a full-time, work-from-home role.
• Mental health support through our wellbeing platform, Unmind.
• A private health insurance discount through Medibank.
• Up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Swag kits to celebrate key milestones.