Remote Collaborating Physician | Family Medicine

Part-Time | Approximately 10-15 Hours per Month | Remote

Third Street Family Health Services is seeking an Ohio-licensed physician to serve as a remote Collaborating Physician for 3-5 Nurse Practitioners.

This is a highly flexible, limited-hours opportunity for a physician interested in supporting advanced practice providers while helping expand access to high-quality care in a community health center setting.

What the role looks like:

The Collaborating Physician will provide clinical collaboration and support consistent with Ohio's Standard Care Arrangement requirements. For three NPs, we anticipate an average commitment of approximately 10 hours per month, including:

Per Nurse Practitioner, approximately 3 hours/month:

• 1 hour: Scheduled touch-base/collaboration meeting
• 1 hour: Chart review and clinical quality review
• 30 minutes: Availability for clinical questions and consultation
• 30 minutes: Additional collaboration, documentation, or follow-up as needed

Plus, approximately 1 hour per month:

• Participation in relevant clinical or organizational meetings as appropriate

Actual time may vary based on clinical needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain an appropriate Standard Care Arrangement with assigned NPs
• Provide remote physician collaboration and clinical consultation
• Participate in routine chart review and quality discussions
• Be reasonably available for clinical questions or consultation
• Participate in scheduled monthly touch-base meetings
• Support evidence-based practice, quality, and patient safety
• Meet applicable Ohio Board of Nursing and State Medical Board requirements

Ohio requires an SCA with collaborating physicians, and the collaborating physician's practice generally must be the same as or similar to the APRN's practice. Code.Ohio.Gov

Qualifications

• MD or DO with an active Ohio medical license
• Practice area appropriate to the collaborating NPs' scope of practice Family Medicine/Primary Care all ages—CNP and PA; and Psych NPs
• Experience working with Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants preferred
• Comfortable providing collaboration primarily through virtual communication
• Commitment to accessible, high-quality community-based health care

Why This Opportunity?

This is an excellent opportunity for a physician seeking a flexible, remote professional role with a predictable and limited monthly commitment while supporting Nurse Practitioners serving patients in a community health center environment.

About Third Street

Established in 1994, Third Street Family Health Services is a regional nonprofit community health center serving communities across Richland, Marion, Ashland, and Crawford counties.

We provide medical, dental, behavioral health, pediatric, OB/GYN, and community outreach services through a patient-centered model of care. We believe healthier communities are built through accessible, affordable care, strong partnerships, and a commitment to meeting people where they are.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Third Street is an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the communities and patients we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please direct your inquiries to hr@thirdstreetfamily.org or call 419-522-6191 ext. 2201.