Company Description
DocTel is an Australian digital health provider delivering high-quality telehealth services across general practice, medicinal cannabis, mental health, weight management, and veterinary care. Through innovative HealthTech solutions, we enable patients to access safe, convenient, and evidence-based healthcare from anywhere in Australia.
Our platform combines modern technology with experienced clinicians to provide streamlined virtual consultations, secure digital prescribing, and patient-centred care. We are committed to clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuously improving the telehealth experience for both patients and practitioners.
Role Description
DocTel is seeking experienced General Practitioners with an interest in medicinal cannabis to join our growing telehealth team.
As a Medical Cannabis Prescriber, you will conduct remote consultations, assess patient suitability for medicinal cannabis treatment, develop personalised treatment plans, and provide ongoing follow-up care where clinically appropriate. You will work within a fully digital platform that streamlines bookings, clinical documentation, prescribing, and patient communication, allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional clinical care.
This is a fully remote contractor position offering flexible working hours and the ability to consult from anywhere in Australia.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive telehealth consultations with patients seeking medicinal cannabis treatment.
- Assess clinical eligibility in accordance with current Australian clinical guidelines and regulatory requirements.
- Develop individualised treatment plans based on clinical assessment and patient goals.
- Prescribe medicinal cannabis where clinically appropriate.
- Monitor treatment effectiveness, adverse effects, and ongoing patient outcomes through follow-up consultations.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation using DocTel’s electronic medical record system.
- Educate patients about treatment options, expected outcomes, risks, adverse effects, and safe use of medicinal cannabis.
- Work collaboratively with the broader clinical team to ensure continuity of patient care.
- Maintain high standards of professionalism, privacy, clinical governance, and regulatory compliance.
Essential Qualifications
- Current unrestricted registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA).
- Fellowship with RACGP or ACRRM, or eligibility for independent general practice in Australia.
- Current authority or eligibility to prescribe medicinal cannabis in Australia.
- Strong understanding of evidence-based medicine and patient-centred care.
- Excellent clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
- Confidence using telehealth platforms and electronic medical records.
- Commitment to ethical practice, continuous learning, and high-quality virtual healthcare.
Desirable Experience
- Previous experience prescribing medicinal cannabis.
- Experience managing chronic pain, anxiety, insomnia, PTSD, palliative care, or other conditions where medicinal cannabis may be clinically appropriate.
- Experience providing telehealth consultations.
- Familiarity with Australian medicinal cannabis regulations, prescribing pathways, and clinical guidelines.
Interest in digital health innovation and virtual models of care.
Work Location: Remote
