Obesity Medicine Physician

Berry Street

2d • Remote

About The Position

Berry Street is on a mission to transform how Americans eat through nutrition therapy. Berry Street’s platform connects individuals needing evidence-based nutrition care with an expansive network of Registered Dietitians and AI-powered tools. From weight management, diabetes, and heart health to kidney disease, maternal health, and 25+ other conditions, Berry Street’s clinical team delivers personalized nutrition interventions tailored to each patient's unique physiological and psychological needs, improving outcomes and reducing total cost of care. Berry Street works with some of the largest health plans, as well as leading health systems and innovative care management companies to serve diverse populations across all 50 states.
Since launching in January 2023, Berry Street has grown to over 1,500 providers and served tens of thousands of patients nationwide. We’re a Series B company backed by leadin investors including Northzone, Sofina, and FJ Labs, and notable angels including the founders of Revolut, Spring Health and Grow Therapy.
The Role
Berry Street is expanding into GLP-1 prescribing and is seeking board-certified Physicians (MD or DO) to join our independent contractor prescriber network. You will provide telehealth clinical evaluations, prescribe and titrate GLP-1 medications for weight management patients, and collaborate with our RD team - all fully remote, on a schedule you control.

Requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited U.S. medical school; board-certified in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or a related specialty (ABMS or AOA)
• Active, unrestricted medical licenses in a minimum of 30 U.S. states; willingness to obtain additional licenses to support patient footprint strongly preferred; IMLC enrollment or eligibility is a significant plus
• Minimum 3 years of post-residency clinical experience managing patients with obesity, metabolic syndrome, or type 2 diabetes
• Comfort practicing in a fully remote clinical environment with proficiency in EHR platforms
• Active NPI and professional liability / malpractice insurance covering telehealth encounters

Nice To Haves

• Board certification or training in Obesity Medicine (ABOM) is a plus
• Prior telehealth prescribing experience in weight management or metabolic health is a plus
• Licenses in high-volume states (CA, TX, FL, NY, PA, IL, OH, GA, NC, AZ) are a significant plus

Responsibilities

• Conduct synchronous telehealth evaluations for new GLP-1 patients, assessing eligibility, comorbidities, contraindications, and treatment goals per Berry Street’s clinical protocol
• Prescribe and titrate FDA-approved GLP-1 medications (Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic, Mounjaro, etc.)
• Manage and supervise follow-up visits, dose titration, side effect counseling, and lab review through a mix of synchronous visits and async chart review, per applicable state law
• Review Berry Street RD care summaries before prescribing encounters and reference documented lifestyle modification history in your clinical documentation
• Sign Letters of Medical Necessity for prior authorization submissions; PA Coordinators handle all ePA logistics and submissions
• Respond to PA appeals requiring clinical input within 48 hours and support renewal PA documentation every 6-12 months
• Participate in Medical Director-led clinical reviews, protocol updates, and quality improvement initiatives to continuously refine the prescribing experience
• Practice within Berry Street’s Professional Corporation (PC) in full CPOM compliance — all clinical decisions are entirely yours
• Maintain active licensure, malpractice coverage, and payer credentialing across contracted states
• Participate in periodic chart audits and quality reviews led by the Medical Director

Benefits

• Per-consult fee structure - competitive with top telehealth GLP-1 platforms; specific rates shared during interview process
• Total schedule flexibility - set your own hours with a minimum of 10 hours of recurring patient-facing availability per week
• Zero administrative overhead - PA Coordinators, MSO billing, and scheduling are handled for you
• Best-in-class PA documentation - Berry Street’s existing RD records mean higher PA approval rates
• Integrated clinical support - RD team manages nutrition, GI side effects, and behavioral change, reducing your burden

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree