Physician, Temporary Clinical Director

Ember Health•New York City, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Ember Health is seeking a physician with compassion, professional acumen, and leadership skills to run an Ember Health facility. This role involves direct patient care, coordinating long-term care with mental health providers, and leading clinical team operations. The physician will be fully supported by Ember Health’s central staff, operating systems, and standard of care. This is a temporary position to cover a leave of absence from approximately December through February. Onboarding will occur in October and November. The ideal candidate can provide full-time coverage during the leave period, with salary and benefits provided for the duration. Opportunities for per diem work before and/or after the leave are also available. The clinic schedule is Mondays & Thursdays: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM and Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Full-time commitment is strongly encouraged, but part-time applications with consistent daytime coverage will also be considered, with prorated compensation based on availability and staffing needs.

Requirements

Must have or be able to acquire a State Medical License.
Any type of MD or DO who is comfortable with clinical monitoring, IV placement, and infusion management.
Example disciplines include Emergency Medicine, Anesthesiology, Intensive Care, or Internal Medicine.
Psychiatrists would be considered if they have experience and comfort with the clinical requirements of the role.

Nice To Haves

Calming demeanor and way of engaging that puts people at ease.
Confident in clinical skills and ability to establish and convey a command of specialized information to patients and provider partners.
Compassionate; genuinely care about the wellbeing of patients, and relate in a way that is emotionally sensitive and aware.
Systematic in workflow management; disciplined, consistent, highly structured way of managing priorities.
Mission driven; motivated to heal and change mental health paradigms, and a fantastic ambassador for a cause.
Natural leader; listen to and inspire those around you to realize their full potential and be a part of something larger than themselves.

Responsibilities

Administer infusions to patients, both directly, and through oversight of our clinical support staff in accordance with Ember Health clinical protocols.
Determine the appropriate ketamine dosage and facilitate infusions.
Monitor patients during the infusion process.
Engage in therapeutic communications to ensure psychological safety for patients.
Maintain accurate electronic medical records and efficacy data.
Set the tone for a positive, relaxing, and professional environment.
Consult with patients across the lifecycle of care to deliver knowledge, reassurance, and ongoing support.
Maintain trusting relationships with a network of referring provider partners including psychologists, psychiatrists, and therapists.
Monitor patient wellbeing over time through regularly administered mood surveys, and provide guidance around the cadence of booster infusions.
Coordinate regular, ongoing communications among patients, mental healthcare providers, and Ember Health’s medical team.
Lead a committed clinical team including full time nurses and an office administrator.
Engage thoughtfully and regularly with the central and leadership teams to obtain the resources and support your team needs.
Ensure the smooth, professional operations of your clinic to deliver top quality patient care.