Physician, Temporary Clinical Director

Ember Health • New York, NY

23d • $301,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Ember Health is seeking a physician with compassion, professional acumen, and leadership skills to serve as a Temporary Clinical Director, providing leave coverage from approximately December through February. Onboarding will occur in October and November. The role involves direct patient care, coordinating long-term care with mental health providers, and leading clinic operations. The physician will be fully supported by Ember Health’s central staff, operating systems, and standard of care. There are opportunities for per diem work before and/or after the leave coverage. The clinic schedule is Mondays & Thursdays: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, and Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Full-time coverage is strongly preferred, but part-time applications will also be considered with prorated compensation.

Requirements

• Must have or be able to acquire a State Medical License.
• Any type of MD or DO comfortable with clinical monitoring, IV placement, and infusion management.
• Psychiatrists considered if they have experience and comfort with the clinical requirements of the role.
• Ability to provide full-time coverage during the leave period (December-February) is strongly preferred.
• Ability to provide consistent daytime coverage on a part-time basis is also welcomed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Emergency Medicine, Anesthesiology, Intensive Care, or Internal Medicine.
• Experience and comfort with the clinical requirements of the role for Psychiatrists.

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.

Benefits

• Salary and benefits provided for the duration of the assignment (for full-time coverage).
• Prorated salary and benefits for part-time schedules.
• Opportunities to work with Ember on a per diem basis before and/or after the leave coverage concludes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed