Telehealth Physician (MD/DO) - Geriatric Mental Health

Sailor Health

75d • $120 - $150

About The Position

Sailor Health is a clinician-led practice transforming mental health care for older adults. We remove admin work and deliver a supportive, tech-enabled clinical environment so you can focus on excellent care—anywhere in the U.S. We are seeking a physician to join our team and provide high-quality, compassionate care. As a remote company, Sailor offers unparalleled flexibility and work-life balance for our therapists. We’re growing a team of exceptional medical professionals who want to make a meaningful impact on the lives of older adults – while enjoying flexible scheduling, admin-free work, and a supportive clinical culture.

Requirements

• MD or DO; residency in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, Geriatrics, or Palliative Care.
• Active IMLC Compact license (in good standing); TX and/or FL licenses highly valued; open to adding additional IMLC states.
• 3+ years post-residency preferred; strong experience with older adults is a plus.
• Ability to support the Sailor Health team on a contract, part-time, or full-time basis (at least 15 hours per week)
• Comfortable practicing via telehealth and collaborating across fully remote teams.
• Tech-savvy; quick to learn EHRs and communication tools.
• Clear, empathetic communicator with a track record of tenure and follow-through in prior roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide telehealth services: provide high-quality, evidence-based care to older adults via telehealth.
• Clinical intakes & evaluations: Telehealth H&P, risk/capacity, assess comorbidities, medication and diagnostic assessments tailored to Medicare patients.
• Medication management & consults: Prescribe, adjust, and collaborate with therapists; offer asynchronous chart reviews/second opinions.
• Care team collaboration: Join virtual case rounds with RN Advocates and care coordinators; address SDOH barriers and help de-escalate emerging issues.
• Geriatric-informed practice: Use geriatric assessment tools to inform treatment plans and referrals.
• Documentation: Complete timely, high-quality notes—supported by our AI-powered scribe and streamlined workflows.
• Quality & integration: Contribute to Behavioral Health Integration (BHI) and help refine protocols that improve outcomes and reduce avoidable ER use.

Benefits

• No more admin work: Our Care Coordination team handles all admin so you can focus solely on providing the best care.
• Steady and fast referrals: We’ll fill up your case load very quickly.
• Ongoing growth: Access regular clinical consultation, peer case reviews, and professional development resources tailored to geriatric care; you’ll continually grow as a clinician and leader.
• Flexible scheduling: Set your own hours and control your schedule, starting at just 15 per week.
• AI-powered documentation: A smart scribe streamlines your notes and cuts down the time you spend doing documentation.
• Build relationships with older adults who cherish therapy: Our clients value deeply the relationship with their therapists, and therapy is one of their most meaningful interactions all week.
• Supportive leadership: Ongoing access to a Clinical Director and peer case consultation; our team gets back to you within the hour for any questions you might have.
• Community: Connect with a vibrant, dedicated team of geriatric-focused therapists through team events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed