Physician, Clinical Director

We are looking for a physician -- distinguished by his or her compassion, professional acumen, and leadership skills -- to run a new Ember Health facility. This individual will provide direct patient care, coordinate long term care with a network of mental health providers, and lead the operations of an exceptional clinical team. They will be fully supported by Ember Health’s central staff, operating systems, and standard of care. This is a full time role with salary and benefits commensurate with experience, and partnership opportunities with tenure.

Credentials

Acceptable candidates 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 would be eligible for the role. Example disciplines include Emergency Medicine, Anesthesiology, Intensive Care, or Internal Medicine. Psychiatrists would be considered if they have experience and comfort with the technical requirements of the role.

Responsibilities

In-Office Clinical Care 

  • 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.

    • Create a positive, relaxing, and professional environment.

  • Maintain accurate electronic medical records and efficacy data.

  • Contribute to Ember Health’s evolving standard of care based on close monitoring of emerging research and best practices.

Longitudinal Care Coordination

  • Consult with patients across the lifecycle of care to deliver knowledge, reassurance, and ongoing support.

  • Establish 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.

Team Leadership

  • Manage and lead a committed clinical team including two 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.

  • Engage in select projects that contribute to the building of Ember Health as an enterprise.

Attributes

  • You have a calming demeanor and way of engaging that puts people at ease.

  • You are confident in your clinical skills and ability to establish and convey a command of specialized information to patients and provider partners.

  • You are compassionate. You genuinely care about the wellbeing of your patients, and relate in a way that is emotionally sensitive and aware.

  • You are systematic in how you manage your workflow. You have a disciplined, consistent, highly structured way of managing priorities.

  • You are mission driven. You are motivated to heal and change mental health paradigms, and are a fantastic ambassador for a cause you believe in.

  • You are a natural leader. You listen to and inspire those around you to realize their full potential and be a part of something larger than themselves.


Why the Role is Compelling

As the leading physician of an Ember Health office, you would be an integral part of helping hundreds of people seek relief from depression. Your contributions would help build a sustainable model of care for one of the most promising treatment options in mental health. This is a rare opportunity for a physician who seeks to cultivate long term, trusting relationships with patients and the stability of regular weekly working hours. You would have autonomy over the care and development of your clinical site, and benefit from the support of a broader team of peers. You would join a development-oriented organization committed to your professional growth and personal priorities. This opportunity offers the rare combination of stability alongside the excitement of being poised at the forefront of a rapidly evolving field.

Compensation Package and Benefits

The compensation package for this role is between $300,000 and $320,000. This includes guaranteed 401K contributions, bonus 401K contributions based on enterprise performance, and a potential for partnership. All full time employees with Ember Health receive the opportunity for healthcare (including vision and dental), 27 days of paid vacation, dedicated sick time, and a host of other benefits to ensure personal wellbeing.

This is a full-time, in-person leadership opportunity, based in the New York metro area.