Physician, Temporary Clinical Director

About the Company

Ember Health is a fast growing organization administering IV ketamine treatment to people seeking relief from depression in safe, medically monitored clinical environments. At Ember, our treatments have relieved depressive symptoms in 85% of the people we serve.

We are building the gold standard of care in this cutting edge field by leading with evidence, designing for optimal patient experience and outcomes, and partnering with a broad ecosystem of mental health providers. We strive to live our values by operating with the highest degree of integrity, compassion, and excellence. 

As this requires distinctive talent, we are building a team slowly and carefully. Each member plays an integral part of creating a truly transformative solution in the field of mental health. Our culture is defined by a shared commitment to compassionate care, thoughtful attention to detail, and professional excellence.

To learn more about ketamine for depression, you may visit our frequently asked questions and reference external resources we’ve organized on the topic.

About the Position

We are looking for a physician -- distinguished by his or her compassion, professional acumen, and leadership skills -- to run an 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 temporary Clinical Director opportunity providing leave coverage from approximately December through February. Onboarding will take place during October and November, with timing tailored around the selected candidate's availability. Our strong preference is to hire a physician who can provide full-time coverage during the leave period, with salary and benefits provided for the duration of the assignment. There will also be opportunities to work with Ember on a per diem basis before and/or after the leave coverage concludes.

The clinic schedule is:

• Mondays & Thursdays: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

We strongly encourage physicians who can commit to this full time schedule to apply. However, we also welcome applications from physicians who can provide consistent daytime coverage on a part-time basis during this period. Depending on candidate availability and our staffing needs, we may be able to accommodate a reduced schedule with prorated compensation.

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 clinical 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.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records and efficacy data.
• Set the tone for a positive, relaxing, and professional environment.

Longitudinal Care Coordination

• 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.

Team Leadership

• 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.

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.

Compensation Package and Benefits

Temporary full-time physicians will be compensated at the equivalent annual Clinical Director rate ($301,500), prorated for the duration of the leave assignment. This is an in-person opportunity based in the New York metropolitan area providing temporary Clinical Director coverage from approximately December through February.

Candidates hired into a part-time schedule will receive prorated salary and benefits, as applicable.