Physician - Part Time at Ember Health

<p><strong>About Ember Health</strong><strong><br></strong>Ember Health is a growing organization on a mission to expand access to effective, evidence-based, compassionate care for people living with depression. We deliver IV ketamine treatment in safe, medically supervised clinics with a carefully curated therapeutic experience. With 85% of patients reporting symptom relief, we are proud to lead the field and set the gold standard for this treatment.</p> <p>We are intentional about building a team of highly skilled, mission-driven professionals who share our values of integrity, compassion, and excellence. Each member plays a key role in shaping the future of mental health care.</p> <p><em>To learn more about ketamine for depression, you may visit our</em><a href="https://emberhealth.co/more/faq"><em> </em><em>frequently asked questions</em></a><em> and reference</em><a href="https://emberhealth.co/more/ketamine"><em> </em><em>external resources</em></a><em> we’ve organized on the topic.</em></p> <p><strong>About the Opportunity</strong><strong><br></strong>As Ember expands evening clinic hours (4-9 PM), we are seeking part time physicians for consistent evening coverage. This role offers a guaranteed minimum of 1-2 consistent evenings per week, with opportunities to work up to all 5 weekday evenings over time. Additional ad-hoc daytime shifts will also be available.</p> <p>Part time physicians are a vital part of our supportive, mission-driven culture, leading excellent nurses and administrators as part of the Ember evening team. Compensation starts at $160/hour, with potential to increase based on commitment and performance over time.</p> <p><strong>Note:</strong> If you cannot commit to regular evening shifts, you may still be considered for our general per-diem pool, providing flexible coverage opportunities.</p> <p><strong>Credentials</strong></p> <ul> <li>MD or DO with an active or attainable State Medical License.</li> <li>Disciplines may include Emergency Medicine, Anesthesiology, Intensive Care, Internal Medicine, or Psychiatry (with relevant infusion experience).</li> <li>Comfortable with clinical monitoring, IV placement, and infusion management.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Facilitate IV ketamine infusions in accordance with Ember protocols</li> <li>Monitor patients during infusion and manage/escalate complications</li> <li>Create a calm, safe, and professional environment</li> <li>Engage in therapeutic communications with patients before and after infusions</li> <li>Maintain accurate electronic medical records</li> <li>Keep a safe, organized, and clean work area</li> <li>Collaborate professionally with the Ember Health team</li> </ul> <p><strong>Attributes</strong></p> <ul> <li>Warm, compassionate, and empathetic, building trusting relationships easily with patients and staff</li> <li>Strong clinical skills and ability to convey specialized knowledge</li> <li>Mission-driven, representing Ember with integrity and enthusiasm</li> <li>Systematic, organized, and disciplined in managing workflow and priorities</li> <li>Skilled communicator, listening attentively and speaking effectively</li> </ul> <p><strong>Experience</strong></p> <ul> <li>Skilled in IV placement and cardio-respiratory monitoring</li> <li>Comfortable with procedural sedation monitoring</li> <li>Experience in therapeutic patient communication</li> <li>Mental health experience or knowledge of depression is a plus</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why This Role is Compelling</strong><strong><br></strong> As a member of our part time evening team, you will:</p> <ul> <li>Deliver high-quality, gold-standard care in a supportive, mission-driven environment</li> <li>Work alongside high-caliber clinicians and administrators, forming the core of Ember’s evening team</li> <li>Enjoy predictable evening shifts while maintaining daytime flexibility</li> <li>Be among the first considered for full-time or expanded opportunities</li> <li>Contribute to a leading mental health treatment program</li> </ul> <p>Even if you cannot commit to regular evening shifts, you are encouraged to apply to contribute on a flexible basis.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>