Collaborating / Supervising Physician (contract) - NY, NJ

Workit Health; New York (NY, NJ); Remote; USD 227,000 - 324,000; Full time

Job summary

Workit Health seeks a Collaborating Physician (contract) to remotely provide clinical oversight of the APP via telehealth and electronic communication, aligned with regulations and the Collaborative Practice Agreement.

The physician will review APP charts, consult during business hours, meet monthly for synchronous collaboration, and help develop care protocols while ensuring credentialing and payer readiness. Strong communication and tech-enabled care are essential.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Active, unrestricted medical license in New York and New Jersey.
• Board certification in Addiction Medicine (ABAM/ASAM) or Addiction Psychiatry preferred.
• Board certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Psychiatry with 1+ year of documented experience in substance use disorder treatment.
• Possess a Controlled Substance Registration, if required in accordance with state regulations.
• Possess a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration in the state of practice.
• Willingness to enter into a formal Collaborative Practice Agreement with APPs.
• Meet credentialing requirements where assigned, as well as ability to be credentialed with Medicare and Medicaid and other payers as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing charts and records of patients treated by the APP.
• Consulting with the APP and being available during normal business hours to consult with the APP.
• Meeting with the APP no less than once a month to provide synchronous consultation and collaboration services.
• Providing other services, including direct patient care, reasonably requested from time to time by the APP and/or the practice to make beneficial use of the Collaboration.
• Identifying and abiding by all federal and state-specific requirements for Collaboration.
• Participating in credentialing if requested by the APP and/or the practice.
• Providing patient education and referrals specific to patient’s assessed needs and abilities.
• Assisting with developing and implementing, as necessary, care and treatment protocols, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Communicating effectively in both verbal and written formats.
• Utilizing technology effectively and reliably in the delivery of care.
• Collaborating closely with the Chief Medical Officer and other key clinical and non-clinical leaders in the organization.

Skills

MD/DO degree

Active NY/NJ license

Board certification: Addiction

DEA registration

CS registration

Collaborative Practice Agreement

Medicare/Medicaid credentialing

1+ year SUD experience

Education

MD/DO

Job description

Remote - United States

Job Summary:

The Collaborating Physician (contract) will provide appropriate clinical oversight of the Advanced Practice Provider (APP), remotely, including through telehealth and electronic communication, in accordance with applicable regulations, federal and state law, and as required by the Collaborative Practice Agreement, consistent with the Physician’s skills, expertise, education, and training.

Core Responsibilities:

The Collaborating Physician’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Reviewing charts and records of patients treated by the APP
• Consulting with the APP and being available during normal business hours to consult with the APP
• Meeting with the APP no less than once a month to provide synchronous consultation and collaboration services
• Providing other services, including direct patient care, reasonably requested from time to time by the APP and/or the practice to make beneficial use of the Collaboration
• Identifying and abiding by all federal and state-specific requirements for Collaboration
• Participating in credentialing if requested by the APP and/or the practice
• Providing patient education and referrals specific to patient’s assessed needs and abilities
• Assisting with developing and implementing, as necessary, care and treatment protocols, standards, policies, and procedures
• Communicating effectively in both verbal and written formats
• Utilizing technology effectively and reliably in the delivery of care
• Collaborating closely with the Chief Medical Officer and other key clinical and non-clinical leaders in the organization

Qualifications:

• Education: MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• Licensure: Active, unrestricted medical license in New York and New Jersey
• Certification:
• Board Certification in Addiction Medicine (ABAM/ASAM) or Addiction Psychiatry is strongly preferred
• Minimum: Board Certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Psychiatry with 1+ year of documented experience in substance use disorder treatment.
• Possess a Controlled Substance Registration, if required in accordance with state regulations
• Possess a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration in the state of practice
• Willingness to enter into a formal Collaborative Practice Agreement with APPs (nurse practitioners and/or physician assistants) in accordance with the regulations of the state of practice
• Meet credentialing requirements where assigned, as well as ability to be credentialed with Medicare and Medicaid and other payers as necessary

Equal Opportunities for Everyone, including Folks in Recovery:

As we are an addiction recovery company founded by people in recovery, those in addiction recovery themselves are encouraged to apply. Workit Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

AI Interview Policy:

At Workit Health, we value authenticity, curiosity, and personal insight during our hiring process. To ensure a fair and genuine experience for all candidates, we ask that you refrain from using AI tools or external assistance during interviews or assessments. We’re most interested in your unique ideas, problem-solving approach, and communication style—qualities that help us understand how you’ll contribute to our team. Demonstrating your own thinking and creativity gives both you and us the best sense of fit and potential.

Privacy Policy:

Applicant personal information is collected and used in accordance with Workit Health’s Privacy Policy , which includes disclosures and rights under applicable U.S. privacy laws.

Pay range

$200 - $200 USD

Why Workit:

Workit Health is an industry-leading provider of on-demand, evidence-based telemedicine care. Our programs are based in harm reduction, and bring together licensed clinicians who really listen, FDA-approved medication, online recovery groups and community, interactive therapeutic courses, and care for co-existing conditions. Workit Health's patient-centered telemedicine model is improving clinical outcomes and eliminating barriers to treatment, making long-term recovery accessible to individuals who need it, without disrupting their daily lives.

We’re excited to expand our team as our impact and coverage areas continue to grow. Our team members are dedicated and passionate about our mission of making exceptional, judgment-free care for addiction more accessible.

We believe everyone deserves respectful, effective treatment for substance use disorder at the moment they're ready for it. We're looking for driven and compassionate individuals who share this goal. Join us in reducing stigma, saving lives, and changing the way addiction is treated in America.