Per Diem / Part Time Physician

Ember Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 181,843 - 258,988; Part time

Job summary

Ember Health is looking for part-time physicians to provide evening coverage (4-9 PM) for IV ketamine treatments. This role guarantees a minimum of 1-2 evenings weekly, with potential for all 5 evenings. The compensation starts at $160/hour, with opportunities for increased rates based on performance.

Ideal candidates hold an MD or DO with an active license, and possess strong clinical skills, particularly in IV placement. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to supporting mental health wellness in a compassionate environment.

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of depression is a plus.
• Comfortable with procedural sedation monitoring.
• Skilled in IV placement and clinical monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate IV ketamine infusions according to Ember protocols.
• Monitor patients during infusion and manage complications.
• Engage in therapeutic communications with patients.

Skills

IV placement

Cardio-respiratory monitoring

Therapeutic patient communication

Education

MD or DO with active State Medical License

Job description

About Ember Health

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.

About the Opportunity

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. 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.

If you cannot commit to regular evening shifts, you may still be considered for our general per-diem pool, providing flexible coverage opportunities.

Credentials

• MD or DO with an active or attainable State Medical License.
• Disciplines may include Emergency Medicine, Anesthesiology, Intensive Care, Internal Medicine, or Psychiatry (with relevant infusion experience).
• Comfortable with clinical monitoring, IV placement, and infusion management.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate IV ketamine infusions in accordance with Ember protocols.
• Monitor patients during infusion and manage/escalate complications.
• Create a calm, safe, and professional environment.
• Engage in therapeutic communications with patients before and after infusions.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records.
• Keep a safe, organized, and clean work area.
• Collaborate professionally with the Ember Health team.

Attributes

• Warm, compassionate, and empathetic, building trusting relationships easily with patients and staff.
• Strong clinical skills and ability to convey specialized knowledge.
• Mission-driven, representing Ember with integrity and enthusiasm.
• Systematic, organized, and disciplined in managing workflow and priorities.
• Skilled communicator, listening attentively and speaking effectively.

Experience

• Skilled in IV placement and cardio-respiratory monitoring.
• Comfortable with procedural sedation monitoring.
• Experience in therapeutic patient communication.
• Mental health experience or knowledge of depression is a plus.

Why This Role is Compelling

• Deliver high-quality, gold-standard care in a supportive, mission-driven environment.
• Work alongside high-caliber clinicians and administrators, forming the core of Ember’s evening team.
• Enjoy predictable evening shifts while maintaining daytime flexibility.
• Be among the first considered for full-time or expanded opportunities.
• Contribute to a leading mental health treatment program.