Per Diem Physician

Ember Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 207,000 - 262,000; Part time

Job summary

Ember Health in New York is expanding evening clinic hours (4-9 PM) and seeks part-time physicians for consistent evening coverage. Guaranteed 1–2 evenings per week with potential to work up to all 5 weeknights; daytime ad-hoc shifts available. Compensation starts at $160/hour and may increase with commitment and performance.

MD or DO with an active license (US) and experience in infusion monitoring are preferred. Per-diem options exist if regular evening shifts cannot be guaranteed.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with active State Medical License.
• Disciplines may include Emergency Medicine, Anesthesiology, Intensive Care, Internal Medicine, or Psychiatry with 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.

Skills

IV placement

Cardio-respiratory monitoring

Procedural sedation monitoring

Therapeutic communication

Team collaboration

Education

MD/DO medical degree

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

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.

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.

To learn more about ketamine for depression, you may visit our frequently asked questions and other resources we have organized on the topic by clicking the link here: https://emberhealth.co/more/faq.

About the Role

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.

Note:

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

As a member of our part time evening team, you will:

• 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

Even if you cannot commit to regular evening shifts, you are encouraged to apply to contribute on a flexible basis.