Physician - Part Time

Ember Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 187,000 - 253,000; Part time

Job summary

Ember Health in New York is seeking part-time physicians to provide consistent evening coverage (4-9 PM) for our IV ketamine treatments.

Compensation starts at $160/hour, with potential increases based on commitment and performance. You will lead nurses and administrators in the Ember evening team and maintain a calm, professional environment.

This role offers flexible engagement, with optional daytime shifts and a path to expanded opportunities within Ember Health.

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

IV placement

Cardio-respiratory monitoring

Therapeutic communication

Procedural sedation monitoring

Education

MD or DO with active 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.

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.