Pelago
Healthcare
AddictionMedicinePhysician
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“Addiction Medicine Physician at Pelago. Skills: Addiction Medicine, Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), telehealth, virtual visits. Provide comprehensive SUD care to Pelago members via virtual visits, including thorough assessments, diagnosis, and medication management for SUD and co-occurring conditions. Prescribe and monitor Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), including naltrexone, Suboxone, and other evidence-based pharmacotherapies”
What You'll Achieve.
help individuals overcome addiction and achieve lasting recovery; enhance the member experience and supports recovery; maintain high-quality, evidence-based care; ensure the best patient outcomes; improve care delivery and member outcomes; enhance overall care quality
Industry & Context.
Multi-state licensure is strongly preferred, Must be willing to obtain additional state licensure as needed (Pelago will sponsor this), There may be a 5-10% travel requirement in states requiring in-person assessments, No visa sponsorship
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Board-certified physician (MD or DO) in one of the following: Psychiatry (ABPN or AOA), with significant SUD treatment, Active licensure in at least one U. S., DEA registration (or in process) and current state-controlled substance license (or in process), Comfort working in an AI-augmented care openness to adopting AI-assisted tools that support documentation, member communication, and clinical decision-making, Experience in telemedicine, with advanced comfort level using digital platforms and electronic health records (EHRs), A passion for patient-centered care, innovation in addiction medicine, and continuous quality improvement, communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and organizations
Nice to Have
Addiction Psychiatry subspecialty preferred, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or other ABMS/AOA primary specialty, with Addiction Medicine subspecialty certification (ABPM) or board eligibility, Multi-state licensure is strongly preferred, OK or PA preferred to support current patient demand, IMLC (Interstate Medical Licensure Compact) participation, Previous experience in digital health or telemedicine environments
What You'll Do.
Provide comprehensive SUD care to Pelago members via virtual visits
including thorough assessments
and medication management for SUD and co-occurring conditions
Prescribe and monitor Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
and other evidence-based pharmacotherapies
Address concurrent mental health issues
such as mild to moderate anxiety
and other conditions frequently found with SUD
Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation
Educate patients in a way that is tailored to their unique needs
Commit to 10 hours per week supporting our patients
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with counselors, coaches, and member operations to deliver optimized, coordinated care; Collaborate on cross-functional projects with counselor, growth, and product teams to improve care delivery and member outcomes; Collaborate effectively across teams and organizations
Communication Scope
communication skills; ability to collaborate effectively across teams and organizations
Full Job Description
Pelago is the world’s leading virtual clinic for Substance Use Management. Our program provides guidance, support and treatment for members seeking to overcome their tobacco, alcohol and opioid use. From unhealthy habits to active substance use disorders, Pelago delivers a personalized solution based on individual health, habits, genetics, and goals, providing care for members wherever they might be on the substance use spectrum. Pelago's suite of virtual services ranges from education, to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to comprehensive medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Pelago enables employers and health plans to deliver accessible, affordable, and effective treatment for substance misuse. Pelago has scaled to helping hundreds of employers and health plans and has already helped more than 750,000 members manage their substance use better. We have recently closed our Series C and raised over $151m from leading global investors. If you are passionate about making an impact on the health of others, join us and make it happen! Overview of the Role: Pelago is seeking a mission-driven, board-certified Addiction Medicine Physician with deep expertise in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment to join our clinical team. In this role, you'll provide direct member care via telehealth, delivering evidence-based SUD treatment to help individuals overcome addiction and achieve lasting recovery. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in digital SUD care delivery, working with cutting-edge telemedicine technology to reach members who need specialized psychiatric support. You'll be part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team dedicated to transforming addiction treatment through innovative, accessible care. This is a remote and part-time role, averaging approximately 10 hours per week, open to candidates located in the United States. Multi-state licensure is strongly preferred. In this role you will… Provide comprehensive SUD care to Pelago members via v
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