Addiction Medicine Physician – NJ/IMLC

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Deliver thorough substance use disorder care through virtual consultations.

• Perform evaluations and diagnoses for substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions.

• Oversee medication management and prescribe as well as monitor Medication Assisted Treatment, including naltrexone and Suboxone.

• Address mild to moderate anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, and other associated mental health issues.

• Utilize Pelago’s Atlas AI-native EHR for documentation, evidence-based recommendations, and clinical preparation.

• Collaborate with counselors, coaches, member operations, clinical, growth, and product teams.

• Create personalized treatment plans and provide necessary referrals.

• Engage in case reviews, journal clubs, grand rounds, and peer evaluations.

• Ensure precise clinical documentation and support quality assurance and compliance efforts.

• Educate patients based on their individual needs, abilities, and recovery objectives.

• Assist in refining and implementing clinical protocols, treatment standards, and policies.

• Dedicate approximately 10 hours per week to patient support.

⛳️ Requirements

• Board-certified physician (MD or DO) in Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or another ABMS/AOA primary specialty.

• Candidates in Psychiatry must have substantial experience in SUD treatment; Addiction Psychiatry subspecialty is preferred.

• Candidates in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or other primary specialties need Addiction Medicine subspecialty certification (ABPM) or board eligibility.

• Must hold an active license in at least one U.S. state; multi-state licensure is highly preferred.

• DEA registration or in the process of obtaining it.

• Current state-controlled substance license or in process.

• Willingness to acquire additional state licensure as required.

• Comfortable working within an AI-augmented care environment and adopting AI-assisted tools.

• Experience in telemedicine and a high level of comfort using digital platforms and EHRs.

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.

• A passion for patient-centered care, innovation in addiction medicine, and a commitment to continuous quality improvement.

• No visa sponsorship is available.

• IMLC participation is preferred.

• Previous experience in digital health or telemedicine is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Pelago will provide sponsorship for additional state licensure as necessary.

• Part-time schedule of approximately 10 hours per week.

• Opportunity to work remotely.

• Telehealth-enabled clinical care.

• Access to AI-native EHR and AI-assisted tools to minimize administrative tasks.

• Potential travel requirement of 5–10% for states that necessitate in-person assessments.