Telehealth Physician – Weight Management, MD/DO

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

📋 Description

• Conduct synchronous telehealth assessments for new GLP-1 patients, evaluating eligibility, comorbidities, contraindications, and treatment objectives in accordance with Berry Street’s clinical guidelines.

• Prescribe and adjust dosages of FDA-approved GLP-1 medications (such as Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic, Mounjaro, etc.).

• Oversee and manage follow-up appointments, dosage adjustments, side effect counseling, and lab evaluations through a combination of synchronous visits and asynchronous chart reviews, following applicable state regulations.

• Review Berry Street RD care summaries prior to prescribing sessions and refer to documented lifestyle modification history in your clinical notes.

• Sign Letters of Medical Necessity for prior authorization requests; PA Coordinators will manage all electronic prior authorization logistics and submissions.

• Address PA appeals requiring clinical insight within 48 hours and assist with renewal PA documentation every 6-12 months.

• Engage in clinical reviews, protocol updates, and quality improvement initiatives led by the Medical Director to enhance the prescribing experience continuously.

• Operate within Berry Street’s Professional Corporation (PC) while fully complying with CPOM — all clinical decisions are yours to make.

• Maintain active medical licensure, malpractice insurance, and payer credentials across contracted states.

• Participate in periodic chart audits and quality assessments conducted by the Medical Director.

⛳️ Requirements

• MD or DO from a recognized U.S. medical school; board-certified in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or a relevant specialty (ABMS or AOA).

• Active and unrestricted medical licenses in at least 30 U.S. states; a willingness to acquire additional licenses to expand patient access is highly preferred; enrollment or eligibility for IMLC is a notable advantage.

• A minimum of 3 years of post-residency clinical experience treating patients with obesity, metabolic syndrome, or type 2 diabetes.

• Comfort working in a fully remote clinical setting with familiarity in EHR platforms.

• Active NPI and professional liability/malpractice insurance that covers telehealth interactions.

• Board certification or training in Obesity Medicine (ABOM) is advantageous.

• Previous telehealth prescribing experience in weight management or metabolic health is a benefit.

• Licenses in high-volume states (CA, TX, FL, NY, PA, IL, OH, GA, NC, AZ) are a considerable advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• Total schedule flexibility - establish your own hours with a minimum of 10 hours of recurring patient-facing availability each week.

• Hourly fee structure - competitive with leading telehealth GLP-1 services; specific rates will be discussed during the interview process.

• Guaranteed hours - we ensure payment for every hour of availability you designate in our EHR (Healthie).

• Minimal administrative burden - PA Coordinators, MSO billing, and scheduling are managed on your behalf.

• Top-tier PA documentation - Berry Street’s existing RD records lead to higher PA approval rates.

• Integrated clinical support - the RD team handles nutrition, GI side effects, and behavioral modifications, alleviating your workload.