Telehealth Physician – Weight Management, MD/DO

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

📋 Description

• Perform synchronous telehealth evaluations for new GLP-1 patients, determining eligibility, comorbidities, contraindications, and treatment objectives in accordance with Berry Street’s clinical protocols.

• 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 reviews using a combination of synchronous visits and asynchronous chart reviews, following relevant state regulations.

• Evaluate Berry Street RD care summaries prior to prescribing interactions and incorporate documented lifestyle modification history into your clinical records.

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

• Address PA appeals needing clinical input within 48 hours and assist with renewal prior authorization 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 continually.

• Operate within Berry Street’s Professional Corporation (PC) while ensuring full CPOM compliance — all clinical decisions are entirely at your discretion.

• Maintain active licensure, malpractice coverage, and payer credentialing across the contracted states.

• Participate in regular chart audits and quality assessments organized by the Medical Director.

⛳️ Requirements

• MD or DO degree from an accredited U.S. medical institution; board certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or a related specialty (ABMS or AOA).

• Active, unrestricted medical licenses in at least 30 U.S. states; strong preference for candidates willing to obtain additional licenses to expand patient care reach; IMLC enrollment or eligibility is highly advantageous.

• At least 3 years of clinical experience post-residency managing patients with obesity, metabolic syndrome, or type 2 diabetes.

• Ability to practice effectively in a completely remote clinical setting with proficiency in electronic health record platforms.

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

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

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

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Complete scheduling flexibility - set your own hours with a minimum of 10 hours of patient-facing availability each week.

• Competitive hourly fee structure - on par with leading telehealth GLP-1 platforms; specific rates will be discussed during the interview.

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

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

• Superior PA documentation - Berry Street’s established RD records contribute to higher rates of PA approvals.

• Comprehensive clinical support - the RD team will handle nutrition, gastrointestinal side effects, and behavioral changes, alleviating your workload.