Per Diem / Part Time Physician

About the role

Ember Health is a growing organization dedicated to expanding access to effective, evidence-based, and compassionate care for individuals living with depression. We provide IV ketamine treatment in safe, medically supervised clinics, with 85% of patients reporting symptom relief.

We are committed to building a team of highly skilled, mission-driven professionals who share our values of integrity, compassion, and excellence. Each member plays a crucial role in shaping the future of mental health care.

About the Opportunity

To support our expansion of 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 evenings per week, with the potential to work up to all 5 weekday evenings over time. Additional ad-hoc daytime shifts will also be available.

Part-time physicians are integral to our supportive, mission-driven culture, working closely with excellent nurses and administrators as part of the Ember evening team. Compensation starts at $160/hour, with potential for increases based on commitment and performance.

Note: If you cannot commit to regular evening shifts, you may still be considered for our general per-diem pool, offering 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
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records
• Create a calm, safe, and professional environment
• Engage in therapeutic communications with patients before and after infusions
• Maintain 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

• 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

If you cannot commit to regular evening shifts, you are encouraged to apply to contribute on a flexible basis.

Benefits

As a part-time evening physician at Ember Health, you will enjoy:

• Predictable evening shifts
• Daytime flexibility
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

Pay

Compensation starts at $160/hour, with potential for increases based on commitment and performance.

Schedule

This role offers a guaranteed minimum of 1-2 evenings per week, with the potential to work up to all 5 weekday evenings over time. Additional ad-hoc daytime shifts will also be available.