Addiction Medicine Physician (Part Time, Remote)

Remote 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 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, in close collaboration with our member operations team.
Address concurrent mental health issues, such as mild to moderate anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, and other conditions frequently found with SUD, in collaboration with the clinical team.
Work within Atlas,... Pelago's AI-native EHR,... so your time stays focused on member care...
Collaborate with counselors,... coaches,... member operations...
Contribute to clinical excellence through participation in case reviews,... peer reviews...
Develop personalized treatment plans...
Maintain accurate clinical documentation...
Educate patients tailored to their needs...
Collaborate on cross-functional projects...
Help refine clinical protocols...
Commit to 10 hours per week supporting our patients.

The background we are looking for…

Board-certified physician (MD or DO) in one of the following:
Psychiatry (ABPN or AOA), with significant SUD treatment experience; Addiction Psychiatry subspecialty preferred, or
Internal Medicine,... Family Medicine,... ABMS/AOA primary specialty, with Addiction Medicine subspecialty certification (ABPM) or board eligibility
Active licensure in at least one U.S. state; multi-state licensure strongly preferred...
OK or PA preferred...
DEA registration (or in process)...
Comfort working in an AI-augmented care environment; openness to adopting AI-assisted tools...
Experience in telemedicine...
A passion for patient-centered care...
Strong communication skills...

Preferred Qualifications:

IMLC participation
Previous experience in digital health or telemedicine environments

Note: No visa sponsorship currently offered. May require 5-10% travel. The provided range reflects US target hourly range for this part-time/contract position. Individual pay varies based on experience etc. Pay Range $175 - $215 USD