Mat Provider (Hybrid) - Alabama

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.

Position Information

The Telemedicine Physician is able to care for Quit Genius members utilizing Quit Genius’ telemedicine services. The Physician will care for the member directly through scheduled video/audio visits. The physician may also serve as a representative of clinical services to internal stakeholders and serve as a mentor/support to other Quit Genius care team members.

This is a remote position with flexible working hours. There may be a 25% required travel minimum in states requiring in-person assessments.

Additional Details About the Role:

• Provide patient education and referrals specific to patient’s assessed needs and abilities
• Collaborate with and supervise clinical staff, including Nurse Practitioners, counselors and coaches
• Work collaboratively on cross-functional projects with the counselor, growth or product team to enhance the care experience for our members
• Participate in Grand Rounds, Journal Club, weekly case reviews, consultations, and peer-reviews
• Prescribe and monitor Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), such as neltrexone and Suboxone, together with the member operations team
• Make appropriate assessments, treatment plans, and referrals for patient problems
• Facilitate live and interactive clinical assessments, treatments, and medication management via telehealth
• Maintain accurate clinical records on patients treated
• Utilize good and professional communication skills, including verbal and written, across the organization
• Assist with developing and implementing, as necessary, care and treatment protocols, standards, policies, and procedures

To Succeed in This Role You Will Need:

• Registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) or in process of obtaining registration
• Preferred: Board certified in addiction medicine or psychiatry, other acceptable specialies includes internal medicine, family medicine, neurology, emergency medicine
• Hold state controlled substance license or in the process of obtaining it in state(s) you’re licensed in
• Bonus: IMLC License
• If not licensed in other states, the ability and willingness to be licensed in multiple states sponsored by Quit Genius
• Licensed physician with X-waiver in at least one state, multi-state licensed candidates preferred
• Preferred: A X waiver with the ability to treat up to 275 patients

Benefits at Quit Genius

• Remote working
• Company-wide yoga sessions
• Calm and One Medical subscription
• Fully reimbursed for licensure applications and renewals
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Full Tail Coverage
• Join a talented, passionate and ambitious team of doctors, counselors, coaches, designers and technologists with a fun-loving culture
• Flexible working hours - pick the times that you want to work!
• Full Malpractice coverage
• Accelerated career growth opportunities to match the fast-paced growth of the business.
• Fully reimbursed ASAM conference fee
• Regular training, education and clinical supervision
• Fully reimbursed addiction medicine Board registration fee

Our teams at Pelago are made up of an incredible range of talented people from all walks of life. We believe that diversity of any description leads to innovation, idea sharing and collaboration.

Pelago is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any other legally protected status. Diversity and Inclusion are paramount to the success of our mission and our culture is driven by our differences, each of which we embrace with open arms.