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Berry Street

Telehealth Physician - Weight Management (MD/DO)

RemoteUnited States only
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Experience
Senior
Employment
Contract
Company size
Mid-size
Salary not disclosed
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No BS summary

Board-certified MD/DO to provide remote telehealth GLP-1 prescribing and follow-up for weight-management patients. Must hold active NPI and unrestricted medical licenses in ≥30 US states (licensure in CA/TX/FL/NY/PA/IL required); minimum 3 years post-residency experience managing obesity/metabolic disease. Independent-contractor prescriber working remotely with flexible hours.

Core skills

GLP-1 prescribing

Required skills

telehealth evaluationsdose titrationEHR proficiencychart reviewprior authorization (PA) documentationclinical documentation

Optional skills

Board certification or training in Obesity Medicine (ABOM)prior telehealth prescribing experience in weight management or metabolic health

What you'll do

  • Conduct synchronous telehealth evaluations for new GLP-1 patients assessing eligibility, comorbidities, contraindications, and treatment goals per clinical protocol
  • Prescribe and titrate FDA-approved GLP-1 medications (Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic, Mounjaro, etc.)
  • Manage and supervise follow-up visits, dose titration, side effect counseling, and lab review via synchronous visits and asynchronous chart review
  • Review RD care summaries before prescribing and reference documented lifestyle modification history in clinical documentation
  • Sign Letters of Medical Necessity for prior authorization submissions; respond to PA appeals within 48 hours and support renewal PA documentation every 6–12 months
  • Participate in Medical Director-led clinical reviews, protocol updates, and quality improvement initiatives
  • Maintain active licensure, malpractice coverage, and payer credentialing across contracted states; practice within Berry Street’s Professional Corporation (PC) in compliance with CPOM
  • Participate in periodic chart audits and quality reviews

What they require

  • MD or DO from an accredited U.S. medical school; board-certified in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or a related specialty (ABMS or AOA)
  • Active NPI and unrestricted medical licenses in a minimum of 30 U.S. states; willingness to obtain additional licenses preferred; IMLC enrollment or eligibility a plus
  • Licensure in at least 1 high-volume state (CA, TX, FL, NY, PA, IL)
  • Minimum 3 years of post-residency clinical experience managing patients with obesity, metabolic syndrome, or type 2 diabetes
  • Comfort practicing in a fully remote clinical environment with proficiency in EHR platforms
  • Maintain malpractice coverage and payer credentialing across contracted states

Benefits

  • Total schedule flexibility with ability to set your own hours (minimum 10 hours recurring patient-facing availability/week)
  • Hourly pay structure; specific rate shared during interview
  • Professional liability / malpractice insurance covering telehealth encounters included
  • Limited administrative overhead: PA Coordinators, MSO billing, and scheduling handled
  • Best-in-class PA documentation through integrated RD records
  • Integrated clinical support: Registered Dietitian team manages nutrition, GI side effects, and behavioral change

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