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Berry Street

Telehealth Physician - Weight Management (MD/DO)

RemoteUnited States only
Published
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Company size
Mid-size
Salary not disclosed
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No BS summary

Board-certified MD/DO to remotely prescribe and manage GLP-1 therapy for weight management. Must have active NPI and unrestricted medical licenses in ≥30 US states and ≥3 years post-residency clinical experience. Fully remote independent-contractor role with flexible schedule (min 10 patient-facing hours/week).

Core skills

GLP-1 medication management

Required skills

GLP-1 medication prescribingEHR proficiencytelehealth clinical evaluationsclinical documentationNPI (active)

Optional skills

Board certification or training in Obesity Medicine (ABOM)Prior telehealth prescribing experience in weight managementLicenses in CALicenses in TXLicenses in FLLicenses in NYLicenses in PALicenses in IL

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 async chart review per applicable state law
  • Review RD care summaries before prescribing encounters and reference documented lifestyle modification history in clinical documentation
  • Sign Letters of Medical Necessity for prior authorization submissions and respond to PA appeals requiring clinical input within 48 hours
  • Support renewal PA documentation every 6-12 months
  • Participate in Medical Director-led clinical reviews, protocol updates, and quality improvement initiatives
  • Practice within Berry Street’s Professional Corporation (PC) in full CPOM compliance and maintain clinical decision authority
  • Maintain active licensure and payer credentialing across contracted states
  • Participate in periodic chart audits and quality reviews led by the Medical Director

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 strongly preferred
  • 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 active licensure and payer credentialing across contracted states and participate in credentialing processes
  • Practice within Berry Street’s Professional Corporation (PC) in full CPOM compliance
  • Respond to PA appeals and support prior authorization documentation and renewals per protocol

Benefits

  • Total schedule flexibility - set your own hours with a minimum of 10 hours of recurring patient-facing availability per week
  • Hourly fee structure; competitive with top telehealth GLP-1 platforms; specific rate shared during interview
  • Professional liability / malpractice insurance covering telehealth encounters included
  • Limited administrative overhead - PA Coordinators, MSO billing, and scheduling handled for you
  • Best-in-class PA documentation improving approval rates
  • Integrated clinical support - RD team manages nutrition, GI side effects, and behavioral change

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