MD, Addiction Medicine

Job Description:

Role Overview:

Pelago Health is seeking a mission-driven MD in Addiction Medicine to join our clinical team. This role involves providing specialized, evidence-based care to individuals seeking addiction treatment through telehealth services. As an Addiction Medicine specialist, you will offer clinical assessments, treatment plans, and Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) to support members in their recovery.

This is a unique opportunity to make a profound impact on addiction treatment delivery, utilizing cutting-edge telemedicine technology to reach individuals in need of specialized care. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide accessible, high-quality treatment and contribute to the innovation of addiction recovery services.

This is a remote position open to candidates located in the United States. Multi-state licensure is strongly preferred.

In this role you will:

• Provide specialized care through live, interactive clinical assessments, diagnosis, and treatment via telehealth for individuals with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and co-occurring conditions.
• Prescribe and monitor Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), including naltrexone, Suboxone, and other evidence-based pharmacotherapies, working closely with the member operations team.
• Address mental health issues commonly found alongside SUD, such as anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and make appropriate referrals based on thorough clinical assessments.
• Collaborate with counselors, coaches, and member operations teams to provide integrated, patient-centered care that fosters recovery.
• Contribute to clinical excellence initiatives such as case reviews, peer reviews, journal clubs, and grand rounds.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation, adhering to compliance and quality assurance standards.
• Educate patients about their treatment plans, focusing on their individual needs and recovery goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize care delivery and improve treatment outcomes.
• Assist in the development and refinement of clinical protocols, treatment standards, and policies to enhance overall care quality.

The Background We're Looking For:

• MD with board certification in Addiction Medicine or a related field.
• Active licensure in at least one U.S. state; multi-state licensure strongly preferred. Must be willing to obtain additional licensure as needed (Pelago will sponsor this).
• DEA registration (or in process) and current state-controlled substance license (or in process).
• Previous experience in digital health or telemedicine environments, with comfort using digital platforms and electronic health records (EHRs).
• A passion for patient-centered care, innovation in addiction medicine, and continuous quality improvement.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and organizations.
• Bonus: Participation in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC).

Benefits

We have a whole host of perks for our people! From life essentials to nice-to-haves, there are more than a few good reasons to love working with us. We strive to ensure Pelago employees have equitable access to healthcare, wellbeing, time away, and then some.

• Fully reimbursed addiction medicine Board registration fee
• Fully reimbursed ASAM conference fee
• Fully reimbursed for licensure applications and renewals
• Full Malpractice coverage.
• Full Tail Coverage
• Full Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
• 401k Plan
• Unlimited PTO Policy, 10 paid holidays, & company wide “Me Time” Days
• Paid maternity, paternity & new parent leave
• Flexible working environment
• Annual Learning and Development stipend to support continued learning and career development
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Access to Reproductive & Family Planning Care
• Substance Use Support for employees and family members

Note: At this time, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. There may be a 5-10% travel requirement in states requiring in-person assessments.