Telehealth Physician - Weight Management (MD/DO) at Berry Street

, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Telehealth Clinical Evaluations, GLP-1 Prescribing, Weight Management, Patient Titration, Clinical Documentation, Lab Review, Prior Authorization, EHR Proficiency, Obesity Medicine, Metabolic Health Management

Industry

Software Development

Description

Berry Street is on a mission to transform how Americans eat through nutrition therapy. Berry Street’s platform connects individuals needing evidence-based nutrition care with an expansive network of Registered Dietitians and AI-powered tools. From weight management, diabetes, and heart health to kidney disease, maternal health, and 25+ other conditions, Berry Street’s clinical team delivers personalized nutrition interventions tailored to each patient's unique physiological and psychological needs, improving outcomes and reducing total cost of care. Berry Street works with some of the largest health plans, as well as leading health systems and innovative care management companies to serve diverse populations across all 50 states. Since launching in January 2023, Berry Street has grown to over 1,500 providers and served tens of thousands of patients nationwide. We’re a Series B company backed by leadin investors including Northzone, Sofina, and FJ Labs, and notable angels including the founders of Revolut, Spring Health and Grow Therapy. The Role Berry Street is expanding into GLP-1 prescribing and is seeking board-certified Physicians (MD or DO) to join our independent contractor prescriber network. You will provide telehealth clinical evaluations, prescribe and titrate GLP-1 medications for weight management patients, and collaborate with our RD team - all fully remote, on a schedule you control. What You'll Do Conduct synchronous telehealth evaluations for new GLP-1 patients, assessing eligibility, comorbidities, contraindications, and treatment goals per Berry Street’s 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 through a mix of synchronous visits and async chart review, per applicable state law Review Berry Street RD care summaries before prescribing encounters and reference documented lifestyle modification history in your clinical documentation Sign Letters of Medical Necessity for prior authorization submissions; PA Coordinators handle all ePA logistics and submissions Respond to PA appeals requiring clinical input 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 to continuously refine the prescribing experience Practice within Berry Street’s Professional Corporation (PC) in full CPOM compliance — all clinical decisions are entirely yours Maintain active licensure, malpractice coverage, and payer credentialing across contracted states Participate in periodic chart audits and quality reviews led by the Medical Director 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, unrestricted medical licenses in a minimum of 30 U.S. states; willingness to obtain additional licenses to support patient footprint strongly preferred; IMLC enrollment or eligibility is a significant plus 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 Active NPI and professional liability / malpractice insurance covering telehealth encounters Board certification or training in Obesity Medicine (ABOM) is a plus Prior telehealth prescribing experience in weight management or metabolic health is a plus Licenses in high-volume states (CA, TX, FL, NY, PA, IL, OH, GA, NC, AZ) are a significant plus 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 process. Guaranteed hours - we guarantee pay for every hour of availability you set in our EHR (Healthie). Limited administrative overhead - PA Coordinators, MSO billing, and scheduling are handled for you. Best-in-class PA documentation - Berry Street’s existing RD records mean higher PA approval rates. Integrated clinical support - RD team manages nutrition, GI side effects, and behavioral change, reducing your burden.

Responsibilities

Conduct synchronous telehealth evaluations to prescribe and titrate GLP-1 medications for weight management patients. Collaborate with Registered Dietitians and manage follow-up care, including side effect counseling and lab reviews.