Collaborating Physician

Boulder Care is looking for Collaborating Physicians in Ohio who are aligned with harm reduction principles and have experience supervising Nurse Practitioners prescribing medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD). This is a 100% remote, part-time (5 to 10 hours per month), 1099 position.

We are looking for individuals who:

• Have an active MD or DO license in Ohio for at least 2 years
• Have experience serving as a collaborating physician for Nurse Practitioners
• Have at least 2 years of experience managing a panel of patients receiving buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder
• Are comfortable working remotely (5 to 10 hours per month)
• Are authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Boulder Care is an award-winning digital clinic transforming addiction medicine. We provide fully virtual, evidence-based care — delivered by a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and peer recovery professionals.

Named by Fortune as one of the Best Workplaces in Healthcare, Boulder fosters a culture of kindness, respect, and meaningful work that delivers outstanding patient outcomes and moves the addiction medicine industry forward.

At Boulder, our care model is rooted in harm reduction with a low-barrier, compassionate approach that prioritizes patient autonomy and choice. We meet people where they are, and our clinicians empower patients to reduce harm and build stability on their own terms through nonjudgmental, non‑coercive, non‑punitive support. We work with patients to identify their own recovery goals and support them over time through shared decision‑making.

Reporting to the Associate Medical Director of Clinical Operations, Collaborating Physicians provide remote clinical supervision for Boulder’s growing team of Advanced Practice Providers. In this part‑time role, you will review charts, meet individually with Nurse Practitioners as required under a collaborative agreement, and offer clinical guidance to support safe, evidence‑based care for patients receiving treatment for opioid use disorder. Collaborating Physicians may also participate in Quality Improvement initiatives and periodic ECHO sessions.

• MD or DO with an active Ohio medical license in good standing, held for at least 2 years
• Active DEA registration
• Willingness to enter into and maintain a collaborative agreement in accordance with Ohio law
• At least 2 years of experience managing a panel of patients receiving buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder
• Strong clinical diagnostic skills and familiarity with low‑barrier, harm‑reduction‑driven, evidence‑based care for people who use drugs
• Experience collaborating with Nurse Practitioners and working within an interdisciplinary care team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Alignment with Boulder’s mission, core values, and harm reduction philosophy

• This position will provide collaborative supervision for Nurse Practitioners as required by state regulations
• Number of supervises will be determined by state requirements and the physician's licensure and capacity
• This is a fully remote role
• Office requirements:
  Boulder teammates working with sensitive information must have a dedicated, private workspace with a lockable door and high‑speed internet to maintain a secure, distraction‑free environment, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and confidentiality standards

This is a part‑time, 1099 position with 5 to 10 hours of expected work per month.

The pay for this position is $160 per hour

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