Physician Assistant - Eating Disorders (Massachusetts-Remote)

Equip Health

1d•Remote

About The Position

Equip is a leading virtual, evidence-based eating disorder treatment program dedicated to ensuring accessible treatment for everyone with an eating disorder. Founded in 2019, Equip operates as a fully virtual company and has been recognized for its impact and culture. The Physician Assistant will be responsible for caring for children and adults with eating disorders via Equip’s 100% virtual Telehealth platform. As an essential member of Equip's 5-person virtual treatment team, the Physician Assistant will work alongside a therapist, dietitian, peer mentor, and family mentor to support patients in their recovery from eating disorders. This role requires active licensure in Massachusetts.

Requirements

Board Certified as a Physician Assistant.
Ability to maintain active Physician Assistant licenses and pursue cross licensing as applicable (cost of licenses to be covered by Equip).
3+ years of experience treating pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients in an outpatient setting.
Demonstrate a commitment to providing excellent evidence-based care, advancing clinical skills, and a passion for professional development.
Communicate effectively with patients and patient’s carers, and respond to messages within a timely manner.
Be curious, enjoy learning, and participate enthusiastically and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

Primary Care experience is a plus!

Responsibilities

Manage a high volume patient case-load.
Provide comprehensive assessments and diagnoses of eating disorders and co-occurring psychiatric conditions (psychiatric consultation available).
Implement medication treatment plans for eating disorders and co-occurring conditions in a virtual clinic (i.e. telehealth) setting.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team of physicians, dietitians, therapists, patient mentors, and family mentors, along with outside providers.
Utilize between-session messaging to support patients and communicate with the treatment team through Equip EMR in accordance with Equip’s policies and procedures.
Engage in treatment team meetings, supervision, and department meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D insurance.
Equip pays for a significant percentage of benefits premiums for individuals and families.
Spring Health, a 100% employer-paid mental health benefit through Guardian (5 free therapy sessions and 5 free coaching sessions per year for you and each of your dependents).
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a company paid resource for mental health, legal services, financial support, and more!
HealthJoy, a 100% employer-paid platform connecting you to a healthcare concierge who can help you navigate your benefits.
401K Option!
$500/quarter for employees under a year of tenure for student loan repayment.
$1,000/quarter for employees over a year of tenure for student loan repayment.
Robust training in evidence-based treatments for eating disorders, including Family-Based Treatment, Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for ARFID.
Unlimited online courses through NetCE for therapists and medical providers.
Up to $1,000/year stipend for continuing education.
Equip reimburses fees associated with initial licensure and license renewals for any Equip-required licenses and/or cross-licensure requests.
$50/month stipend added directly to an employee’s paycheck to cover home internet expenses.
Initial work-from-home stipend of up to $500.
Reload of $200 on the home office stipend at the 3-year mark and then every other year after that (year 5, year 7, etc.).
Company Laptop.
Flex PTO policy (3-5 wks/year recommended).
11 paid company holidays.
Generous Parental Leave Benefits.