Telehealth Physician Assistant - Eating Disorders (EST - Remote)

About Equip

Equip is the leading virtual, evidence-based eating disorder treatment program on a mission to ensure that everyone with an eating disorder can access treatment that works. Created by clinical experts in the field and people with lived experience, Equip builds upon evidence-based treatments to empower individuals to reach lasting recovery. All Equip patients receive a dedicated care team, including a therapist, dietitian, physician, and peer and family mentor. The company operates in all 50 states and is partnered with most major health insurance plans. Founded in 2019, Equip has been a fully virtual company since its inception and is proud of the highly-engaged, passionate, and diverse team that has created Equip’s culture. Recognized by Time as one of the most influential companies of 2023, along with awards from LinkedIn and Lattice, Equip has served thousands of patients and families.

About the Role

The Physician Assistant will care for children and adults with eating disorders via Equip’s 100% virtual Telehealth platform. Physician Assistants are essential members of Equip's 5-person virtual treatment team, working alongside a therapist, dietitian, peer mentor, and family mentor to help people recover from eating disorders.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume patient caseload.
• 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.

Requirements

• Board Certified as a Physician Assistant.
• Ability to maintain active Physician Assistant licenses and pursue cross-licensing as applicable (cost of licenses 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 in a timely manner.
• Be curious, enjoy learning, and participate enthusiastically and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Schedule

• Full-time, with patient scheduling available Monday - Friday, between 8am-8pm in the patient's timezone.
• Ability to provide direct patient care, including new patients and follow-up sessions.
• Ability to commit to working until 6 pm two evenings per week (you choose which evenings).
• Ability to attend mandatory meetings (e.g., Group Supervision, Treatment Huddles, Labs/All Hands, Individual Supervision, etc.).
• Pacific Time Zone working hours.

Pay

Earning Potential Range: $110,000 to $150,000 annually + 15% performance bonus potential.

Benefits

• Time Off: Flex PTO policy (3-5 weeks/year recommended) + 11 paid company holidays. Generous parental leave benefits.
• Core Benefits:
  • Competitive medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance (Equip pays a significant percentage of premiums for individuals and families).
  • Spring Health: 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): Company-paid resource for mental health, legal services, financial support, and more.
  • HealthJoy: 100% employer-paid platform connecting you to a healthcare concierge.
  • 401K option.
• Student Loan Repayment: $500/quarter for employees under a year of tenure; $1,000/quarter for employees over a year of tenure.
• Continuing Education:
  • Robust training in evidence-based treatments for eating disorders, including Family-Based Treatment, Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for ARFID (valued over $3,000).
  • Unlimited online courses through NetCE for therapists and medical providers.
  • Up to $1,000/year stipend for continuing education.
• Licensing: Reimbursement for fees associated with initial licensure and license renewals (e.g., exam fees, application to the state board, exam study materials) for any Equip-required licenses and/or cross-licensure requests.
• Work From Home:
  • $50/month stipend for home internet expenses (added directly to paycheck).
  • Initial work-from-home stipend of up to $500.
  • Reload of $200 on the home office stipend at the 3-year mark and every other year after that (year 5, year 7, etc.).
  • Company laptop provided.

Physical Demands

Work is performed 100% from home with no requirement to travel. This is a stationary position that requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards as well as to talk or hear by telephone. Sit or stand as needed.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

At Equip, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) are woven into everything we do. Our mission is dedicated to ensuring everyone with an eating disorder has access to care that works, regardless of race, gender, sexuality, ability, weight, socio-economic status, or any marginalized identity. We strive for our providers and corporate team to reflect this dedication by bringing in and retaining talented employees from all backgrounds and identities. Equip has a DEIB council, Equip For All (EFA), which aims to amplify diverse voices, create opportunities for advocacy, and contribute to the advancement of DEIB at Equip.