Staff Physician - MD​/DO

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. Learn more about our strong outcomes and treatment approach ip.health.

Founded in 2019, Equip has been a fully virtual company since its inception and is proud of the highly-engaged, passionate, and diverse Equipsters that have created Equip’s culture. Recognized by Time as one of the most influential companies of 2023, along with awards from Linkedin and Lattice, we are grateful to Equipsters for building a sustainable treatment program that has served thousands of patients and families.

Equip is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible MD or DO in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine/Pediatrics to join our rapidly growing clinical care team. In this role, you will provide high-quality virtual medical care to patients ages 6–99 with eating disorders across a 100% virtual Telehealth platform.

Staff Physicians are essential members of Equip's multidisciplinary virtual treatment team, working closely alongside therapists, dietitians, and recovery/caregiver coaches to support patients and their families through every stage of recovery. This position focuses purely on direct patient care and multidisciplinary collaboration without administrative or clinical supervision responsibilities for APPs.

• Deliver comprehensive medical assessments and evidence-based treatment for co-occurring medical and psychiatric conditions associated with eating disorders, supporting families throughout the recovery process.

• Monitor vital signs, laboratory data, and clinical indicators to ensure medical stability in an outpatient virtual setting. Work closely with medical assistants and nurses to order labs, prescribe medications, obtain medical records, and facilitate external care collaboration.

• Partner actively within a 5-person treatment team (therapist, dietitian, physician, peer mentor, and family mentor) to establish medical guidelines and individualized care plans.

• Utilize EMR messaging and internal communication channels to respond to patient/family inquiries and communicate efficiently with the broader care team.

• Complete session notes, medical assessments, and documentation within Equip's electronic medical record in a timely manner (within 24 hours) in compliance with company policies and best practices.

• Communicate and collaborate with patients’ outside primary care providers, specialists, or inpatient/residential facilities as needed.

• Engage actively in weekly treatment team meetings, clinical case reviews, department meetings, and continuing education initiatives.

Education & Credentials

• Graduate of an accredited medical school holding an MD or DO degree.

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine/Pediatric

• 3+ years of clinical practice experience treating pediatric, adolescent, and adult populations in outpatient or virtual care environments. Experience in eating disorder medical management and evidence-based stabilization protocols is strongly preferred but not required

Must meet AT LEAST ONE of the following requirements:

• Primary State Licensure:
  Active, unrestricted MD or DO license in one or more of the following physician-only states: AL, MS, NV, TN, or SC.
• Preferred Additional Licenses (Plus):
  • State Licensure:
    Active licensure in states with certificate or practice restrictions, including: GA, IN, AK, CO, KY, MO, OH, or VA.
• IMLC Compact Option:
  Currently licensed through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) or IMLC Eligible (meets IMLC criteria, holds or is eligible to obtain a Letter of Qualification [LOQ]).
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