Telehealth Psychiatric Physician Assistant - Eating Disorders; Pacific Time Zone

Location

US
- Remote, California, Arizona, Washington, Utah, Oregon, Idaho, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico

Full time

Remote

Care Operations

• $130K – $142K
  • Offers Bonus

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 Equisters 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.

The Psychiatric Physician Assistant will be responsible for caring for children and adults with eating disorders in a 100% virtual Telehealth platform. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners 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.

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments and ongoing medication management for psychiatrically complex patients with eating disorders and co-occurring psychiatric conditions

• Implement medication treatment plans for individuals with eating disorders and co-occurring conditions in a virtual clinic (i.e. telehealth) setting

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team of medical providers, 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’s EMR in accordance with Equip’s policies and procedures

• Engage and collaborate in treatment team meetings, supervision, learning opportunities, and department meetings

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 3 years working as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP)

• Board Certification as a Psychiatric Physician Assistant

• Maintain an active license to practice in the state(s) that their patients reside and/or be willing to become licensed in other states (paid for by Equip)

• Demonstrate a commitment to providing excellent evidence-based care, advancing clinical skills, and a passion for professional development

• Communicate effectively with patients and patients carers, and respond to messages within a timely manner

• Be curious, enjoy learning, and participate enthusiastically in a multidisciplinary team

• Comfort and experience treating patients with emotion dysregulation, suicidal ideation, substance use, trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personal
  
  Ity disorders, and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Equip uses a HAES and gender affirming approach to care.

• Monday - Friday.

• Scheduling availability between 9a-5p for direct patient care duties.

• Required to work two evenings at least till 6 pm PST during the week to accommodate patients.

• Equip's Official Hours are from 8 am - 8 pm.

• Direct Patient Care:
  Up to 30 hours a week, includes new patient intakes and follow up sessions.

• Meetings includes treatment team meeting, provider team meetings, on-going training and 1:1 support with a supervisor, approx. 4.5 hours.

• Administration/Documentation (remainder of time in the week).

• Required to do 12 hours of direct patient care after 2 pm in your time zone throughout the week.

• Required to work two evenings of your choice at least till 6:00 pm PST.

• No Weekends required.

Salary: $114- $142K
• Offers Bonus

• Flex PTO policy (3-5…