Equip Health

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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 at www.equip.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. About the role: The Physician Assistant will be responsible for caring 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. *Accepting Applications on a rolling basis as needed Responsibilities: 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. Qualifications: 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. Licensed in California Schedule: This is a full-time direct patient care role requiring daily interaction with patients Monday through Friday Full-time position: Monday - Friday, working direct patient care every day Standard work day: 8 hours + break time dedicated to direct patient care sessions, meetings, and admin time. Core scheduling availability: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST for direct patient care sessions Required to work until 6:00 PM on 2 days per week to accommodate patients, with other days averaging until 5:00 PM Must conduct a minimum of 12 hours of direct patient sessions after 2:00 PM throughout the week If you live in MST, you are required to work at least until 7:00 PM MST to accommodate PST patients Equip's official operating hours: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM PST Maintain a caseload of approximately 300 patients (adults and children). Benefits Time Off: Flex PTO policy (3-5 wks/year recommended) + 11 paid company holidays. Medical Benefits: Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D insurance. Equip pays for a significant percentage of benefits premiums for individuals and families. Maven, a company paid reproductive and family care benefit for all employees. Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a company paid resource for mental health, legal services, financial support, and more! Other Benefits Loan Repayment: $500/quarter for employees under a year of tenure. $1,000/quarter for employees over a year of tenure. Continuing Education: For therapists and medical providers, unlimited online courses through NetCE. For all providers, up to $1,000/year stipend for continuing education. Opportunities to attend team onsites and conferences at various locations throughout the US. Work From Home Additional Perks: $50/month stipend added directly to an employee’s paycheck to cover home internet expenses. One-time work from home stipend of up to $500. 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. At Equip, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) are woven into everything we do. At the heart of Equip’s mission is a relentless dedication to making sure that everyone with an eating disorder has access to care that works regardless of race, gender, sexuality, ability, weight, socio-economic status, and any marginalized identity. We also strive toward our providers and corporate team reflecting that same dedication both in bringing in and retaining talented employees from all backgrounds and identities. We have an Equip DEIB council, Equip For All; also referred to as EFA. EFA at Equip aims to be a space driven by mutual respect, and thoughtful, effective communication strategy - enabling full participation of members who identify as marginalized or under-represented and allies, amplifying diverse voices, creating opportunities for advocacy and contributing to the advancement of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging at Equip. As an equal opportunity employer, we provide equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, training and promotion, termination, and any other terms and conditions of employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, familial status, age, disability, weight, and/or any other legally protected classification protected by federal, state, or local law. #LI-Remote