What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant (Remote-Nevada) position at Equip Health?
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 Assistant 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.
WEST COAST - Must be Located in any State in PST or MST.
- 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.
- Physician Assistant Certification
- Ability to maintain active NP 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.
- Must reside in Pacific or Mountain Standard Time to do West Coast Hours
- Equip's Hours are open from Monday - Friday. 8 Hour Days 1 Break
- Each Work Day is 8 hours 1 hr break time. Includes lunch, breaks, and 2 late work days where your day starts later and also ends later.
- Required to work two days a week from 9 am - 6 pm and the remainder 3 days are from 8 am - 5 pm.
- 26 hours are devoted to patient care which includes new patient intakes. 4.5 - 5 Hours of Meetings, 9.5 Hours of Admin documentation
- No weekends
- No on call
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 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.
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, and/or any other legally protected classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
Salary : $115,000 - $130,000
