Telehealth Physician Assistant - Eating Disorders (Pacific Time Zone - 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 partners with most major health insurance plans. Learn more about outcomes and treatment approach at

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 built 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 team members 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.

Must be actively licensed in a Pacific or Mountain State

Responsibilities

• Manage a high volume patient case-load.
• 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 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 patients’ carers, and respond to messages within a timely manner.
• Be curious, enjoy learning, and participate enthusiastically and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Working Hours - Full Time

Equip allows patient scheduling Monday – Friday, between 8am‑8pm in the patient’s time zone.

• Ability to provide direct patient care, including new patients and follow-up sessions.
• Ability to commit to working until 6pm two evenings per week (you choose which evenings).
• Ability to attend mandatory meetings (group supervision, treatment huddles, labs/all hands, individual supervision, etc.).
• Pacific Time Zone Working Hours.

Compensation & Benefits Package

• Compensation:
  • Earning Potential Range: $110,000 to $140,000 annually + 15% performance bonus potential.
• Time Off:
  • Flex PTO policy (3‑5 weeks per 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, a 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), a company‑paid resource for mental health, legal services, financial support, and more.
  • HealthJoy, a 100% employer‑paid platform connecting you to a healthcare concierge.
  • 401(k) option.
• Other Benefits
  • 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. Comparable training workshops and supervision in these modalities are valued over $3,000.
    • Unlimited online courses through NetCE.
    • Up to $1,000 per year stipend for continuing education.
  • Licensing:
    • Equip reimburses fees associated with initial licensure and license renewals (e.g. exam fees, application to the state board, exam study materials, etc.) for any Equip‑required licenses and/or cross‑licensure requests.
  • Work From Home Additional Perks:
    • $50/month stipend for home internet expenses.
    • Initial work‑from‑home stipend up to $500; reload $200 at the 3‑year mark and then every other year.
    • Company laptop.

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 talk or hear by telephone. Sit or stand as needed.

At Equip, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are woven into everything we do. We strive toward our providers and corporate team reflecting that dedication by building and retaining a diverse workforce.

As an equal‑opportunity employer, we provide equitable employment in all aspects of employment without regard to legally protected classifications. We are committed to an accessible hiring process where all candidates feel a true sense of belonging. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, interview, or perform the essential functions of a role, we invite you to reach out to our People team at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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