Adolescent Eating Disorder Physician – Collaborative Care

Monte Nido; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement

Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and

short-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Walden Behavioral Care in Dedham, MA is seeking an Adolescent Medicine Physician to join a multidisciplinary team delivering comprehensive medical management for patients with eating disorders and co-occurring conditions.

Qualifications include MD/DO and board eligibility/certification in Adolescent Medicine or Med-Peds, with MA license. The role emphasizes collaboration with psychiatrists, therapists, and dietitians in a behavioral health setting.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification (or eligibility) in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Adolescent Medicine or Medicine and Pediatrics (both).
• Active and unrestricted medical license in the state of Massachusetts (or ability to obtain).
• Experience in behavioral health, eating disorder treatment, or hospital-based medicine is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical evaluations, treatment, and ongoing management for patients receiving eating disorder treatment at Walden Behavioral Care.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, therapists, dietitians, and nursing staff to ensure holistic, integrated patient care.
• Monitor and manage medical complications related to eating disorders, including electrolyte imbalances, malnutrition, and refeeding syndrome.
• Conduct routine medical assessments and follow-ups, including laboratory review and medication management.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to individualized treatment planning.
• Educate patients and families on medical aspects of eating disorders, treatment options, and recovery strategies.
• Support transitions of care, including discharge planning and coordination with outpatient providers.
• Maintain thorough and timely documentation in compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

Skills

Medical evaluations

Team collaboration

Electrolyte management

Nutrition support

Patient education

Discharge planning

Education

MD or DO

Board certification in Adolescent Medicine or Med-Peds

Massachusetts medical license

Job description

Walden Behavioral Care in Dedham, MA is seeking an Adolescent Medicine Physician to join a multidisciplinary team delivering comprehensive medical management for patients with eating disorders and co-occurring conditions.

Qualifications include MD/DO and board eligibility/certification in Adolescent Medicine or Med-Peds, with MA license. The role emphasizes collaboration with psychiatrists, therapists, and dietitians in a behavioral health setting.