Eating Disorder Adolescent Medicine Physician

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

Job summary

Monte Nido Walden in Dedham, MA, is seeking an Adolescent Medicine or Med-Pediatrics physician to join a multidisciplinary team focused on treating eating disorders across inpatient, residential, and outpatient programs. The role includes medical management, collaboration with psychiatrists, therapists, and dietitians, and oversight of medical complications.

Requires MD/DO, board certification or eligibility, and MA license; experience in behavioral health is preferred; salary $200k–$225k

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification (or eligibility) in Adolescent Medicine or Medicine & Pediatrics (or both).
• Active Massachusetts medical license or ability to obtain one.
• Behavioral health, eating disorder treatment, or hospital-based medicine experience preferred.
• Strong clinical and diagnostic skills with ability to manage medically complex patients.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a team-based setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical evaluations and ongoing management for patients in eating disorder treatment.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, dietitians, and nursing staff to deliver integrated care.
• Monitor medical complications (electrolyte imbalances, malnutrition, refeeding syndrome).
• Perform routine lab reviews and medication management; document thoroughly.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to treatment planning.
• Educate patients and families on medical aspects, options, and recovery strategies.
• Support transitions of care, including discharge planning and outpatient coordination.
• Maintain timely documentation in accordance with standards.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Medical decision making

Education

MD/DO

Board-certified or eligible (Adolescent Medicine or Med-Peds)

Job description

Monte Nido Walden is a leading provider of specialized eating disorder treatment, offering inpatient, residential, and outpatient programs. We are committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care that empowers individuals on their path to recovery.

Walden is seeking a Adolescent Medicine or Med-Pediatrics Physician to join our multidisciplinary team at our Dedham, MA, location. This physician will play a crucial role in the medical management of patients with eating disorders and co-occurring medical conditions. The ideal candidate will be passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative behavioral health setting.

Pay: $200,000.00-$225,000.00 depending on experience

• 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 but not limited to 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.
• 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 .
• Strong clinical and diagnostic skills, with the ability to manage medically complex patients.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a team-oriented approach to car e.