This role provides comprehensive medical care for patients receiving eating disorder treatment, including evaluation, ongoing management, and support for co-occurring medical conditions. The physician works as part of a multidisciplinary behavioral health team, contributing to treatment planning, patient/family education, and care transitions.
Key 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 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.
Required
- • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
- • Board certification (or eligibility) in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine or Medicine and Pediatrics (both).
- • Active and unrestricted medical license in the state of Massachusetts (or ability to obtain).
- • Strong clinical and diagnostic skills, with the ability to manage medically complex patients.
- • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a team-oriented approach to care.
Preferred
- • Experience in behavioral health, eating disorder treatment, or hospital-based medicine is preferred but not required.
Family Medicine/Internal Medicine Physician
Walden Behavioral Care
Dedham, MA
Walden Behavioral Care, a Monte Nido & Affiliates company, 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 Behavioral Care is seeking a Family Medicine, Internal Medicine or Medicine-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 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 care.
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