Virtual Pediatric Eating Disorder Physician or Advanced Practice Provider

**Eligible Clinicians:** MD, DO, Nurse Practitioner (NP/APRN), or Physician Assistant/Associate (PA\-C) **Employment Classification:** **1099 Independent Contractor** **Schedule:** **20–40 hours per week preferred; flexible scheduling** **Location:** Remote/Telehealth **Primary Population:** Children, adolescents, and their families **Specialty:** Pediatric/Adolescent Eating Disorders Position Summary We are seeking a **Physician or Advanced Practice Provider (APP)** to provide specialized medical care for children and adolescents with eating disorders through a virtual outpatient practice. This is a **1099 independent contractor position**, with a preferred commitment of **20–40 hours per week**. Scheduling flexibility is available within the needs of the practice and patient population. The medical provider will collaborate with eating\-disorder therapists, registered dietitians, primary care providers, and other specialists to provide coordinated, multidisciplinary eating\-disorder care. Patient Population The provider may care for pediatric patients with: * Anorexia nervosa * Atypical anorexia nervosa * Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) * Bulimia nervosa * Binge\-eating disorder * Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED) * Unspecified feeding or eating disorders * Restrictive eating and malnutrition * Binge\-eating and compensatory behaviors * Eating disorders occurring across the weight spectrum * REDs Primary Responsibilities * Conduct virtual medical evaluations and follow\-up visits for pediatric eating\-disorder patients. * Review medical, developmental, growth, medication, and eating\-disorder histories. * Evaluate longitudinal height, weight, and BMI growth trajectories. * Assess eating\-disorder behaviors and potential medical complications. * Review weights, vital signs, orthostatic measurements, laboratory results, ECG findings, and other relevant medical information. * Order appropriate laboratory studies and diagnostic testing within the provider's scope of practice. * Assess medical stability and appropriateness for outpatient treatment. * Identify patients requiring in\-person assessment, emergency evaluation, hospitalization, or another higher level of care. * Educate patients and caregivers regarding the medical effects of eating disorders, malnutrition, recovery, growth, and development. * Coordinate with local pediatricians, primary care clinicians, laboratories, and specialists when in\-person assessment or testing is required. Multidisciplinary Collaboration The provider will work collaboratively with eating\-disorder therapists, registered dietitians, and community healthcare professionals. Responsibilities include participating in interdisciplinary consultation as appropriate, communicating clinically significant changes in medical status, coordinating treatment recommendations, and supporting **Family\-Based Treatment (FBT)** principles when FBT is part of the patient's tr