Lead Physician

Our vision is a world of peaceful relationships with food, weight, and body image, where everyone with an eating disorder can experience recovery. We believe that exceptional, individualized care leads to lasting recovery from eating disorders. That’s why our teams are comprised of compassionate, dedicated professionals from a variety of backgrounds who collaborate to provide the very best evidence-based care for our clients at all levels of care. 

Position Summary

The Lead Physician will be responsible for overseeing and delivering high-quality medical and/or psychiatric care to clients within our treatment facility. This role combines clinical care with leadership responsibilities, ensuring that clients receive comprehensive, compassionate, and effective treatment. The Lead Physician will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, dietitians, therapists, and nursing staff, to develop and implement individualized care plans and will also provide guidance and mentorship to other medical staff. 

Location

• Cleaveland Outpatient
  • 3401 Enterprise Place, Suite 250, Beachwood, OH 44122
• On-Site 

Schedule

• Monday through Friday (8:00 am-5:00 pm)
• 0.6-0.8 FTE options

How Family Physicians Empower Recovery

• Conduct comprehensive assessments, including medical history, physical exams, and diagnostic testing, for individuals with eating disorders and related comorbid conditions. 
• Develop, implement, and adjust treatment plans to address the complex medical and psychiatric needs of patients with eating disorders. 
• Prescribe medications and oversee medication management in accordance with best practices and client-specific needs.
• Provide direct medical interventions for co-occurring conditions that impact eating disorder recovery. 
• Provide guidance, supervision, and mentorship to the medical team, including physicians, nurse practitioners, and nursing staff. 
• Lead case conferences and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic, client-centered care.
• Serve as a resource and subject matter expert for staff, sharing knowledge of best practices in eating disorder treatment. 
• Work closely with the facility’s Medical/Psychiatric Director and other leadership to uphold clinical standards and continuously improve client care protocols. 
• Collaborate effectively with dietitians, therapists, and other clinical staff to create and maintain a unified approach to treatment. 
• Promote a learning environment that supports professional growth and competency within the medical team. 

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school

Professional Qualifications: 

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Family Medicine. Current, unrestricted medical license in the state of employment (Ohio). 

Other Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a clinical role, with at least 2 years of experience in treating eating disorders and/or comorbid psychiatric conditions. 

• Experience with inpatient or residential treatment settings. 

• Additional certifications in fields relevant to eating disorder treatment, such as Addiction Medicine, Pediatric Psychiatry, or other related areas. 

• Bilingual in English and Spanish, preferred. 

Educational Opportunities

The Emily Program offers a comprehensive selection of no-cost continuing education courses on eating disorders and related topics. Eligible employees are provided with up to 25 hours each year to attend any internal or external training. Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses that can have devastating consequences, and we recognize the role healthcare professionals play in identifying and addressing these illnesses early on which is why it's important to us that you are empowered with the right resources.

What we offer: 

Employee Benefits: We understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits package. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing a range of plans to meet your needs.  

For full-time employees, we offer: 

• HSA and PPO insurance with HSA or FSA options (Blue Cross Blue Shield) 
• Dental insurance (Delta Dental)
• Vision insurance (EyeMed) 
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance 
• Company-paid life insurance 
• 401(k) plan available two months after start date
• Company 401(k) matching for up to 50% of your contribution, up to 6% of your compensation 

Paid time off is a crucial part of maintaining work and life balance. Our generous PTO plan accrues annually and begins with your first whole pay period. Eligible employees enjoy seven paid holidays and one floating holiday in addition to their regular PTO.