Eating Disorder Internal Medicine Physician
Listed compensation
$200k–$225k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
We save lives while providing the opportunity for people to realize their healthy selves.
- 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
Total Rewards
Discover a rewarding career with us and enjoy an array of comprehensive benefits! We prioritize your success and well-being, providing:
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage (Benefits At a Glance)
- Retirement
- Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and short-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paid time off
- Professional development
- And many more!
At Walden we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, where we celebrate our employees, our patients and the communities we work with. In recruiting for our team we welcome the unique contributions only you can bring in terms of your education, culture, opinions, experience and background. Join us and find out how you can make a difference today.
Responsibilities Include
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.
Qualifications
- 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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Key Responsibilities
The physician will provide comprehensive medical evaluations and ongoing management for patients receiving eating disorder treatment. They will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure holistic care and manage medical complications related to eating disorders.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context
In Massachusetts, the Internal Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$270k (60 salary observations; 103 listings), vs ~$266k nationally (970 salary observations; 3,315 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 50% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Internal Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$213k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $201k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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