Medical Advocate

The Role

The Medical Advocate is responsible for serving as a liaison between clients and health professionals.  The Medical Advocate is also responsible for reviewing all medical and clinical records to provide a comprehensive level of care recommendation.  Additionally, the medical advocate will work closely with the clinical and medical leadership to discuss complex cases and provide determinations on appropriateness for our remote setting. 

What You’ll Do

• Review medical information for potential admissions.
• Collaborate with the Senior Medical Advocate and medical/clinical leadership  to review medical and clinical information to provide a comprehensive level of care recommendation.
• Consult with medical doctors to provide medical clearance for potential admissions.
• Provide training for admissions staff on medical topics including medical complications of eating disorders, information necessary for medical clearance, etc.
• Coordinate with outpatient teams to facilitate receipt of information necessary for medical clearance and review level of care recommendations with providers, when needed.
• Communicate with potential admissions regarding their medical information, level of care, and medical requirements for admission when necessary.
• Communicate with the receiving treatment team regarding expectations set with the client prior to admission around medical monitoring.
• Create a medical summary that contains medical and clinical information for all incoming admissions. 
• Other duties at the request of the supervisor.

Who You Are

• You will have 2+ years’ experience in clinical medicine.
• 2+ years of experience managing the care and treatment of eating disorders.
• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Superior interpersonal skills.
• Superb judgment, problem-solving and cognitive skills.
• Valid license to practice medicine in your home state. Must be eligible and willing to obtain licenses in multiple states. 
• Telehealth experience a big plus!

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• Employees are required to read, review, prepare and analyze written data and figures, using a computer or similar, and should possess visual acuity.
• This position answers and places telephone calls as well as video conferences and must be able to converse.  
• Must be able to converse with colleagues via telephone and computer programs.
• Must be able to operate a computer and navigate applications within a smart-phone, iPhone, MacBook computer and/or tablet.
• Able to sit for the majority of shifts.
• Must have reliable internet connection.
• This is a work-from-home position.  Work should be performed in a private, quiet space with minimal background noise.
• Ability to prioritize workload and work independently.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package including salary that commensurates with experience
• Remote work flexibility with a results-driven culture
• Comprehensive health benefits that reflect our commitment to wellbeing
• The chance to build technology that directly transforms lives and makes treatment accessible
• A seat at the leadership table with real influence on company strategy and direction
• Collaborative and innovative work environment with a team passionate about our mission
• Professional development opportunities and support for continued growth

Our Culture

At Within Health, we blend clinical excellence with technological innovation to create a workplace where purpose meets impact. We believe in a culture of empathy, continuous learning, and intellectual curiosity. As a healthcare technology company, we understand that our work directly affects people’s lives, which drives our commitment to quality and integrity in everything we build. Forbes named us a 2025 Top Startup Employers in the US. 

If you’re ready to leverage your medical skills to make a meaningful difference in mental healthcare, we want to hear from you. This is an opportunity that doesn’t just meet clients' needs but transforms lives.

How to Apply

Submit your resume, a cover letter detailing your relevant experience, and any portfolio examples that showcase your technical leadership to [[email protected]] 

*Within Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our team and enhance the solutions we build