Obesity Medicine Physician

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Obesity Medicine Physician delivering virtual evidence-based weight-management care for Form Health’s telemedicine clinic. Collaborating with APPs and dietitians on multidisciplinary patient treatment.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide direct patient care focused on evidence-based obesity treatment and chronic weight management
  • Review charts and conduct patient visits to ensure quality and continuity of care
  • Provide treatment planning and medical management support for complex cases or escalated concerns
  • Manage an individual patient panel and/or collaborate with APPs and Registered Dietitians specializing in obesity treatment
  • Collaborate with and supervise APPs as needed
  • Prescribe non-controlled obesity medications
  • Ensure clinical documentation, protocols, and treatment pathways are followed consistently
  • Participate in team-based care initiatives
  • Attend departmental meetings and contribute to quality improvement efforts within the obesity medicine program

Requirements:

  • MD or DO degree
  • Valid and current Board Certification in Obesity Medicine by the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM)
  • Demonstrated clinical experience in obesity medicine and pharmacotherapy, including older generation oral and newer injectable medications
  • Active and unrestricted medical state license in any US state, with eligibility to obtain additional state licenses; IMLC preferred but not required
  • Minimum of 2 years as an attending physician, post-residency, in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Obesity Medicine, OR completion of an accredited Fellowship program in Obesity Medicine in lieu of years of experience
  • Interest in mentoring, teaching, and collaborating with APPs and Registered Dietitians specializing in obesity medicine
  • Demonstrated experience working with APPs, medical residents, or trainees in a clinical academic setting
  • Adherence to evidence-based treatments, behavioral interventions, nutrition, and pharmacotherapy for endocrine disorders and obesity
  • Open to working a W-2 role of 32, 36, or 40 hours per week
  • Currently opted-in with Medicare
  • Commitment to patient-centered, culturally competent care
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Synchronous telehealth patient-care experience preferred
  • Bilingual candidates with medical fluency in Spanish desired but not required

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision) from day 1
  • 401k program
  • Flexible work schedules and paid time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • Ability to participate in Form4Form, Form Health's weight loss program available to all employees and their dependents