Obesity Medicine Job Openings

Obesity Medicine Practice | Salveo Weight Management

Weight Loss Practice for Sale - Long established medical weight loss all insurance-based practice for sale in New Jersey. Excellent reputation within the medical community with physician referrals and loyal patient following. We have never prescribed compounded medications. This opportunity would also be well suited for a family medicine or an internal medicine doctor. 

Please email Leslie Hack at lahack@cpcnj.com with questions.

Posted on: April 14, 2025

Advanced Care Practitioner (ACP) | The Chicago Institute of Advanced Bariatrics

About The Chicago Institute of Advanced Bariatrics (CIAB) and the Medical Weight Management (MWM) program:

The Chicago Institute of Advanced Bariatrics (CIAB) is a branch of the Chicago Institute of Advanced Surgery (CIAS), a multispecialty general surgery practice group with providers specialized in hepatobiliary, colorectal, breast surgery and other general surgeries. Our bariatric surgeons are board certified in Obesity Medicine and our center is designated as a comprehensive Center of Excellence by the American College of Surgeons (ACS). We have a strong presence in bariatric surgery under the leadership of Dr. Rami Lutfi who performs over 350 cases per year, including tertiary care for complex revisions.

Our medical weight management program was started a few years ago, and grew exponentially after the FDA approval of GLP-1 agonists. Being in private practice makes us unique with the ability to create strong contracts with employers such as United Airlines and Walgreens. We practice academic surgery and have two fully accredited fellowships in bariatric surgery. We are part of multiple FDA trials, such as the Allurion Gastric Balloon. All of these would make this a robust position for one seeking to improve their knowledge and career.

The Chicago Institute of Advanced Bariatrics (CIAB) is seeking to expand the Medical Weight Management (MWM) program. We are recruiting for an advanced care practitioner (ACP) to join our practice alongside our comprehensive team including program coordinator, dietitian and psychologist. Preferably, the advanced practitioner would have the certificate of Advanced Education in Obesity Medicine from the Obesity Medicine Association.

Responsibilities:

This position is a full time position in charge of providing high quality patient care for our medical weight management patients. Therefore, we are seeking an ACP to help educate and motivate our patients interested in medical weight management to success! The ACP will work alongside our surgeons and medical staff to provide the best patient experience possible. The responsibilities include: case management and coordination of patient care, initial and follow up MWM consultations, management of weight loss medications, post-operative follow up appointments to help educate surgical patients on weight management, and attend and participate in bariatric society conferences.

Qualifications:

– Preferred to have a certificate of Advanced Education in Obesity Medicine through the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA)

– Must possess or be eligible to possess a unrestricted DEA license

– Must possess or be eligible to possess a Illinois license to practice

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Medical-Surgical

License/Certification:

• Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Chicago, IL 60654 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60654: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: 

• In person

Posted on: April 8, 2025

Obesity Medicine Physician | The Chicago Institute of Advanced Surgery

The Chicago Institute of Advanced Surgery (CIAS) is seeking a primary care physician with BC/BE Obesity Medicine Physician to join our fully integrated and multidisciplinary MBSAQIP Center of Excellence. We are looking for a motivated physician who shares our vision on making lives better!

Highlights of the position

--- Full time position for a physician qualified in the evaluation and management of patients' medical needs, with emphasis on the management of obesity and its complications

--- Opportunity to work with a collegial multidisciplinary team in a team-based, patient-centered practice

--- The integration with a well-established MBSAQIP-accredited comprehensive bariatric surgery program

Please send your application or any questions related to the position to

john@chicagosurgery.org

Posted on: April 8, 2025

Obesity Medicine Physician | Virginia Commonwealth University

The Department of Internal Medicine is seeking an Obesity Medicine Physician board certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine to join an 11-year-old academic obesity medicine practice. You will be part of a thriving and growing comprehensive medical obesity program which includes behavioral health, dietitians, pharmacists, a partnership with bariatric surgery and liver/metabolic health and a fellowship program. You will join a busy clinical practice and have opportunities for teaching at all levels, research, and leadership. The candidate will have clinical experience in obesity medicine and be an innovator and passionate about the care of patients with obesity.

Mission or Goal of Unit:

The mission of the Division of General Internal Medicine is to improve the health of all patients by:
- providing outstanding clinical care,
- educating the next generation of physicians, and
- engaging in research and scholarship that promote both the science of discovery and the translation of existing knowledge to the care of patients.Excellent, evidence-based, efficient patient care. Effective supervision, teaching, and mentoring of learners at all levels.

Chief Purpose of this position:

The Department of Internal Medicine is seeking an Obesity Medicine Physician board certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine to join an 11-year-old academic obesity medicine practice. You will be part of a thriving and growing comprehensive medical obesity program which includes behavioral health, dietitians, pharmacists, a partnership with bariatric surgery and liver/metabolic health and a fellowship program. You will join a busy clinical practice and have opportunities for teaching at all levels, research, and leadership. The candidate will have clinical experience in obesity medicine and be an innovator and passionate about the care of patients with obesity.

Position Responsibilities:

Teaching: Supervise and teach housestaff who rotate through the obesity medicine clinic. Supervise the 4th year one-month medical student obesity medicine elective. Supervise and teach in the obesity medicine fellowship program. Participate in other learning activities such as morning report, core conference, and other formal educational programs for undergraduate and post-graduate learners.

Research: Participate in clinical and educational research, according to skills, interest, and funding (research opportunities may include performance improvement initiatives or formal extramurally funded investigations).

Service: Work with institutional staff and administration to attain the strategic objectives of VCU Health System, including patient safety, patient and other customer satisfaction, maintenance and enhancement of public perception, and fiscal health. Work towards the continued growth of a comprehensive program for the treatment of obesity.

Clinical: Provide direct clinical care to patients with obesity in person at one of three locations. Provider virtual care to patients with obesity. Participate in night and weekend on-call duties (telephone call only; no in-hospital responsibilities), shared among Division of Internal Medicine faculty. Comply in a timely manner with all institutional policies for professional work, including credentialing, documentation, and billing. Work effectively with other members of the extended inter-professional team.

Required Qualifications:

• Board certification in Internal Medicine
• Board certification in Obesity Medicine
• Direct experience managing complex outpatients
• Interest in teaching and growth in an academic setting
• Interest in furthering the academic mission of the Division
• Experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective communication, both verbal and written

Preferred Qualifications:

• Obesity Medicine fellowship trained

Posted on: April 1, 2025

You Belong Here.

At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Monday - Friday

• Bariatrician will partner with a busy and established surgical weight loss team
• Must be licensed/trained to see patients 13 years of age and up
• Enjoy a Monday - Friday schedule, 8am - 5pm with no evenings, weekends or call
• 100% clinic position - no inpatient
• Must be board certified or board eligible with the American Board of Obesity Medicine

Salary Range - Min: $269,933.00 - Max: $298,712.00 Plus Productivity

Contact Sheree Keen @ sheree.keen@multicare.org for more information

Position Summary

MultiCare Health System is seeking a BC/BE Medical Weight Loss Physician to join our well-established, thriving and comprehensive practice. Providers at MultiCare are recognized as being among the best in the Northwest Region. Here, you’ll find everything you need to excel in your job including outstanding facilities, comprehensive resources and talented teammates in partnering for healing and a healthy future.

Requirements

• Completion of a US Residency
• Board certified/eligible at time of employment
• Licensed in the state of WA by the time of employment
• DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association

Our Values

As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.

Why MultiCare?

• Belonging: We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our caregivers
• Mission-driven: We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serve
• Market leadership: Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health system
• Employee-centric: Named Forbes “America’s Best Employers by State” in 2023
• Technology: "Most Wired" health care system 15 years in a row
• Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical and health services research in our communities
• Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains and forest at every turn.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $269,933.00 - $298,712.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.

To Apply for This Position:

Please use the following link: https://multicare.wd1.myworkda...

Posted on: March 6, 2025

Meet knownwell, weight-inclusive healthcare for all. Join a dynamic company that is changing the way care is delivered for patients with obesity. knownwell is a weight-inclusive healthcare company offering metabolic health services, primary care, nutrition counseling and behavioral health services for anyone of any size. Our hybrid model allows for both in-clinic and virtual care to bring support to patients where and when they need it. To learn more about our recent Series A funding, led by Andreessen Horowitz, please check out this article.

As a primary care physician at knownwell, you will work alongside a team of committed physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, registered nurses, dietitians, and behavioral health clinicians to provide comprehensive medical care, with a specific focus on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of obesity-related conditions as appropriate. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of patients by helping them achieve sustainable weight management – should that also be a goal of the patient’s – and improve their overall health.

Position: Hybrid, on-site and remote.

Location: Needham, MA 02492

Schedule: Monday- Friday with flexible scheduling, 32 patient contact hours minimum.

EMR: Athena

On-Call: Rotation with initial triage performed by nurses.

Requirements:

• You have a medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school.
• You have an unrestricted Massachusetts license or willingness to obtain.
• You are board certified/board eligible in family medicine or internal medicine and pediatrics.
• You have an ABOM board certification or willingness to obtain. Fellowship preferred.
• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• You’re dedicated to staying current with the latest developments in obesity medicine and primary care.
• You believe in inclusive, compassionate care.
• You believe in shared decision making with a patient. You honor the goals a patient has for their health, and you partner with them to help them achieve those goals.
• You have high emotional intelligence and know how to make a patient feel at ease – without judgment and without shame.
• You’re willing and excited to try new technologies that are both patient and provider oriented.
• You are excited to work with a collaborative team of physicians, APP’s, health coaches, and other staff.
• We are unable to sponsor visas currently, so you are authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities:

• Practice exceptional medicine within knownwell
  • Sees adults for primary care, often with a focus on metabolic health. Sees pediatric patients only for metabolic health.
  • Embodies the knownwell mission and values of patient inclusivity in how you deliver care.
  • Coordinates with the broader care team to ensure the patient has the support they need .
  • Documents as necessary to ensure accurate billing.
  • Communicates with patients in a timely matter through our portal for questions, including with the assistance of a nurse practitioner.
  • Provides feedback on technology.

• Ensure patients feel known well
• Ensure panel is open to any individual, regardless of their current health status and comorbidities.
• Listen to the aspirations of the patient and ensure care is tailored to the patient’s unique health journey.
• Provide an environment in which patients feel comfortable and free from judgment.
• Offer exceptional encouragement as patients reach their goals.

• Coordinate across the collaborative care team
  • Escalate any clinical concerns to Chief Medical Officer.
  • Raise ideas and feedback about technology to leadership team.
  • Provide clinical guidance to medical assistants if necessary.
  • Collaborate with NPs/PAs to ensure follow-up is as appropriate.

• Stay current with licensure and appropriate re-certifications.

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to be part of a purpose-driven organization that is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of patients. If you are an ambitious and experienced design leader who is passionate about transforming healthcare and creating meaningful change, we invite you to apply and join our dynamic team. Interested in joining us? Please send us a note at hiring@knownwell.health

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Posted on: February 13, 2024