Careers

Weight Management Physician

Our Opportunity

OhioHealth is seeking a Weight Management Physician to provide expert care for our patients pursuing weight loss solutions.  We are looking for a dedicated physician to guide patients through their weight loss journey, medically or surgically.  Our ideal candidate is a family medicine or internal medicine trained physician with additional certification in obesity medicine.

Practice Opportunities include:

• Team effort --- join a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, office staff, dietitians, exercise physiologists, psychologists in a program recognized as a Comprehensive Center of Excellence by the American College of Surgeons.
• Practice has daytime hours with low call and no weekend coverage responsibilities.
• Position is approximately 50/50 medical weight management/surgical weight management.
• McConnell Heart Health Center is an integrated medical fitness facility with cardio and strength equipment, pools, basketball court, spin studio, group exercise, massage, locker rooms and sauna.
• Highly competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, and student loan reimbursement

Location

Columbus is one of the top locations in the country for young professionals, with a mix of big-city amenities and small-town affordability. OhioHealth offers a wide range of professional experiences in communities throughout central Ohio, giving you the opportunity to find the perfect fit for your family and your career.

OhioHealth Physician Group

Today’s complex healthcare environment requires physicians and hospitals to work together to achieve excellence in clinical quality, patient safety and service quality. One of the ways we achieve that kind of partnership is through the OhioHealth Physician Group (OPG), a medical group of OhioHealth physicians, advanced practice providers and associates.

We value the expertise of our strong physician network. We seek physician and patient feedback to improve the healthcare experience. It’s one of the reasons why we are regularly ranked on Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For.” 

At OhioHealth, we strive to help our physicians grow professionally and clinically. We see your education not as an expense, but as a strategic investment in the health system. Growth isn’t limited to just education, so we rely on the voices and leadership of our physicians. We have Clinical Guidance Councils, a Physician Diversity Workforce Group, and the OhioHealth Physicians Leadership Institute to help you lead, grow and innovate in all facets of your career.

For more information, please contact Tharon Caslow at (614) 570-9032 or email your CV to Tharon.caslow@ohiohealth.com.

OhioHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Date Posted 9/25/2023

Obesity Telemedicine Physician at Form Health

About us:

Form is a virtual obesity medicine clinic delivering multi-disciplinary evidence-based obesity treatment through telemedicine. Form provides high-quality expert care and leverages technology to enhance the patient experience. All Form patients work closely with their physician-led care team, which also includes advanced practice professionals and registered dietitians. Through our proprietary mobile app patients engage in regular video visits, as well as text messaging, photo journaling, digital data transmission, and customized educational materials. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of clinical care, and to treating every individual with empathy and respect. Check out our patient reviews on Trustpilot!

Founded in 2019, Form is a venture-backed innovative startup with an experienced clinical and leadership team. Our mission is to empower patients and be leaders in Obesity Medicine driving impact at a national scale. We are deeply invested in our core value to put patients first, and also deeply committed to creating a culture where every employee is valued and we learn and improve together. See what employees say about working at Form here.

About the Role:

We are seeking an obesity medicine physician to provide longitudinal telehealth care for patients with obesity, and to collaborate with advanced practice professionals and registered dietitians towards exceptional team-based care. This is a full-time opportunity; work is remote, and schedules can be very flexible.

We seek applicants who: 

• Have an MD degree, are board certified and diplomates of the American Board of Obesity Medicine
• Are licensed to practice and prescribe legally in Illinois, California, and Texas, and/or other states, and will prioritize candidates with multiple licenses 
• Have at least 2 years of Obesity Medicine experience
• Have excellent interpersonal skills for patient and team interactions
• Are committed to the highest quality of medical care and an evidence-based approach to obesity management 
• Have prior experience conducting telemedicine visits 
• Have prior experience working collaboratively with advanced practice professionals and registered dietitians. 

Interested candidates should send a statement of interest, full curriculum vitae and the names and contact information for three references to Dr. Florencia Halperin, Chief Medical Officer, Form. florenciahalperin@formhealth.co

We are an equal opportunity employer. 

If you are an obesity medicine physician passionate about helping people improve their health through weight loss, are open to innovative care solutions, and looking for a flexible work opportunity, join our team!  

Date Posted 9/25/23

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Carolyn J. and Robert J. Allison Jr. Family Foundation
Fellowship in Clinical Obesity Medicine and Metabolism
UT Center for Obesity Medicine and Metabolic Performance

UTHealth Center for Obesity Medicine and Metabolic Performance invites applications for our
comprehensive Clinical Fellowship in Obesity Medicine. This one-year fellowship is designed for current residents or recent graduates of internal medicine, family medicine, or endocrinology training programs who wish to obtain rigorous, comprehensive subspecialty training in the area of Obesity Medicine. We are currently recruiting for an open slot for 2023 to complete 1 year of fellowship training.

This fellowship has been designed to provide trainees with expertise and clinical experience in the emerging field of Obesity Medicine, with a primary focus on the evaluation and management of patients with obesity. Fellows will learn to treat obesity through intensive lifestyle intervention, nutritional, behavioral, pharmacological, and surgical means, as well as how to address the comorbidities of this disorder most effectively. Trainees who complete this fellowship program will be prepared to pursue clinical and/or academic careers focused on obesity medicine and to become leaders in this emerging discipline.

Trainees will spend the majority of time in the adult clinical environment training obesity and its comorbidities. Didactic education includes the physiology and pathophysiology of body weight regulation and fundamental knowledge of current treatment and research in the field of Obesity medicine. Rotations include bariatric surgery, pediatrics, Ironman specialized testing, endocrinology, sleep medicine, dietician shadowing, and a private practice experience. On completion of the fellowship, a fellow will be able to assess a patient with obesity or other
metabolic disorders and determine/facilitate an appropriate treatment plan. Trainees will understand and utilize standard and innovative approaches to the treatment of obesity, including body composition and metabolic measurement, novel combination therapies, surgical and medical integration of care, and outcomes-related research and/or new and emerging treatment trials.

Fellowship training includes active involvement in clinical trials. The research primarily focuses on new molecules for the treatment of obesity or new indications for existing anti-obesity medications. Fellows will also develop their skills as an educator in Obesity Medicine for medical students, residents, and endocrinology/sleep medicine fellows rotating in the center. Outcomes and standard-of-care research can be completed under the guidance of a member of the program faculty and collaborating departments. This fellowship is available to physicians who will have completed an accredited residency program in internal medicine, family medicine, or endocrinology. Other backgrounds are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Applicants must have completed a United States or Canadian residency program.
To apply to the Clinical Obesity Medicine fellowship, please forward a cover letter and curriculum vitae to:
Deborah Bade Horn, DO, MPH, MFOMA
Program Director, Allison Family Foundation Fellowship in Obesity Medicine and Metabolism
Medical Director, UT Center for Obesity Medicine and Metabolic Performance
Houston, Texas
c/o Tayna Y. Vazquez
For further information or application materials, please contact Tayna Vazquez at 30TUtayna.y.vazquez@uth.tmc.edu

Hattiesburg Clinic, P.A. ~ Weight Management Physician Opportunity

Hattiesburg Clinic is seeking a BC/BE Obesity Medicine physician to join its Weight Management center.  This service is the only one of its kind in South Mississippi dedicated to weight management. The adult consultative clinic is a physician-led program providing comprehensive evaluations and management of obesity.  This facility treats obesity as a chronic disease and addresses nutrition, exercise, environmental and social issues influencing weight, pharmacology and surgery.

Our team includes a board-certified obesity management physician, nurse practitioner, registered dieticians, wellness nurses, bariatric surgeons and a bariatric surgery coordinator.

What we offer:

• Full-time position for a physician qualified in the evaluation and medical management of patients with obesity and obesity-related co-morbidities
• A large patient referral base
• A multi-disciplinary team and close collaboration with Bariatric Surgeons
• Monday – Friday schedule with limited call
• A first-year guaranteed salary with excellent benefits, including relocation assistance

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of an accredited fellowship in Obesity Medicine or BC/BE in Obesity Medicine by the ABOM
• BC/BE in Internal Medicine, and Internal Medicine sub-specialty, or Family Medicine
• Expertise in the field of obesity medicine. This field of medicine requires competency in the genetic, biologic, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to obesity and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity
• Competence with all non-surgical therapeutic interventions including diet, physical activity, behavioral change, and pharmacotherapy, and in providing peri and post-surgical care of metabolic and bariatric surgery patients
• Eligible for a Mississippi medical license

 Our Community

Hattiesburg is located in South Mississippi, just hours away from New Orleans and the Alabama and Florida coastal areas.  We are home to two universities, a DO medical school and a several residency programs. Our weather is mild year-round and we have an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities, as well as a variety of shopping and dining options.

If you are searching for a unique opportunity, please send your CV to Glenda Sharp at glenda.sharp@hattiesburgclinic.com or call 601-579-5008 or 601-606-5941.

For more information please visit our website: http://www.hattiesburgclinic.com

Date Posted: 9/28/2023

Obesity Telemedicine APP at Form Health

About us:

Form is a virtual obesity medicine clinic delivering multi-disciplinary evidence-based obesity treatment through telemedicine. Form provides high-quality expert care and leverages technology to enhance the patient experience. All Form patients work closely with their care team, which includes board certified physicians, advanced practice professionals and registered dietitians. Through our proprietary mobile app patients engage in regular video visits, as well as text messaging, photo journaling, digital data transmission, and customized educational materials. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of clinical care, and to treating every individual with empathy and respect. Check out our patient reviews on Trustpilot!

Founded in 2019, Form is a venture-backed innovative startup with an experienced clinical and leadership team. Our mission is to empower patients and be leaders in Obesity Medicine driving impact at a national scale. We are deeply invested in our core value to put patients first, and also deeply committed to creating a culture where every employee is valued and we learn and improve together. See what employees say about working at Form here.

About the Role:

We are seeking an Advanced Practice Professional who is passionate about and experienced in obesity medicine to provide longitudinal telehealth care for patients with obesity, and to collaborate with physicians and registered dietitians towards exceptional team-based care. This is a full-time opportunity; work is remote, and schedules can be very flexible.

We seek applicants who: 

• Have an NP or PA degree, with experience practicing Obesity Medicine, including effective evidence-based lifestyle counseling and pharmacotherapy
• Are licensed to practice and prescribe legally in Illinois, California, and Texas, and/or other states, and will prioritize candidates with multiple licenses 
• Have at least 2 years of Obesity Medicine experience
• Have excellent interpersonal skills for patient and team interactions
• Are committed to the highest quality of medical care and an evidence-based approach to obesity management 
• Have prior experience conducting telemedicine visits 

Interested candidates should send a statement of interest, full curriculum vitae and the names and contact information for three references to Dr. Florencia Halperin, Chief Medical Officer, Form. florenciahalperin@formhealth.co

We are an equal opportunity employer. 

If you are an APP who is passionate about obesity medicine and helping people improve their health through weight loss, are open to innovative care solutions, and looking for a flexible work opportunity, join our team!  

Medical Weight Management Opportunity – Southeastern Massachusetts – less than 30 minutes from Providence, Rhode Island and less than 1-hour from Boston, Massachusetts - Part-time 24 hour position.

Southcoast Health is focused on bringing together high-quality Physicians to deliver exceptional care and services.  We are the region’s largest integrated network of Physicians and Advanced Practice Practitioners.

We are focused on recruiting an American Board of Obesity Medicine certified IM, IM/Peds, or FM trained physician for a thriving Medical Weight Management program within an established Bariatric Surgery department to treat patients with BMI over 27. 

Position Highlights:

• Exceptional opportunity to join a group of 2 Physicians & 2 Advanced Practice Practitioners
• Completion of US Residency & Fellowship
• Board certified or board eligible in Obesity Medicine / IM/ IM-Peds or FM required
• Must be comfortable with prescribing anti-obesity medication
• Must be familiar with therapeutic carbohydrate reduced nutrition plans
• Must be able to work with NP/PA to develop individualized, comprehensive weight management plans
• Must be comfortable with referring appropriate patients to a Bariatric surgeon
• Malpractice coverage of $2M / $6M
• Excellent work life balance with supportive colleagues and administration
• Competitive Salary with Productivity Based Incentives
  • Employment model with no buy-in or overhead       
  • Sign-on Bonus Program and Relocation assistance
  • Excellent benefit package including
  • 41 days paid-time-off including vacation and CME
  • 6% match on retirement after 2 years

Community Highlights:

• Situated less than 30 minutes southeast of Providence, RI, 60 minutes south of Boston, 30 minutes west of Cape Cod with convenient access to major highways
• Four-season coastal living with boating - sail and power and a whole host of other water sports with opportunity to live on the water
• Multi-cultural communities with great family-oriented neighborhoods
• Excellent private and public schools

About Southcoast Health

Southcoast Health is a physician-led not for profit Health system. It is one of the largest and fastest growing health systems in New England. Since its inception in 1996, Southcoast has become a sought-after destination for health care professionals. As a thriving part of the New England medical community, Southcoast Health offers practice excellence in an environment you want to call home.

Apply Here 

Date Posted: 4/10/2023

The West Virginia University Health System, the state’s largest health system and largest private employer, comprises 18 hospitals throughout the state and bordering states. In addition, it includes five institutes, as well as providing management services for other local hospitals through affiliate agreements.

Whether you are caring for our patients at one of the critical access hospitals, community sites, regional or academic medical centers, we are all one WVU Health System.

Work Here. Thrive Here.

West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department of Medicine seek a Medical Weight Management physician qualified for appointment at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor rank. The successful candidates will be expected to practice in Morgantown, WV. (Depending on operational needs, a successful candidate may also be assigned to provide services at additional worksites in West Virginia and Pennsylvania. In such instances, travel would be anticipated and expected to fulfill said duties at these additional sites).

The Medical Weight Management Clinic is the non-surgical part of the WVU Medicine Medical and Surgical Weight-Loss Center. In addition to individualized medical weight loss plans, the Center offers bariatric surgery and bariatric endoscopy services. The Medical and Surgical Weight-Loss Center delivers a superior quality of care with state-of-the-art surgical technology. The Center provides a, team of highly trained healthcare professionals from a range of medical fields who specialize in safe and healthy weight management.

Our team approach to treating obesity incorporates dietitians, clinical psychologists, advanced practice professionals, and nurses. We are the first center in West Virginia to receive advanced designation in obesity medicine as an accredited center through the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program. At WVU, you will work with a team of over 30 outstanding and experienced internists. All subspecialties are present and available for consultation within the clinic and hospital. New clinic facilities offer state of the art practice space. WVU Medicine facilities system-wide use the Epic health information system enabling safer, more coordinated patient care. We incorporate telemedicine, shared medical appointments, and care team meetings for panel management into our weight management program.

Duties: In addition to providing excellent patient care, the successful candidate will also be actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows. Scholarly activity, including quality improvement and research, is encouraged.

Qualifications: Applicants must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for state medical license. Candidates must have completed an accredited internal medicine, medicine-pediatrics, or family medicine residency program and be board-certified in their primary specialty. They must be board-eligible for the American Board of Obesity Medicine. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

WVU Medicine is West Virginia University’s affiliated health system, West Virginia’s largest private employer, and a national leader in patient safety and quality. The WVU Health System is comprised of eighteen member hospitals and three hospitals under management agreements, anchored by its flagship hospital, J.W Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, a 700+ bed academic medical center that offers tertiary and quaternary care.

Morgantown, West Virginia is located just over an hour south of Pittsburgh, PA and three hours from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD. Morgantown is consistently rated as one of the best small metropolitan areas in the country for both lifestyle and business climate. The area offers the cultural diversity and amenities of a large city in a safe, family-friendly environment. There is also an excellent school system and an abundance of beautiful homes and recreational activities.

Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn and make a difference from day one. To learn more, visit WVU Medicine Medical Weight Management at https://wvumedicine.org/ruby-memorial-hospital/services/wvu-specialty-clinics/medical-weight-management/

Visit http://wvumedicine.org/careers/ to apply and for additional questions, or to submit your CV directly, please contact Erin Mills, Manager, Physician Talent Management, at erin.mills@wvumedicine.org 

West Virginia University & University Health Associates are an AA/EO employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran – and WVU is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt)

Company: UHA University Health Associates

Date Posted: 10/3/2023