Obesity Medicine Job Openings

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and the Department of Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (FSM) are seeking a part-time or full-time, non-tenure-eligible Health System Clinician in the Wellness and Weight Management program, part of the Division of Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care. The individual’s clinical responsibilities include outpatient care for children and adolescents (ages 2 to 19) with obesity and related cardio-renal-metabolic complications. The Wellness and Weight Management Program currently sees nearly 3,000 patient visits annually at one of three outpatient locations.

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Posted on: March 30, 2026

Company Description

Viora Health is dedicated to reducing the costs of care and enhancing health outcomes for individuals facing social and behavioral barriers. Our mission is to use technology and human connections to help providers to better support their patients in between doctors’ visits. Viora Health was voted "TECH COMPANY OF 2022 IN PHILADELPHIA." We are changing healthcare access for millions of American adults with social needs to empower them to better manage their health. Our team has 50+ years of experience in business, medicine, biostatistics, public health, data science and engineering and is advised by healthcare veterans and serial entrepreneurs with past exits/M&A. We are funded by credible healthcare institutions such as the NIH, NSF, AHA, J&J amongst others.

Job Posting Description

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Operations and Growth Manager to help drive operational execution and cross-functional coordination within an early-stage healthcare startup. This role sits at the center of the organization, supporting operational workflows, partnerships, communications, and program delivery while helping leadership translate priorities into action. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-moving environment, enjoys wearing multiple hats, and is comfortable working across operations, business development, marketing, and customer engagement. This is a hybrid role in Philadelphia starting part-time in-person and moving into a full-time hybrid role after the transition period, based on mutual need and availability.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operational workflows and ensure key initiatives move forward on schedule

• Develop operational processes and policies that support KPI-driven performance and scalable growth

• Serve as a liaison between operations, business development, and product teams to support execution of company initiatives

• Support leadership in analyzing operational insights, stakeholder feedback, and market signals to inform program improvements and strategic decisions

• Contribute to grant applications, research collaborations, and partnership proposals

• Support marketing and communications efforts including social media campaigns, webinars, and public-facing engagement

• Coordinate logistics for conferences, speaking engagements, and promotional events, including booth setup and materials

• Assist with partnership development, research, meeting coordination, and follow-up

• Support customer and partner communications and help improve engagement workflows

• Help oversee interns and contribute to building a collaborative, accountable, and mission-driven team culture

Job Requirements

Please do not apply unless you meet criteria 1–5. Applications that do not meet these requirements will not be reviewed.

1. Degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or a related field

2. Minimum 3 years of experience working in healthcare operations (healthcare startup, digital health, health system, or safety-net provider environment preferred)

3. Experience with telemedicine or virtual care billing and CPT codes

4. Strong understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, and healthcare insurance billing and reimbursement

5. Familiarity with community-based organizations, social service providers, or healthcare delivery ecosystems

6. Strong communication skills with interest or experience in marketing, social media campaigns, webinars, or public engagement

7. Comfort using operational tools including EMR systems, Google Workspace or Microsoft Office, Calendly, and Slack

8. MPH and/or experience in operations or business development within early-stage healthcare startups preferred

Eligibility

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and have U.S. residency at the time of application.

Application Instructions

Please complete this pre-screening form for consideration: https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSc_jfPQthEjeDidtB7jOKKDrGUQeYMvyFxF6weZAk-T2QBDgg%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Dpublish-editor&data=05%7C02%7Cjobs%40obesitymedicine.org%7C8a48bc1c0ba74d6ad6ff08de815d8c93%7C3f5e24e4b13b436eb85fb936ae1e3de5%7C0%7C0%7C639090435967229146%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pyF4fdEj1nMj4YhTueJCjqDC9NPgs6Um%2BxQ%2Ftu4eHD0%3D&reserved=0

Posted on: March 26, 2026

Pediatrician Healthy Weight (Akron, OH) | Akron Children's Hospital

Akron Children's Hospital is dedicated to building a diverse workforce – one that reflects our patient population and represents the communities we serve. Whether you're a resident, a physician early in your career, or a seasoned physician with years of experience, Akron Children's Hospital has something different that's hard to explain. You feel it in the atmosphere as soon as you enter through the doors. You experience it every day with your colleagues, staff, patients, and their families. Once you're here, you know you're home.

Our multidisciplinary Healthy Active Living team—includes physicians, psychologists, certified nurse practitioners, dietitians, and exercise physiologists—who work together to provide comprehensive evaluations and personalized treatment plans tailored to children and adolescents' unique needs.

The team uses evidence-based treatments to address obesity and related conditions through a balanced approach that may include:

• Nutritional guidance
• Physical activity planning
• Behavioral therapy
• Safe, effective medication options
• Bariatric surgery

Candidates must possess an MD or DO degree and be board-eligible or certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in general pediatrics or pediatric subspecialties. Board certification by the American Board of Obesity Medicine is preferred but not required. Applicants must also be eligible for and able to obtain an active medical license in the state of Ohio.

This opportunity offers:

• An attractive guaranteed base salary
• A starting bonus
• Productivity bonuses
• A comprehensive benefits package
• Occurrence-based malpractice insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Generous vacation and CME time/money
• Student loan repayment strategies

This position is a 501(c)(3) site, which qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the Federal government.

Requirements:

Hospital Overview:

Akron Children's has been caring for children since 1890. With two hospital campuses, 6 regional health centers, and 50+ primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we're making it easier for today's busy families to find the high-quality care they need. We also partner with other health systems to bring our neonatal and pediatric expertise to patients in their community hospitals.

Ranked among America's Best Children's Hospitals, Akron Children's Hospital is the largest pediatric healthcare system in Northeast Ohio. With more than a million patient visits a year, we've been leading the way to healthier futures for children through quality patient care, education, advocacy, community service and medical discovery for more than 130 years! Children aren't just a segment of our focus; they are our focus. The services at Akron Children's Hospital span the entire scope of medical services available today – from routine and preventative care to emerging technologies in surgery and patient care.

Akron Children's Hospital is the only freestanding pediatric hospital in Northeast Ohio. We are a major teaching affiliate of Northeast Ohio Medical University. Active involvement in medical student and resident education; an academic appointment at Northeast Ohio Medical University is available and commensurate with experience. Akron Children's is dedicated to family-centered care and improving the treatment of childhood illness and injury through research at the Rebecca D. Considine Clinical Research Institute.

The resources available to our physicians, the cutting-edge technology, the collaboration from all departments, and the cohesive nature in which we work allow us to live our mission and truly treat every child as we would our own.

Community Overview:

It's something you know as soon as you experience it. Our communities — the Northeast Ohio community — are deeply ingrained into our work, our volunteerism, and our daily lives. We are truly a part of the communities we serve, and the communities are a part of us. You'll be proud to tell people you meet that you work at Akron Children's as their faces light up and they tell you their own connection to the Hospital. Working at Akron Children's gives you so many opportunities to live in, work in, and love Northeast Ohio.

Runners, hikers, bikers, and families who like to explore have plenty of options, including the recreation of the Towpath Trail. The 110-mile towpath trail from Cleveland to below Canton offers places of tranquility, and hidden views of wildlife. Sports are a way of life in our region, with many private and public golf courses as well as numerous lakes for fishing, boating, and sailing. Not far from the Pro Football Hall of Fame, we also offer many sports opportunities for youth as well as adults, including basketball, baseball, soccer, football, swimming, tennis, and more.

From major league attractions to small-town appeal, the Northeast Ohio area has something for everyone. The area is rich in history and cultural diversity, and provides a stimulating blend of outstanding educational, cultural, and recreational resources. This four-season community offers outdoor enthusiasts more than 40,000 acres of parks for year-round enjoyment. Northeast Ohio has become a premier destination to work, live, play, shop, and dine.

Visit https://careers.akronchildrens.org/job/akron/pediatrician-healthy-weight/54/81344440064 to learn more or apply online or contact Julie Salman at jsalman@akronchildrens.org for more details.

Posted on: February 17, 2026

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

knownwell, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Posted on: February 13, 2024