Obesity Medicine Job Openings

Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG) is actively recruiting a Obesity Medicine Physicians to join our Kaiser Permanente teams in Southern California.

Highlights:

• Full-scope obesity medicine, including bariatric medicine, preventive care, and patient education

• Integrated team of doctors, APPs, dietitians, educators, LCSWs, exercise physiologists, and more

• 1/2 day paid education time per week (if full-time)

• Flexible schedule, no weekend or after-hour duties

• Manageable patient load

• Collaborative and supporting culture

• AI technology support for clinical documentation

• Grow professionally with ongoing learning opportunities and support for your goals.

• Be part of an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and ensures all voices are heard and valued

• Requirements: BC/BE in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Preventative Medicine and BC/BE in Obesity Medicine

SCPMG is proud to offer its physicians:

• An organization that serves the 4.9 million Kaiser Permanente members throughout Southern California for more than 70 years

• Excellent salary, comprehensive benefits, and partnership eligibility after 3 years

• Comprehensive administrative support

• A fully integrated electronic medical record system (EPIC) and AI technology support for clinical documentation

Salary and Benefits

Salary range for full-time/part-time openings is $281,775.00 - $382,887,00. Potential premium earnings are up to $22,968.00. Salaries are inclusive of incentives depending on skills and competencies and geographic location. Potential premium earnings are based on location. Annual Salary is determined by longevity with the Group and full time equivalent (FTE) work schedule/effort.

We also have Per Diem Opportunities throughout Southern California. Per Diem hourly rates: up to $139.90/hour. Non-benefited, hourly positions, including malpractice insurance and tail coverage. Must have CA medical license and paid DEA certificate.

If you are interested in this position, plus use this link to apply:

https://southerncalifornia.per...

Posted on: November 7, 2024

Knownwell | Market Development Lead Clinician

We are looking for a physician or advanced practice clinician to join our primary care/obesity medicine practice in new select markets. This position is unique in that the Market Development Lead Clinician will play a critical role in establishing and expanding our new medical practice(s) within a specific market. This role combines clinical expertise with business acumen to drive marketing efforts, build strong referral networks, and ensure successful practice establishment and growth. This clinician leader serves as both a clinical leader and a strategic partner, working to position the practice effectively in the medical community and attract patients.

For more information, visit this link: https://www.knownwell.co/

Posted on: October 15, 2024

Carolyn J. and Robert J. Allison Jr. Family Foundation Fellowship in Clinical Obesity Medicine and Metabolism

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS | Fellowships Beginning in 2025

Fellowship Summary

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. Applications are currently being accepted. Priority Application deadline is November 1. The offer date is December 2, 2024. 

Fellowship begins August 1, 2025 – July 31, 2026.

About the Fellowship

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 how 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. 

Fellowship training in Obesity Medicine will occur over 1 year. 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. 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. They will be able to complete a full evaluation for patients with indications for obesity treatment both medically, surgically, and the med/surg combination and provide comprehensive care that leads to disease improvement. 

Fellows will also develop the skills to be a competent educator in Obesity Medicine for medical students, residents, and endocrinology 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.

Requirements & Qualifications

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 visit this link or contact:

Tayna Vazquez
Program Manager
tayna.y.vazquez@uth.tmc.edu

Posted on: September 26, 2024

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