Clinical Obesity Medicine Physician

Responsibilities

Provide direct outpatient care for patients with obesity and obesity related conditions.

Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans that incorporate behavioral, nutritional, pharmacologic, and bariatric surgical therapies.

Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team that includes other specialists, dietitians, psychologists, exercise physiologist, and surgeons.

Contribute to program development, quality improvement initiatives, clinical research, community outreach, and educational activities.

Requirements

• Candidates must have ABIM or ABFM certification.
• Have obesity training, ideally with fellowship training and board certification in obesity medicine from the American Board of Obesity Medicine.
• Be eligible for a medical license in the State of Utah.

Qualifications

• Commensurate with training and experience academic faculty appointment.
• Opportunity to contribute to program development, quality improvement initiatives, clinical research, community outreach, and educational activities.
• Unique geographical location provides a broad and diverse referral base across a five-state region.
• Comprehensive weight management program is the first of its kind in the Intermountain West and is nationally recognized for its truly multidisciplinary approach to obesity treatment.
• Active research portfolio offers extensive opportunities for collaboration in both clinical and translational research.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package offered by the University of Utah Health.
• Recreational opportunities abound with several sports teams, lively entertainment and nightlife, diverse dining options, shopping, and a rich cultural scene featuring a symphony, opera, ballet, theater, and museums.
• Located at an elevation of 4,330 feet above sea level, Salt Lake City is Utah's capital and gateway to the state's renowned landscapes and outdoor recreational areas.
• The city is a well-known ski destination with 14 ski resorts, five scenic national parks, and numerous other outdoor activities.
• Salt Lake City serves as an airline hub, with direct flights to all major cities in the continental U.S., Hawaii, Alaska, and Europe.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Contact Information

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/188595.

Send inquiries to Juliana Simonetti, M.D., Associate Professor, Director of Obesity Medicine, c/o Debra Anderton at debra.anderton@hsc.utah.edu.