Office Physician

Position Information

The Center for Care Transformation, our Value based care department, is seeking a fellowship trained Obesity physician for a clinical role and a Medical Directorship for our Comprehensive Obesity Program.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical, administrative, and strategic oversight for a multidisciplinary, evidence-based obesity medicine program focused on medical weight management, lifestyle medicine, anti-obesity pharmacotherapy, in addition to coordination with bariatric surgery offerings for our employees.
• Work collaboratively with our leaders and physicians of our employed medical group and independent physicians who may refer patients to the program.
• Lead a collaborative team of physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, registered dietitians, behavioral health specialists, and support staff to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Include direct patient care focused on obesity medicine and metabolic health.
• Collaborate with our pharmacy colleagues and educators to assure the safe and effective use of anti-obesity medications including GLP-1 therapies, ensuring compliance with national clinical guidelines and accreditation standards, and supporting program growth and community outreach initiatives.
• Play a key role in provider recruitment, education, mentorship, quality improvement initiatives, and strategic planning in order to grow the practice and expand services to different populations of patients.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Endocrinology
• Active Florida medical license (or eligibility)
• Minimum of two years of experience treating obesity and obesity-related conditions
• Leadership, administrative, or program development experience preferred
• American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) certification strongly preferred
• Experience with value-based care, healthcare administration, utilization management, and multidisciplinary care models will be necessary to support and grow the program

Benefits

• Generous paid time off to enjoy the Beautiful Southwest Florida weather and beaches!
• Sign on bonus & relocation package
• Dedicated CME time and funding
• Malpractice Insurance and Tail Coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with match and 457(b) enhanced retirement option
• Short term/long term disability
• Participation in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Location

Fort Myers: Come live the beach/vacation lifestyle you've always dreamed of in coastal southwest Florida! We have warm weather year-round, beautiful beaches, amazing sunsets, dozens of recreational parks and ecological preserves, as well as numerous world-renowned golf courses. There are a variety of restaurants, plenty of shopping at nearby malls and outlets, art, history and a wide variety of festivals year-round. There is truly something for everyone! Plus, no state income tax! Southwest Florida International Airport is easy to access and offers numerous direct flights and connections to meet all your travel needs. Those in this area are also able to enjoy the Key West Express which allows for a 3-hour boat ride down to Key West! Fort Myers is minutes away from Sanibel Island, Captiva, and Naples. This area is also centrally located between three of Florida's major cities: Orlando, Tampa, and Miami.

Contact

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please email your CV to our Physician Recruitment Office at physicianrecruitment@leehealth.org.