Pediatric Obesity Specialist - CA License

Responsibilities

• Conduct 60-minute virtual intake appointments to screen for obesity/overweight and determine individualized treatment plans.
• Provide comprehensive clinical services, including medication management (e.g., GLP-1s and other anti-obesity medications) and ordering/interpreting diagnostic labs.
• Lead our "Positive Parenting for Healthy Weight" Shared Medical Appointment groups.
• Collaborate with behavioral health colleagues and refer to other services as appropriate.
• Complete medical follow-up appointments to monitor progress and adjust treatment plans.
• Accurately and timely complete clinical documentation and administrative work.
• Collaborate with nursing staff on prior authorizations and care coordination.

Qualifications

• Licensure: Licensed to practice medicine in California with active DEA registration.
• Board Certification: Board certified in Pediatrics. Board certification in Obesity Medicine preferred.
• Experience: At least 5 years of patient care experience.
• Specialized Interest: Deep interest or experience in Lifestyle Medicine, nutrition coaching, and physical activity.
• Tech-Savvy: Confidence in using electronic medical records (EMR) and telemedicine tools to deliver virtual care.
• Cultural Responsiveness: Experience working with families from diverse backgrounds and a commitment to providing culturally responsive treatment.
• Startup Mindset: Excitement about joining a fast-growing startup and iterating on new care models.
• Nice to have: Spanish-speaking (to support our upcoming Spanish-language initiatives). Licensed in additional states (or open to obtaining additional licenses with our support).

Pay

The target salary for this role will be $220,000-$245,000/year (full-time).

Schedule

Monday through Friday (Pacific) 8am - 8pm PT