Physician, Obesity Medicine - Dedicated Collaborator Full Time W2 (Region 1)

About the role

We are seeking a Dedicated and Collaborative Obesity Medicine Physician to join our innovative, multidisciplinary weight management team. This new role is designed for an ABOM-certified obesity medicine physician with a strong interest in teaching and supporting Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) in providing high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a clinical setting, focusing on evidence-based obesity treatment and chronic weight management.
• Collaborate with APP colleagues to co-manage a shared panel and not have their own primary patient panel.
• Review charts and conduct return visits for APP patients every third visit to ensure quality and continuity of care.
• Prescribe non-controlled obesity medications for patients under both direct care and in coordination with APPs.
• Conduct weekly 30 minute collaborative meetings and 30 min asynchronous communication time with each assigned APP to review cases, address clinical challenges, and provide ongoing mentorship.
• Affirm clinical documentation, protocols, and treatment pathways are followed consistently within the team.
• Afford assistance in the professional development of APPs by fostering clinical growth, offering feedback, and supporting continuing education.
• Participate in team-based care initiatives and contribute to a culture of collaboration and high-quality care.
• Attend relevant departmental meetings and contribute to quality improvement efforts within the obesity medicine program.

Requirements

• Have an MD or DO degree, are board certified and diplomates of the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM).
• Active and unrestricted state license in CA if not from one of the specified states, must have a LOQ with the IMLC.
• Minimum of 5 years as an attending physician in primary specialty.
• Currently or previously credentialed with insurance payers.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for patient and team interactions.
• Strong interest in mentoring, teaching, and collaborating with APPs.
• Demonstrated experience working with APPs, medical residents, or trainees in a clinical academic setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Adherence to evidence-based obesity treatments, behavioral interventions, nutrition, and pharmacotherapy.
• Committed to delivering patient-centered, culturally competent care.
• Comfortable working in a multidisciplinary team including dietitians, behavioral health providers, and nursing staff.
• Committed to the highest quality of medical care and an evidence-based approach to obesity management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years as an attending physician in primary specialty.
• Active and unrestricted state license in CA if not from one of the specified states, must have a LOQ with the IMLC.
• Board certified and diplomates of the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM).
• Experience working with APPs, medical residents, or trainees in a clinical academic setting.
• Strong interest in mentoring, teaching, and collaborating with APPs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for patient and team interactions.
• Adherence to evidence-based obesity treatments, behavioral interventions, nutrition, and pharmacotherapy.
• Committed to delivering patient-centered, culturally competent care.
• Comfortable working in a multidisciplinary team including dietitians, behavioral health providers, and nursing staff.
• Committed to the highest quality of medical care and an evidence-based approach to obesity management.

Skills

• Evidence-based obesity treatments
• Behavioral interventions
• Nutrition
• Pharmacotherapy

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health benefits
• 401k program
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Ability to participate in Form4Form, Form Health's weight loss program available to all employees and their dependents.

Pay

$210,000—$225,000 USD

Schedule

Flexible work schedules and paid time off