Internal Medicine Physician – Weight Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Wisconsin.

📋 Description

• Join the Virtual Weight Management team at Aurora Health Care as a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician.

• Conduct thorough medical histories, virtual assessments, and clinical evaluations focused on obesity and metabolic conditions.

• Create personalized weight-management treatment plans utilizing evidence-based approaches.

• Offer ongoing virtual longitudinal care, routine follow-ups, and manage chronic diseases related to obesity and metabolic health.

• Order and interpret diagnostic tests essential for obesity treatment and metabolic monitoring.

• Ensure all documentation is completed timely, accurately, and in accordance with Aurora Health Care policies.

• Maintain compliance with Aurora Health Care's virtual care guidelines, clinical protocols, and regulatory standards.

• Act as an advocate and educator for patients, providing supportive counseling and motivation.

• Deliver empathetic, culturally sensitive care to a diverse adult population.

• Actively engage in quality improvement initiatives, service excellence efforts, and outcomes-driven program development.

• Adhere to access and productivity standards to guarantee timely and convenient virtual care availability.

• Employ standardized evidence-based protocols for obesity care.

• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary care team, including dietitians, behavioral health professionals, pharmacists, and care coordinators.

• Participate in program meetings, case discussions, and ongoing clinical improvement efforts.

• Exemplify Aurora Health Care’s Core Values and comply with Medical Group Minimum Work Standards.

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered obesity care designed for adult patients in a virtual setting.

• Demonstrate a deep understanding of obesity as a chronic disease, encompassing pharmacotherapy, nutritional science, behavioral medicine, and pertinent clinical guidelines.

• Assess patient outcomes and incorporate current scientific evidence to enhance practice continuously.

• Communicate effectively through virtual platforms with patients, families, and care team members.

• Exhibit integrity, responsibility, and ethical practice consistently.

• Recognize and utilize health system resources to facilitate high-value, coordinated virtual obesity care.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of three to five years of relevant experience.

• Board certification in family medicine or internal medicine.

• Board Certification or Board Eligible status in Obesity/Weight Management is required.

• Maintenance of Certification is necessary according to applicable board standards.

• Experience in virtual care is preferred, with a strong preference for experience in obesity pharmacotherapy.

• Must demonstrate knowledge and skills required to provide age-appropriate care for adults aged 18 years and older.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions.

• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.

• Retirement benefits, featuring 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources.

• Flexible spending accounts for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.

• Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support.

• Educational assistance and professional development programs.

• Paid medical liability insurance.

• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances.

• Relocation assistance.