Pediatric Obesity Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Facilitate 60-minute virtual intake sessions to assess obesity and overweight issues while formulating personalized treatment strategies.

• Deliver thorough clinical services, encompassing medication management (such as GLP-1s and other anti-obesity medications) and the ordering/interpreting of diagnostic labs.

• Direct our "Positive Parenting for Healthy Weight" Shared Medical Appointment groups.

• Collaborate with behavioral health professionals and make appropriate referrals to other services.

• Conduct 30-minute medical follow-up sessions to evaluate progress and modify treatment plans as needed.

• Ensure clinical documentation and administrative tasks are completed accurately and promptly.

• Work together with nursing staff on prior authorizations and care coordination.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must hold a medical license to practice in California along with an active DEA registration.

• Board certification in Pediatrics is required; board certification in Obesity Medicine is preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in patient care.

• Strong interest or background in Lifestyle Medicine, nutrition coaching, and physical activity.

• Proficient in utilizing electronic medical records (EMR) and telemedicine platforms for delivering virtual care.

• Experience engaging with families from diverse backgrounds and a dedication to providing culturally sensitive treatment.

• Enthusiastic about joining a rapidly expanding startup and experimenting with new care models.

• Preferred: Proficiency in Spanish.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary accompanied by medical and additional benefits, including a 401(K).

• Remote-friendly work culture.

• Flexible time-off policy.