Virtual Weight Management Physician

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Join Atrium Health as a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician on the Virtual Weight Management team.

• The physician delivers comprehensive, evidence-based care for obesity and metabolic health via a fully virtual platform.

• Conducts thorough medical histories, virtual assessments, and clinical evaluations for obesity and metabolic disorders.

• Creates individualized weight-management treatment plans utilizing evidence-based strategies.

• Provides continuous virtual longitudinal care, routine follow-ups, and chronic disease management associated with obesity and metabolic health.

• Orders and interprets necessary diagnostic tests for obesity care and metabolic monitoring.

• Completes all documentation promptly, accurately, and in a clinically appropriate manner.

• Ensures adherence to Atrium Health's virtual-care guidelines, clinical protocols, and regulatory standards.

• Acts as an advocate and educator for patients, offering supportive counseling, motivation, and shared decision-making.

• Provides empathetic, culturally sensitive care to a diverse adult demographic.

• Actively engages in quality improvement initiatives and outcomes-driven program development.

⛳️ Requirements

• MD or DO degree from a recognized medical school.

• Completion of an accredited residency program.

• Board Certification in Obesity/Weight Management is mandatory.

• Maintenance of Certification required in accordance with applicable board standards.

• Experience in virtual care is preferred; proficiency in obesity pharmacotherapy is strongly preferred.

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care for adults aged 18 years and older.

• Must be willing to act as a collaborating physician for up to 7 APPs.

• Although the position is remote, the Physician must reside in one of the following states: NC, SC, GA, or AL.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions.

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

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

• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care 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.