Weight Management Physician

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

📋 Description

• Become a part of Atrium Health as a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician on the Virtual Weight Management team, which is a division of Advocate Health.

• The Atrium Health Virtual Weight Management Program offers a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to obesity and metabolic health care via a fully virtual platform.

• Conduct thorough medical histories, virtual assessments, and clinical evaluations addressing obesity and metabolic issues.

• Create personalized weight-management treatment plans that utilize evidence-based methodologies.

• Provide continuous virtual longitudinal care, routine follow-ups, and management of chronic conditions related to obesity and metabolic health.

• Order and interpret necessary diagnostic tests for obesity care and metabolic monitoring.

• Ensure all documentation is completed in a timely, accurate, and clinically appropriate fashion.

• Adhere to Atrium Health's virtual-care guidelines, clinical protocols, and regulatory requirements.

• Act as a patient advocate and educator, offering supportive counseling and motivation.

• Provide compassionate, culturally sensitive care to a diverse adult population.

• Engage actively in quality improvement initiatives and the development of outcomes-driven programs.

• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary care team that includes dietitians, behavioral health specialists, pharmacists, and care coordinators.

⛳️ Requirements

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical institution.

• Completion of an accredited residency program.

• Board Certification in Obesity/Weight Management is mandatory.

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

• Previous experience in virtual care is preferred; experience with obesity pharmacotherapy is highly favored.

• Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to deliver age-appropriate care for adults aged 18 and older.

• Willingness to serve as a collaborating physician for up to 7 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) is required.

• Although the role 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.