Form Health - Physician, Obesity Medicine - Dedicated Collaborator Full Time W2 (Region 4)
Requirements
• Demonstrated clinical experience in obesity medicine and pharmacotherapy (older generation oral and newer injectable medications) • Required: Active and unrestricted Medical State License in any US State, and eligibility to obtain additional state licenses (IMLC preferred, but not required) • Must have a minimum of 2 years as an attending physician, post-residency, in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine or Obesity Medicine, OR completed an accredited Fellowship program in Obesity Medicine, in lieu of years of experience • Interest in mentoring, teaching, and collaborating with APPs and Registered Dietitians specializing in obesity medicine, as needed • Demonstrated experience working with APPs, medical residents, or trainees in a clinical academic setting • Adherence to evidence-based treatments, behavioral interventions, nutrition, and pharmacotherapy for both endocrine disorders and obesity • Open to working one of the following W2 roles: 32hrs/week, 36hrs/week or 40hrs/week • Must be currently opted-in with Medicare • Committed to delivering patient-centered, culturally competent care • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Experience providing synchronous patient care in a telehealth setting is preferred • Bilingual candidates with medical fluency in Spanish are desired, but not required
Responsibilities
• Provide direct patient care in a clinical setting, focusing on evidence-based obesity treatment and chronic weight management. The physician will collaborate with APP colleagues to co-manage a shared panel and not have their own primary patient panel. • 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. • return visits for APP patients every third visit • Provide treatment planning and medical management support for complex cases or escalated concerns. • treatment planning and medical management support • Prescribe non-controlled obesity medications for patients under both direct care and in coordination with APPs. • non-controlled obesity medications • 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. • weekly 30 minute collaborative meetings and 30 min asynchronous communication time • Ensure clinical documentation, protocols, and treatment pathways are followed consistently within the team. • Assist in the professional development of APPs by fostering clinical growth, offering feedback, and supporting continuing education. • professional development • 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. • Have an MD or DO degree, are board certified and diplomates of the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) • American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) • Minimum of 5 years as an attending physician in primary specialty • 5 years as an attending physician in primary specialty • Active and unrestricted state license in MA or NY • MA or NY • If you don''t have a MA or NY State License, you MUST be licensed in any of the following states ME, NH, CT, NJ, DE, MD, DC, PA AND currently holding a LOQ (Letter of Qualification) with the IMLC (Interstate Medical Licensure Compact). • Have excellent interpersonal skills for patient and team interactions • Strong interest in mentoring, teaching, and collaborating with APPs. • mentoring, teaching, and collaborating • Demonstrated experience working with APPs, medical residents, or trainees in a clinical academic setting. • experience working with APPs, medical residents, or trainees • 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. • Are committed to the highest quality of medical care and an evidence-based approach to obesity management
Benefits
• 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. • Form Health’s commitment to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment: • Form Health is committed to creating a culture and environment that celebrates diversity and inclusion, while fostering safety and belonging. This extends from our remote patient care to our corporate offices and everywhere in between. We are looking for team members who want to help us further our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts and who share our attitudes for creating an inclusive, safe, and positive work environment. • $210,000—$225,000 USD
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