Job ID: 3087

Type: Physicians

State: FL

Area: Southwest Florida

Specialty:

Description: Facility is seeking a fellowship-trained Obesity Medicine Physician for a combined clinical and Medical Director role leading a Comprehensive Obesity Program - Provide clinical, administrative, and strategic oversight for a multidisciplinary, evidence-based obesity medicine program - Monday–Friday practice; may begin with a combination of onsite and virtual hours - Direct patient care focused on medical weight management, lifestyle medicine, and anti-obesity pharmacotherapy including GLP-1 therapies; coordinate with bariatric surgery offerings - Lead a collaborative team of physicians, APPs, pharmacists, registered dietitians, behavioral health specialists, and support staff - Triage patients into appropriate care pathways; coordinate referrals back to primary care for ongoing management - Collaborate with pharmacy colleagues on safe and effective use of anti-obesity medications; ensure compliance with national clinical guidelines and accreditation standards - Drive program growth, community outreach, provider recruitment, mentorship, quality improvement, and strategic planning - Sign-on bonus and relocation package; dedicated CME time and funding - Malpractice insurance with tail coverage; short- and long-term disability - 403(b) with employer match and 457(b) enhanced retirement option; generous PTO - Eligible for Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - $280,000/$35,000 Sign On/$27,000 Med Dir stipend - ABOM certification strongly preferred; minimum 2 years of experience treating obesity and obesity-related conditions required - Leadership, administrative, or program development experience preferred; experience with value-based care and multidisciplinary care models required - Florida medical license required or ability to obtain - BC/BE in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Endocrinology required

Community/Facility info:

Contact: For more information please contact Ben Ferro at [email protected] or call 716-689-6000.