Formhealth

Obesity Medicine Physician (Remote)

Houston, TX. Posted 6 months ago

The role

Physicians will provide direct patient care focusing on evidence-based obesity treatment and chronic weight management. The role involves reviewing charts, conducting visits, and prescribing non-controlled obesity medications while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

What you will do

  • Provide direct patient care in a clinical setting
  • Review charts and conduct visits for patients
  • Provide treatment planning and medical management support for complex cases
  • Collaborate with APPs and Registered Dietitians
  • Prescribe non-controlled obesity medications
  • Ensure clinical documentation, protocols, and treatment pathways are followed
  • Participate in team-based care initiatives
  • Attend relevant departmental meetings and contribute to quality improvement efforts

Required qualifications

  • MD or DO degree
  • Valid and current Board Certification in Obesity Medicine by the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM)
  • Demonstrated clinical experience in obesity medicine and pharmacotherapy
  • Active and unrestricted Medical State License in any US State
  • Eligibility to obtain additional state licenses
  • 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
  • Demonstrated experience working with APPs, medical residents, or trainees in a clinical academic setting
  • Adherence to evidence-based treatments, behavioral interventions, nutrition, and pharmacotherapy
  • Currently opted-in with Medicare
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Nice to have

  • IMLC preferred
  • Experience providing synchronous patient care in a telehealth setting
  • Bilingual candidates with medical fluency in Spanish

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive health benefits: Medical, dental, vision from day 1
  • 401k program
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Paid time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • Ability to participate in Form4Form weight loss program for employees and dependents

Before you apply

  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States by their start date
  • Form Health does not provide employment-based immigration sponsorship

About the company

Form Health is a virtual obesity medicine clinic delivering multi-disciplinary evidence-based obesity treatment through telemedicine. Founded in 2019, it is a venture-backed innovative startup.

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