Part Time Bariatric and Obesity Medine Opportunity
About The Position
Join Lehigh Valley Health Network’s experienced Bariatric Medicine physicians in a busy outpatient practice. The department provides multidisciplinary care, with Registered Dietitians, Behavioral Health Therapists, Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and an Exercise Physiologist. Patient care is individualized and may include lab evaluation, tailored goals, a high-protein meal replacement program, and medications to support healthy habits and lifestyle changes. The position provides in-person and virtual care in a supportive office environment. There is no holiday or call schedule, and the physician may have the opportunity to teach medical students and residents.
Requirements
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obesity Medicine through the American Board of Obesity Medicine.
- Maintain BLS Certification.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience practicing Obesity Medicine.
Responsibilities
- Provide bariatric and obesity medicine care in a busy outpatient practice.
- Deliver individualized patient care, including lab evaluation and tailored goals.
- Support patients’ weight-loss and wellness goals through meal replacement programs and medications as appropriate.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team.
- Teach medical students and residents, as opportunities arise.
Benefits
- Starting bonus.
- Resident and Fellow Educational Stipends.
- Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage.
- CME time and allowance.
- Relocation assistance, if applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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