Part Time Bariatric and Obesity Medine Opportunity

Schuylkill•Allentown, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Lehigh Valley Health Network’s experienced Bariatric Medicine physicians in a busy outpatient practice. The department provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary care through Registered Dietitians, Behavioral Health Therapists, Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and an Exercise Physiologist. Care is individualized to each patient and includes lab evaluation and tailored goals, a high-protein meal-replacement program with streamlined portion control, and medications as needed to support healthy habits and lifestyle changes. The practice offers a supportive, positive office environment to help patients overcome barriers and achieve health and wellness goals. The role includes in-person and virtual care, has no holiday or call schedule, and offers the opportunity to teach medical students and residents. The position is based at the Health Center at Cedar Crest in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

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.
Influenza vaccination and COVID-19 vaccination are required unless medically contraindicated or due to a bona fide religious belief or practice.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience practicing Obesity Medicine.

Responsibilities

Provide bariatric and obesity medicine care in a busy outpatient practice.
Deliver individualized care, including lab evaluation and tailored patient goals.
Support patients with a high-protein meal-replacement program and portion-controlled approach.
Use medications as needed to support patients’ healthy habits and lifestyle changes.
Provide in-person and virtual care.
Teach medical students and residents.