Director, Metabolism and Weight Loss Program
About The Position
Valley Medical Group, part of the Valley Health System in Paramus, New Jersey, is seeking a Director for our Metabolism and Weight Loss Program. The Director of the Metabolism and Weight Loss program will oversee all aspects of the Valley LifeStart medical weight loss program and will coordinate and integrate medical weight loss services across Valley Health System. The Director will lead the strategic vision and direction of the comprehensive medical weight loss program ensuring alignment of goals with the Bariatric Center of Excellence and the organization’s mission and goals. The Director will lead a team of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, and dieticians to provide a holistic and comprehensive approach to weigh management. Physician will provide clinical services as a bariatrician providing medical weight management services including screening and follow up patients for obesity and obesity-related comorbidities, perform body composition & metabolic assessments, counsel on lifestyle changes, and participate in a multidisciplinary team-based approach for medical weight loss.
Requirements
- MD or DO
- Prior management and leadership experience in Obesity Medicine
- Board eligible or certification in Obesity Medicine or Endocrinology
- Existing or Eligibility for New Jersey Medical License, DEA and CDS required
Responsibilities
- Oversee all aspects of the Valley LifeStart medical weight loss program.
- Coordinate and integrate medical weight loss services across Valley Health System.
- Lead the strategic vision and direction of the comprehensive medical weight loss program ensuring alignment of goals with the Bariatric Center of Excellence and the organization’s mission and goals.
- Lead a team of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, and dieticians to provide a holistic and comprehensive approach to weigh management.
- Provide clinical services as a bariatrician providing medical weight management services including screening and follow up patients for obesity and obesity-related comorbidities.
- Perform body composition & metabolic assessments.
- Counsel on lifestyle changes.
- Participate in a multidisciplinary team-based approach for medical weight loss.
Benefits
- Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
- Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
- Supplemental Voluntary Benefits (e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
- 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
- Retirement Plan
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
- Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
