MD/DO Obesity Medicine

Gundersen Health System•La Crosse, WI

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About The Position

Emplify Health by Gundersen, based in La Crosse, WI is seeking an Obesity Medicine (FM or IM) Physician to join its established Bariatric Surgery and Obesity Medicine Clinic. The practice is located at our Onalaska, WI Campus which is located just a short distance from La Crosse. Highlights: MBSAQIP accredited program Management of the disease of obesity, including management of complex medical and psychosocial disorders Active participation in the ongoing management of patients who have had or are planning to have bariatric surgery Active participation in the management of care for patients who are pursuing non-surgical weight management Our multidisciplinary team utilizes both surgical and non-surgical weight management methods Our Weight Management System and Minimally Invasive Bariatric Surgery team consists of: Bariatric surgeons Obesity Medicine Medical Director Bariatric surgery and obesity medicine APCs Multidisciplinary team consisting of PhDs, RDs, RNs Active participation in Bariatric Committee meetings to facilitate a multidisciplinary approach to care Emplify Health has more than 1000 clinicians on staff. We are a 325-bed Level II Trauma Center, with two medical transport helicopters and a ground ambulance service. Our 65+ medical clinics, six critical access hospitals, vision centers and other facilities serve a regional population of more than 700k in three states. The area offers exceptional four-season recreational activities, excellent public and private schools, diverse cultural activities, a low crime rate and wonderful neighborhoods. This unique opportunity will allow you to enjoy a great work/life balance in the beautiful upper Mississippi river valley and bluff country of Southwestern Wisconsin. Our compensation and loan forgiveness package, retirement plan and CME opportunities are very competitive. Must have completed an accredited graduate medical training program and be board certified or eligible within the area of medicine stated. In addition, must have or be able to obtain a license to practice in our multi-state region with no restrictions or limitations. Medical staff in our system will supervise advanced practice clinicians. Medical staff may need to provide outreach service as part of their role in the system. Teaching students, residents, fellows or clinical staff is cornerstone to our Medical Education philosophy and an expectation of all medical staff.

Requirements

Completion of an ACGME accredited FM or IM residency
Must hold current certification in respective specialty
Board certification by the ABOM
If not currently certified, must be actively pursuing certification and have completed such within 6 months of onset of employment.
Must have completed an accredited graduate medical training program and be board certified or eligible within the area of medicine stated.
Must have or be able to obtain a license to practice in our multi-state region with no restrictions or limitations.

Responsibilities

Management of the disease of obesity, including management of complex medical and psychosocial disorders
Active participation in the ongoing management of patients who have had or are planning to have bariatric surgery
Active participation in the management of care for patients who are pursuing non-surgical weight management
Active participation in Bariatric Committee meetings to facilitate a multidisciplinary approach to care
Supervise advanced practice clinicians
Provide outreach service as part of their role in the system
Teaching students, residents, fellows or clinical staff