Obesity Medicine Physician

MyCareer+Southfield, MI
8d

About The Position

We are seeking a Board -Certified Endocrinologist</b> with strong expertise in obesity medicine</b>, metabolic health</b>, or obesity taxonomy</b> to join our forward -thinking clinical team. This role is ideal for a physician who is passionate about transforming the way obesity and metabolic disease are diagnosed, managed, and understood. </p> This is an opportunity to work on the front lines of patient health and wellness, leveraging comprehensive, evidence -based treatments to address the complex biological, behavioral, and social factors that contribute to obesity. </p> If you are ready to bring innovation, empathy, and clinical excellence</b> to a rapidly growing field, we want to hear from you. </p>

Requirements

  • MD or DO from an accredited institution
  • Board Certification in Endocrinology (required)
  • Obesity Medicine experience or Obesity Medicine taxonomy strongly preferred
  • Active and unrestricted Michigan medical license
  • Eligible and in good standing with Medicare and Medicaid

Nice To Haves

  • Preferred 2 years of post -residency experiencemanaging patients with endocrine and/or metabolic disorders
  • Demonstrated expertise in advanced endocrine procedures (see above)
  • Familiarity with value -based care and integrated, multidisciplinary delivery models

Responsibilities

  • Provide compassionate, individualized care for patients with obesity, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, thyroid disorders, PCOS, and other endocrine conditions.
  • Manage comprehensive obesity and weight -loss programs using both pharmacologic and non -pharmacologic strategies.
  • Oversee treatment plans including GLP -1s, insulin management, hormone therapy, and lifestyle interventions.
  • Thyroid Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
  • Thyroid Ultrasound
  • Continuous Glucose Monitoring
  • Insulin Pump Initiation and Management
  • Bone Density Testing
  • Dynamic Endocrine Testing(e.g., ACTH stimulation, dexamethasone suppression, water deprivation tests)
  • Ultrasound -Guided Ethanol Ablationof thyroid nodules/cysts
  • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)for thyroid nodules
  • Advanced Imaging: interpretation and collaboration in CT, MRI, PET scans, and sestamibi scans for endocrine tumor evaluation
  • Venous Samplingfor detailed hormone analysis from specific glands
  • Serve as the clinical expert in endocrine disorders impacting metabolic health.
  • Consult on complex cases in partnership with primary care and specialty providers across EPIC Health’s network.
  • Play a central role in scaling EPIC Health’s integrated Endocrinology & Obesity Medicine Program.
  • Implement and refine protocols for obesity screening, chronic disease risk assessment, and long -term patient monitoring.
  • Drive outcomes -based care, including adherence to quality and value -based measures.
  • Educate patients and families on the link between endocrine health, weight management, and long -term wellness.
  • Train and mentor providers and staff on best practices in endocrinology and obesity medicine.
  • Partner with behavioral health, nutrition, and fitness professionals to design holistic, patient -centered care plans.
  • Review labs, imaging, and outcomes with the multidisciplinary team, adjusting treatment as needed.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and performance -based incentives
  • Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and CME allowance
  • Career growth opportunities in a rapidly scaling, innovation -first healthcare system
  • A chance to help redefine metabolic and endocrine carein Michigan
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