Physician Obesity Medicine

WVU Medicine

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department of Medicine seek an Obesity Medicine physician to practice in the Medical Weight Management Program. The successful candidates will be expected to practice in Morgantown, WV. Depending on operational needs, a successful candidate may also be assigned to provide services at additional worksites in West Virginia and Pennsylvania. In such instances, travel would be anticipated and expected to fulfill said duties at these additional sites. The Medical Weight Management Program is the non-surgical part of the WVU Medicine Medical and Surgical Weight-Loss Center. In addition to individualized medical weight loss plans, the Center offers bariatric surgery and bariatric endoscopy services. The Medical and Surgical Weight-Loss Center delivers a superior quality of care with state-of-the-art surgical technology. The Center provides a team of highly trained healthcare professionals from a range of medical fields who specialize in safe and healthy weight management. Our team approach to treating obesity incorporates dietitians, clinical psychologists, advanced practice professionals, and nurses. We are the first center in West Virginia to receive advanced designation in obesity medicine as an accredited center through the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program. All subspecialties are present and available for consultation within the clinic and hospital. New clinic facilities offer state of the art practice space. WVU Medicine facilities system-wide use the Epic health information system enabling safer, more coordinated patient care. We incorporate telemedicine, shared medical appointments, and care team meetings for panel management into our weight management program. Opportunities exist for qualified candidates to participate in pediatric, as well as adult medical weight management.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent.
• Eligible for state medical license.
• Completed an accredited internal medicine, medicine-pediatrics, or family medicine residency program.
• Board-eligible in their primary specialty.
• Obtain board certifications in Obesity Medicine within 3 years of hire date.

Nice To Haves

• Opportunities to participate in pediatric, as well as adult medical weight management.

Responsibilities

• Practice in the area of obesity medicine.
• Actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Participate in scholarly activity, including quality improvement and research.
• Provide services at additional worksites in West Virginia and Pennsylvania, which may involve travel.

Benefits

• Teaching opportunities
• Scholarly activity encouragement
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and technology
• Telemedicine capabilities
• Shared medical appointments
• Care team meetings for panel management

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level