Family Medicine - Obesity Medicine Job at WellSpan Health in Pennsylvania

WellSpan Medical Weight Management is seeking a dynamic Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physician (MD or DO ) who is board-certified in Obesity Medicine by American Board of Obesity Medicine or completed fellowship in Obesity Medicine. This is a great opportunity to join a collegial team that works collaboratively with Primary Care Physicians and Bariatric Surgery, to provide patients with the best care possible , is dedicated to transforming the care of obesity and reducing the stigma associated with obesity . The ideal candidate will be adaptable, compassionate, open-minded, and comfortable supervising Advanced Practice Providers .

Practice Specifics:

• Innovative providers include a lead physician, four experienced CRNPs , and two PAs.
• Program Administrator and experienced practice managers.
• Prior authorizations handled by a dedicated team.
• Strong referral base from a six-county area with a focus on increased patient access.
• Flexible hybrid care model of remote/in-person.
• Monday through Friday schedule, 40 hours per week, with 35 clinical hours. Flexibility for a 4-day work week.
• 40-minute new patient appointments and 20-minute follow-ups giving plenty of time for quality care.
• Opportunity to eventually develop a Pediatric Weight Management Program.

Responsibilities:

• Provide evidence-based care for treating obesity, utilizing the four pillars: nutrition, exercise, behavior change, and prescribing medication when necessary.
• Maintain a non-judgmental approach to treatment with efficient listening and responsiveness.
• No call required. Outpatient-only role.
• Communicate with patients through the portal in a timely manner for any questions or concerns, which are pre-screened by the clinical team.
• Provide personalized plans for patients to help them achieve their goals.
• Provide clinical guidance and collaborate with Advanced Practice Providers, medical assistants, and the rest of the team as assigned.
• A good understanding of telemedicine and Epic is preferred.

WellSpan Medical Group Offers:

• Secure employment with a well-established nonprofit entity.
• Physician-led with emphasis on safety, quality, and provider well-being.
• Competitive compensation and a generous signing bonus.
• Productivity bonus available in year two.
• Full relocation and a rich retirement plan administered by Vanguard.
• CME reimbursement and 5 weeks PTO
• Professional liability insurance with tail coverage.
• Excellent benefits package, medical, dental, vision

Community:

• Excellent schools and relatively low cost of living.
• Easy access to major metropolitan areas of Baltimore, DC, and Philadelphia.
• Proximity to DE, MD, & NJ beaches and Chesapeake Bay.
• Multiple recreational, cultural, and historic activities for the entire family.

For confidential inquiries, please contact Ann Reid, Physician Recruiter by clicking "Apply Now"