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Form Health · 1 day ago

Obesity Medicine Physician - Dedicated Coordinator

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$210K/yr - $225K/yr

5+ years exp

Form Health is a virtual obesity medicine clinic delivering multi-disciplinary evidence-based obesity treatment through telemedicine. The Dedicated and Collaborative Obesity Medicine Physician will provide direct clinical services and structured supervision for Advanced Practice Providers, enhancing the consistency and effectiveness of patient care.

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Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care in a clinical setting, focusing on evidence-based obesity treatment and chronic weight management. The physician will collaborate with APP colleagues to co-manage a shared panel and not have their own primary patient panel

Review charts and conduct return visits for APP patients every third visit to ensure quality and continuity of care

Provide treatment planning and medical management support for complex cases or escalated concerns

Prescribe non-controlled obesity medications for patients under both direct care and in coordination with APPs

Conduct weekly 30 minute collaborative meetings and 30 min asynchronous communication time with each assigned APP to review cases, address clinical challenges, and provide ongoing mentorship

Ensure clinical documentation, protocols, and treatment pathways are followed consistently within the team

Assist in the professional development of APPs by fostering clinical growth, offering feedback, and supporting continuing education

Participate in team-based care initiatives and contribute to a culture of collaboration and high-quality care

Attend relevant departmental meetings and contribute to quality improvement efforts within the obesity medicine program

Qualification

ABOM certificationMDDO degree5 years attending physicianEvidence-based treatmentInterpersonal skillsMentoring experienceCulturally competent careTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

Have an MD or DO degree, are board certified and diplomates of the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM)

Minimum of 5 years as an attending physician in primary specialty

Are licensed to practice and prescribe legally, in NY and are or have been credentialed with insurance payers. Strong preference for multiple state licenses!

Have excellent interpersonal skills for patient and team interactions

Strong interest in mentoring, teaching, and collaborating with APPs

Demonstrated experience working with APPs, medical residents, or trainees in a clinical academic setting

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Adherence to evidence-based obesity treatments, behavioral interventions, nutrition, and pharmacotherapy

Committed to delivering patient-centered, culturally competent care

Comfortable working in a multidisciplinary team including dietitians, behavioral health providers, and nursing staff

Are committed to the highest quality of medical care and an evidence-based approach to obesity management