Physician - Medical Weight Management

Southcoast Health System, Inc.; Wareham; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a community-focused health system as a Medical Weight Management Physician. This role emphasizes compassionate care, evidence-based treatment, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to address obesity and its related conditions. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values diversity and provides opportunities for professional growth. With a commitment to excellence, this position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a chance to make a significant impact in patient care. Be part of a team that is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the community!

Benefits

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous Earned Time Off Package

Employee Wellbeing Program

403B Retirement Plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Medical degree and board certification required.
• Experience in obesity care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations for clinical obesity with a patient-centered approach.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for obesity-related care.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Clinical obesity diagnosis

Evidence-based treatment planning

Effective communication skills

Education

Medical degree from an accredited institution

Board certification in Family or Internal Medicine

Certification in obesity medicine (ABOM)

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Overview

Community Focused. Care Driven.

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row!

We are searching for a talented Medical Weight Management Physician.

Hours: Part-time - 36 hours

Shift: Day - no weekend, holiday, or on call

Location: Wareham, Fall River & Hyannis MA

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve.
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package.
• Generous Earned Time Off Package**.
• Employee Wellbeing Program.
• 403B Retirement Plan with company match.
• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs.
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training.

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 20 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Coastal Southeastern Massachusetts – less than 30 minutes from Providence, Rhode Island and less than 1 hour from Boston, Massachusetts.

Southcoast Health is dedicated to assembling high-quality physicians to deliver exceptional care and services. As one of the largest and fastest-growing health systems in New England, Southcoast Health has established itself as a premier destination for healthcare professionals. Our Weight Loss Center, a part of the Southcoast Physicians Group comprising over 800 providers and continuing to grow, exemplifies our commitment to excellence in patient care.

Position Overview

Southcoast Health is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate physician to join our esteemed team consisting of 4 Physicians supported by 6 Advanced Practice Practitioners. The successful candidate will contribute to our tradition of practice excellence and play a pivotal role in advancing patient care in our community.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations to diagnose clinical obesity, addressing its multifactorial nature with a compassionate, patient-centered approach.
• Treat obesity as a chronic disease with evidence-based, personalized plans integrating medical, nutritional, behavioral, and emotional care.
• Ensure each patient receives high-quality care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage obesity-related conditions and comorbidities.
• Conduct in-person consultations at our Fall River, Wareham & Hyannis locations.
• Provide virtual consultations.
• Educate patients on the science and complexities of obesity, emphasizing a supportive environment.
• Currently using EPIC for all patient interactions.
• Document treatment plans and progress notes in accordance with practice protocols.
• Participate in community outreach and educational events to highlight awareness and guidance on nutrition and obesity care.

Qualifications

• Medical degree from an accredited institution.
• Board certification in Family or Internal Medicine.
• Preference will be given to candidates certified in obesity medicine (ABOM).
• Experience in providing care for patients with obesity & related conditions.
• Current state medical license and DEA registration.
• Demonstrated clinical excellence, patient satisfaction, and effective communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with productivity-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package including: 41 days PTO and 6% match on retirement after 2 years.
• Malpractice coverage of $2M / $6M.
• Opportunity for relocation assistance/sign-on bonus.
• Not-for-profit, under-served community site brings opportunities for loan forgiveness.
• Continuing medical education (CME) allowance and paid time off.