General Internal Medicine Clinician-Educator – Obesity Medicine

Northwestern University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 240,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition benefits

Generous retirement savings options

Wellness programs

Job summary

Northwestern University in Chicago is seeking full-time Clinician-Educators at the Instructor or Assistant Professor rank. The role focuses on primary care with an emphasis on complex medical weight loss while serving as the medical director for the Bariatric Surgery program.

Candidates will engage in academic activities including precepting medical students and residents, participating in research, and more. Competitive compensation is offered, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, tuition benefits, and retirement savings options.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Internal Medicine.
• Obesity board certified.
• Engagement in academic activities and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Serve as medical director for the Bariatric Surgery program.
• Engage in primary care practice focused on complex medical weight loss.
• Participate in academic activities like precepting students.

Skills

Board certification in Internal Medicine

Board certification in Obesity

Clinical teaching experience

Job description

The Division of General Internal Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks full‑time non‑tenure‑eligible Clinician‑Educators at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor.

Responsibilities

Primary care practice with a special focus on complex medical weight loss at Northwestern Medicine on the Streeterville campus. Serve as medical director for the Bariatric Surgery program and collaborate with surgeons.

Engage in academic activities such as precepting medical students and residents in clinic, participating in inpatient teaching, undergraduate medical education activities, and possibly leading research activities or clinical trials as a clinical expert or co‑investigator. Involvement in academic activities will vary based on prior teaching experience.

Qualifications

Board‑certified or board‑eligible in Internal Medicine and Obesity board certified.

Compensation

Base pay range: $240,000 – $270,000. Start date negotiable; position remains open until filled.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre‑tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs.

EEO Statement

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. Job applicants who wish to request accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance.