Obesity Medicine Physician- Elmhurst

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 220,000 - 379,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Sign-on bonus eligible for experienced

Job summary

NorthShore University HealthSystem is seeking a Board Certified Obesity Medicine Physician for the Weight Management Clinic in Hinsdale and Elmhurst, IL. The role is full-time with patient-facing and administrative time, offering a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, educating on wellness, coordinating referrals, and advancing weight management care. Qualifications include IL medical license, DEA, and OBM certification.

Qualifications

• Illinois Medical License required.
• DEA license required by federal/state regulations.
• Board Certification in Family or Internal Medicine or Internal Medicine with Obesity Medicine certification.
• BLS/CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical patient care through history, examination and treatment of clinical patients.
• Educate patients on wellness, prevention and early detection with materials for patients and families.
• Coordinate patient care with other physicians to ensure availability of a physician.
• Determine referrals based on examination and patient needs and urgency of follow-up.
• Prescribe treatment and medications; order studies and ancillary services.

Skills

Medical license (IL)

DEA license

Education

Board Certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine

Board Certification in Obesity Medicine

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Position Highlights

• Position: Board Certified Obesity Medicine Physician- Weight Management Clinic
• Location: 8 Salt Creek Lane, Hinsdale, IL; 1200 S. York St., Elmhurst, IL and/or 1200 S York Health Center 1, Elmhurst, IL
• Full Time: 40 hours per week (34 hours patient-facing and 6 hours of administrative time)
• Hours: To be determined. Clinic is open 7A-6P Monday-Thursday and 7A-1P on Friday. Provider will have one early morning and one evening until 6PM.
• Outpatient role with one day per week telehealth if/when space constraints occur
• Annual salary is $220K-$379K. As a valued member of an integrated team, your placement within the pay range is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to FTE, prior experience, certifications, degrees, subspecialties, projected volumes, and quality performance

* Comprehensive Benefits Package: Malpractice Coveragewith Tail, Health, Vision, Dental, Life, Disability, 401(k), 457 (b), Flexible time off; vacation, CME/PHONE Allowance.

• Sign-On Bonus Eligible for experienced external candidates

Job Description

• Provides medical patient care by interviewing, examining, and treating clinical patients to meet their medical needs
• Educates patients on wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources for the patients and families
• Shares health care duties of patients with other physicians to always ensure the availability of a physician.
• Determines which referrals are required based on examination and patient needs
• Determines level of urgency of follow-up, referral/consultation appointments
• Exercises final medical judgment in all issues of health care
• Prescribes medical treatment and clinical drugs to patients
• Orders studies, test and ancillary services
• Documents all services in patient medical record
• Reviews on a regular basis long term cases that require ongoing medical attention
• Consults with the Medical Director and other professionals on staff as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues
• Participates in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by the hospital or clinic requirements
• Oversees Advanced Practice Providers as needed
• Assists in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations
• Participates in teaching sessions for other hospital and medical staff, residents and/or medical students if/when needed/requested.

Qualifications:

• License: Illinois Medical License in the State of IL required; Federal DEA and Illinois Controlled Substance License require
• Education: Board Certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine and current certification in Obesity Medicine.
• Certification: BLS/CPR certification required

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.
• Experience working in an outpatient setting in a weight loss clinic.

Benefits:

* Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

* Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options

* Health Savings Account Options

* Wellness Program Savings Plan

* Tuition Reimbursement

* Free Parking at designated locations

* Retirement Options with Company Match

* Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

* Community Involvement Opportunities

- CME allowance