Obesity Medicine Physician- Elmhurst

Swedish Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 220,000 - 379,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice Coverage with Tail

Health, Vision, Dental

401(k) and 457(b)

Flexible Time Off

CME/Phone Allowance

Sign-On Bonus Eligible

Free Parking

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Community Involvement Opportunities

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Job summary

Swedish Hospital in Hinsdale/Elmhurst, IL seeks a Board Certified Obesity Medicine Physician for the Weight Management Clinic. The role is full-time with 40 hours per week across multiple locations, including telehealth as needed.

Salary ranges from $220,000 to $379,000 annually, with comprehensive benefits and sign-on for qualified external candidates. The physician provides patient care, educates on wellness, determines referrals, and collaborates with the Medical Director and staff to ensure

Qualifications

• Illinois Medical License is required.
• Board Certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine and current Certification in Obesity Medicine are required.
• BLS/CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical patient care by interviewing, examining, and treating clinical patients.
• Educate patients on wellness, prevention, and early detection with resources for patients and families.
• Collaborate with other physicians to ensure availability of a physician.
• Determine referrals based on examination and patient needs.
• Prescribe medical treatments and clinical drugs; order studies and tests as needed.
• Document all services in patient medical records.
• Participate in quality improvement, education activities, and other hospital programs.

Skills

Clinical patient care

Wellness education

Team collaboration

Education

Board Certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine

Certification in Obesity Medicine

Illinois Medical License

Federal DEA License

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 Coverage with 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