Obesity Medicine Physician (Remote/Telehealth)

Form Health; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 210,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative virtual clinic is seeking dedicated obesity medicine physicians to join their remote team. This role involves providing longitudinal telehealth care and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes in obesity management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in obesity medicine, excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care. With flexible schedules and a supportive work environment, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact on patients' lives while being part of a diverse and inclusive team. Join a forward-thinking organization that values employee contributions and fosters professional growth.

Benefits

401k Program

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Weight Loss Program Participation

Qualifications

• 2+ years of obesity medicine experience required.
• Must be licensed to practice in multiple states.

Responsibilities

• Provide longitudinal telehealth obesity medicine care.
• Collaborate with advanced practice professionals and dietitians.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Telemedicine Experience

Evidence-Based Approach

Collaborative Care

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

MD or DO Degree

Board Certified in Obesity Medicine

Job description

Obesity Medicine Physician (Remote/Telehealth)

Chicago, IL

Form Health is a virtual obesity medicine clinic delivering multi-disciplinary evidence-based obesity treatment through telemedicine. Obesity impacts more than 40% of the US adult population, and although historically only about 1% of patients received medical treatment for their disease, the field of Obesity Medicine is entering a period of rapid growth. Form Health provides high-quality expert care and leverages technology to enhance the patient experience. All Form Health patients work closely with their physician-led care team, which also includes advanced practice professionals and Registered Dietitians. Through our proprietary mobile app patients engage in regular video visits, as well as text messaging, photo journaling, digital data transmission, and customized educational materials. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of clinical care, and to treating every individual with empathy and respect.

Founded in 2019, Form Health is a venture-backed innovative startup with an experienced clinical and leadership team. Our mission is to empower patients and be leaders in Obesity Medicine driving impact at a national scale. We are deeply invested in our core value to put patients first, and also deeply committed to creating a culture where every employee is valued and we learn and improve together.

About the Role:

We are seeking obesity medicine physicians to provide longitudinal telehealth obesity medicine and medical weight management care, to collaborate with advanced practice professionals and registered dietitians towards exceptional team-based care. Work is remote with flexible schedules, but we are looking for providers who can commit to at least 32 hours/week (.8 FTE status), and 5 day work week.

We seek applicants who:

• Have an MD or DO degree
• Are Board Certified in Obesity Medicine (ABOM)
• Have 2+ years of obesity medicine/medical weight management experience
• Are licensed to practice and prescribe legally and are credentialed with insurance payers in one or more of the following states: CA, IL, TX, MA, or NY (strong preference for multiple state licenses!)
• Have excellent interpersonal skills for patient and team interactions
• Are committed to the highest quality of medical care and an evidence-based approach to obesity management
• Have prior experience conducting telemedicine visits and who have a great "web-side" manner
• Have prior experience working collaboratively with advanced practice professionals and registered dietitians
• Bilingual candidates with medical fluency in Spanish are highly preferred

More about Form Health’s benefits:

• 401k program
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Ability to participate in Form4Form, Form Health's weight loss program available to all employees and their dependents

Form Health’s commitment to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment:

Form Health is committed to creating a culture and environment that celebrates diversity and inclusion, while fostering safety and belonging. This extends from our remote patient care to our corporate offices and everywhere in between. We are looking for team members who want to help us further our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts and who share our attitudes for creating an inclusive, safe, and positive work environment.

Salary: $210,000 - $225,000 USD