Obesity Medicine Physician (Remote/Telehealth) Bloomigton, IL

Form Health Inc.; Illinois; Remote; USD 210,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative virtual clinic is seeking dedicated obesity medicine physicians to join their mission of delivering high-quality care through telemedicine. This role offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive weight management services while collaborating with a team of advanced practice professionals and dietitians. With a focus on empathy and respect, the clinic is committed to empowering patients and enhancing their experience through technology. Candidates will enjoy flexible schedules and the chance to make a significant impact in the field of Obesity Medicine. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and fosters a culture of inclusion.

Benefits

401k program

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Weight loss program for employees and dependents

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with Board Certification in Obesity Medicine required.
• 2+ years of obesity medicine experience and telemedicine visits.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Telemedicine Experience

Evidence-based Obesity Management

Collaboration with Dietitians

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

MD or DO degree

Board Certified in Obesity Medicine

Job description

Obesity Medicine Physician (Remote/Telehealth)

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 a full-time schedule seeing patients across a 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, NJ, 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