Obesity Medicine Physician — Weight Management (FT)

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

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.