Physician-Metabolic Health & Obesity Medicine

The Texas Liver Institute; Austin (TX); Sur place; USD 250 000 - 350 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Retirement plan

PTO & holidays

CME allowance

Malpractice coverage

Relocation assistance

Licensing fee support

Résumé du poste

The Texas Liver Institute in Austin seeks a physician with dedicated expertise in metabolic health and obesity medicine to join our outpatient program. You will provide evidence-based care for obesity, MASLD/MASH, and metabolic syndrome within a multidisciplinary liver team and research division.

The role is 100% outpatient with no on-call or weekend obligations, offering a competitive base salary with incentives and strong research support, including trials and academic publishing opportunities.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Active, unrestricted TX medical license.
• ABOM certification or fellowship preferred but not required.
• Primary board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Endocrinology.

Responsabilités

• Deliver high-quality outpatient care to patients with obesity, MASLD/MASH, and metabolic syndrome.
• Collaborate with hepatology/liver team and research division on trials and publications.
• Engage with dietitians, behavioral health specialists, and clinical coordinators.
• Identify trial-eligible patients and participate as investigator in studies.

Connaissances

Obesity medicine

MASLD/MASH management

Clinical research

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Formation

MD or DO

Active TX medical license

ABOM board certification preferred

Internal Medicine / Family Medicine / Endocrinology board

Description du poste

Company Description

The Texas Liver Institute has multiple locations throughout south Texas and is dedicated to the evaluation and treatment of a full spectrum of liver diseases including metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease/metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASLD/MASH). Patients from across the region seek care at the Institute for its cutting-edge and innovative research, as well as access to a broad range of clinical trial opportunities. Team members collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment focused on delivering high-quality, evidence-based care and advancing the science of liver and metabolic health.

Job Overview

We are seeking a board-certified or board-eligible physician with dedicated expertise in metabolic health and obesity medicine to join our innovative clinical program in our Austin office.

In this role, you will provide comprehensive, evidence-based outpatient care to patients with obesity, metabolic syndrome, and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD/MASH). Working at the intersection of lifestyle intervention, pharmacotherapy, and clinical science, you will collaborate closely with our hepatology/liver team and active clinical research division to deliver tailored, multidisciplinary care.

The position is 100% outpatient setting with strictly no call, no evening clinic and no weekend obligations. We offer a highly competitive base salary with productivity and quality incentives. We also offer dedicated support and infrastructure to pursue funded research initiatives, clinical trials and academic publishing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, longitudinal clinical care to patients presenting with metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, obesity, and metabolic liver disease.
• Partner directly with our specialized liver team to evaluate and manage hepatic manifestations of metabolic dysfunction.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary support network, including registered dietitians, behavioral health specialists, and clinical coordinators.
• Engage with the clinical research team to identify trial-eligible patients, participate as an investigator in ongoing studies, and contribute to academic publications and presentations.
• Stay current with emerging evidence, pharmacotherapies, and clinical practice guidelines in obesity and metabolic medicine.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education:

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Active, unrestricted TX medical license.
• Board certification/eligibility in Obesity Medicine (ABOM) or completion of a recognized Obesity Medicine fellowship is preferred, but not required.
• Primary board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Endocrinology.

Experience:

• Completion of an Obesity Medicine fellowshipora minimum of 2 years of clinical experience focused on obesity and metabolic health.
• Demonstrated familiarity with metabolic-associated liver disease (MASLD/MASH) management is an advantage.
• Prior experience or active interest in clinical research, clinical trials, and medical writing is highly valued.
• Robust health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Retirement plan with generous employer matching
• Substantial paid time off (PTO) plus paid holidays
• Annual CME allowance with paid time off for conferences
• Full malpractice coverage
• Base salary starting at $250,000 based on training and experience
• Bonus up to $100,000 based on training and experience
• Relocation assistance and licensing fee support (if applicable)