Virtual Obesity Medicine Physician – MOVE TIME Clinic

Department of Veterans Affairs; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 294,000 - 315,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Debt Reduction Program

Full-time schedule

Competitive salary and annual bonus

50-55 days paid time off per year

Traditional federal pension and 401K

Federal health/vision/dental/long-term

CME reimbursement up to $1,000/year

Tail coverage for malpractice

No moonlighting restrictions

Job summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs VA Medical Center in Palo Alto, CA seeks a Physician in Obesity Medicine (MOVE TIME Clinic) to assess and treat adult patients with obesity, provide medical weight loss care, and support pre- and post-operative weight loss procedures.

The role emphasizes telemedicine and video visits, ordering diagnostics, medications, and patient education, and will involve teaching medical students and residents while contributing to clinic quality improvement.

Qualifications

• H&P, diagnosis, and treatment of adult patients with obesity.

Responsibilities

• Telemedicine and in-person care (video and phone).
• Order diagnostics and medications (including CURES medications).
• Educate patients and participate in clinic quality improvement.
• Supervise and train medical students, interns, residents and fellows.

Job description

The Department of Veterans Affairs VA Medical Center in Palo Alto, CA seeks a Physician in Obesity Medicine (MOVE TIME Clinic) to assess and treat adult patients with obesity, provide medical weight loss care, and support pre- and post-operative weight loss procedures.

The role emphasizes telemedicine and video visits, ordering diagnostics, medications, and patient education, and will involve teaching medical students and residents while contributing to clinic quality improvement.