Obesity Medicine Physician - Weight Management Clinic

Position Highlights

• Position: Board Certified Obesity Medicine Physician- Weight Management Clinic
• Location: 8 Salt Creek Lane, Hinsdale, IL; 1200 S. York St., Elmhurst, IL and/or 1200 S York Health Center 1, Elmhurst, IL
• Full Time: 40 hours per week (34 hours patient-facing and 6 hours of administrative time)
• Hours: To be determined. Clinic is open 7A-6P Monday-Thursday and 7A-1P on Friday. Provider will have one early morning and one evening until 6PM. 
• Outpatient role with one day per week telehealth if/when space constraints occur
• Annual salary is $220K-$379K. As a valued member of an integrated team, your placement within the pay range is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to FTE, prior experience, certifications, degrees, subspecialties, projected volumes, and quality performance

·       Comprehensive Benefits Package: Malpractice Coverage with Tail, Health, Vision, Dental, Life, Disability, 401(k), 457 (b), Flexible time off; vacation, CME/PHONE Allowance.

• Sign-On Bonus Eligible for experienced external candidates

Job Description

• Provides medical patient care by interviewing, examining, and treating clinical patients to meet their medical needs
• Educates patients on wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources for the patients and families
• Shares health care duties of patients with other physicians to always ensure the availability of a physician.
• Determines which referrals are required based on examination and patient needs
• Determines level of urgency of follow-up, referral/consultation appointments
• Exercises final medical judgment in all issues of health care
• Prescribes medical treatment and clinical drugs to patients
• Orders studies, test and ancillary services
• Documents all services in patient medical record
• Reviews on a regular basis long term cases that require ongoing medical attention
• Consults with the Medical Director and other professionals on staff as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues
• Participates in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by the hospital or clinic requirements
• Oversees Advanced Practice Providers as needed
• Assists in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations
• Participates in teaching sessions for other hospital and medical staff, residents and/or medical students if/when needed/requested.

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Qualifications:

• License: Illinois Medical License in the State of IL required; Federal DEA and Illinois Controlled Substance License require
• Education: Board Certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine and current certification in Obesity Medicine.
• Certification: BLS/CPR certification required

Preferred Qualifications 

• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.
• Experience working in an outpatient setting in a weight loss clinic.

Benefits:

•         Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

•         Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options

•         Health Savings Account Options

•         Wellness Program Savings Plan

•         Tuition Reimbursement

•         Free Parking at designated locations

•         Retirement Options with Company Match

•         Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

•         Community Involvement Opportunities

- CME allowance