Bariatric/Obesity Medicine Physician

Bariatric/Obesity Medicine Physician Assesses, develops and recommends a treatment plan for patients seeking medical weight loss management. Facilitates and coordinates strategic program planning, development and education as it pertains to the medical weight loss component of NEWMI. Duties and Responsibilities Examines patients for comprehensive evaluation, including medical history, medication use, psychosocial factors and behaviors that influence a patient’s weight history. Performs lab and other diagnostic testing as indicated; evaluates findings and reviews them with the patient as appropriate. Formulates diagnosis and identifies medical needs based on the evaluation. Recommends and designs a treatment plan that may include pharmaceutical, nutritional, behavioral health and exercise interventions. Educates the patient on the plan of care. Coordinates the plan of care and collaborates with the referring physician, multidisciplinary treatment team and specialty services as needed. Monitors the effectiveness of the prescribed plan of care and modifies treatment accordingly. Develops protocols, treatment plans and pathways to promote growth of the program and delivery of innovative patient care. Provides education to patients, physicians and other members of the multidisciplinary team regarding the medical weight‑loss patient. Participates in overall strategic program planning and development. Education MD or DO, completed residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine. Experience General inpatient and/or outpatient Internal Medicine or Family Practice experience, with extensive experience or fellowship training in Obesity Medicine preferred. Licensure/Certification Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine; ABOM certification preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr