Weight Management Physician Atrius Health 2334176 | Chestnut Hill, MA | Atrius Health

Weight And Lifestyle Medicine Physician

Explore opportunities at Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses. We're an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice, delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Our entire team of providers (physicians, AP/NPs and ancillary clinicians) works collaboratively with a value-based philosophy within our group practice as well as with hospitals, rehab and nursing facilities. Be part of our vision to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Department of Weight & Lifestyle Medicine at Atrius Health is looking for a Board-Certified Internal Medicine (ABIM) or Family Medicine (ABFM) physician who is ABOM-certified to join our growing team. We are a collaborative, innovative group of clinicians, passionate about helping patients achieve healthier lives through evidence-based obesity and lifestyle medicine. We value professional excellence, teamwork, and compassion and we are looking for someone who shares these values.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide direct outpatient care for patients with obesity and related conditions
• Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans incorporating behavioral, nutritional, pharmacologic, and bariatric surgical therapies
• Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team that includes physicians, nurse practitioner, dietitians, and partnerships with psychologists and surgeons
• Provide 36 patient contact hours and 4 administrative hours per week
• Participate in program development, quality improvement initiatives, and educational activities
• Stay current on advancements in obesity medicine and bariatric care

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• MD or DO, Board Certified in Internal Medicine (ABIM) or Family Medicine (ABFM)
• ABOM Certification
• Proven excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $238,500 to $392,500. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.