About this role

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.

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.

Obesity Medicine Physician- Elmhurst