Join Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) in Danvers, MA, as a per diem physician focused on medical weight management. This is a unique opportunity to provide specialized, patient-centered care within a supportive, multidisciplinary setting, offering flexible hours to balance your professional and personal life.
Key Responsibilities :
- Medical Evaluation : Conduct initial and follow-up medical visits, including history, physical exams, and lab review.
- Treatment Planning : Formulate and manage individualized, evidence-based medical weight loss plans. This includes prescribing and adjusting FDA-approved weight loss pharmacotherapy.
- Co-Morbidity Management : Diagnose and manage metabolic conditions (e.g., Type 2 Diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia) often associated with obesity.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration : Work closely with the existing Weight Management Team (e.g., Dietitians, Behavioral Health Specialists, Exercise Physiologists) to ensure holistic patient care.
- Documentation : Maintain timely and accurate records in the Electronic Health Record (EHR), like Epic.
Qualifications :
MD / DO degree from an accredited school.Board Certification / Eligibility in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or a related specialty.Specialized Training or documented experience in Obesity Medicine is highly preferred (e.g., Board Certification from the American Board of Obesity Medicine, or equivalent).Active, unrestricted Massachusetts Medical License and DEA / MCSR registration.