Obesity Medicine Physician- Elmhurst

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