The Obesity Society (TOS) encourages its members and professionals in the obesity community to post job announcements.
Searching for the right candidate can be challenge. However, when you post a job announcement on the Society’s website, you can be confident that you are targeting an audience that is well respected; and has the knowledge, skills, education and expertise you need.
Job announcements can be placed on the Society’s website for 60 days. A short description (200 words or less) and a link to the job announcement is needed. Members of The Obesity Society can also have their job announcement in the bi-monthly e-newsletter for two months. A short description and link to the job posting is needed, as well as an image or logo (jpeg or png files preferred). The e-newsletter is published on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month.
TOS members can post job announcements on behalf of their lab or research group (i.e., post-doctoral fellows, research assistants, laboratory technicians, etc.) for free. Institutions and corporations will be charged a fee. Please email [email protected] for rates.
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Job Announcements
Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPM)
Description
Full-time and part-time opportunities throughout Southern California.
Highlights:
- Full-scope obesity medicine, including bariatric medicine, preventive care, and patient education
- Integrated team of doctors, APPs, dietitians, educators, LCSWs, exercise physiologists, and more
- 1/2 day paid education time/week (if full-time)
- Flexible schedule, no weekend or after-hour duties
- Manageable patient load
- AI technology support for clinical documentation
Required Qualifications:
- BC/BE in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Preventative Medicine and BC/BE in Obesity Medicine
We also have Per Diem Opportunities. Per Diem hourly rates: up to $139.90/hour. Non-benefited, hourly positions, including malpractice insurance and tail coverage. Must have CA medical license and paid DEA certificate.
Location: CA
Apply Link
Apply at: https://southerncalifornia.permanente.org/jobs/type/obesity-medicine.
For questions or additional information, contact Jolanta “Yola” Buschini at [email protected] or call/text (626) 460-9729.
Date Renewed: January 10, 2024
University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)
Description
The College of Health Sciences at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) seeks two highly qualified Research Assistant Professors specializing in diabetes and metabolic diseases. The faculty member will have the opportunity to be appointed in the Department(s) of Kinesiology, Public Health Sciences, or Social Work depending on the candidate’s background and preference. Institutional funding will support the position for up to three years, with the expectation that external funding is secured by the fourth year to sustain their salary and research program. In this role, the faculty member will collaborate with current diabetes and metabolic disease researchers and lead initiatives addressing health inequities.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration within the CHS and across campus in diabetes and metabolic disorders research relevant to the U.S.-Mexico border region.
- Secure external funding by year four to support their salary and research program
Required Qualifications:
- PhD or other doctoral degree in a field related to health research.
- Expertise in metabolic disorders, diabetes, or related behavior/condition demonstrated by a strong record of publications.
- Postdoctoral training experience demonstrating advanced research preparation.
- Secured or demonstrated effort in securing extramural research funding;
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on interdisciplinary teams.
- Demonstration of commitment to translational, implementation and/or community-based research among health-disparate populations.
Location: El Paso, TX
Apply Link
For more information, please visit https://apptrkr.com/5896694.
Date Posted: January 2, 2024
University of Lausanne, Faculty of Biology and Medicine
Description
The University of Colorado School of Medicine’s Department of Pediatrics and Children’s Hospital Colorado offers a one-year Pediatric Obesity and Clinical Nutrition Fellowship Program. The goal of the fellowship is to provide physicians who are board-certified or eligible in pediatrics, internal medicine-pediatrics, or family medicine with training in pediatric obesity and clinical nutrition that will prepare them for a career in clinical or academic medicine
Our fellowship offers training and skills in key areas of clinical nutrition including but not limited to:
- Obesity
- Growth faltering
- Behavior medicine
- Nutrition support
- Metabolism in critical illness
- Well child nutrition, including breastfeeding and infant feeding
- Assessment and treatment of growth problems including obesity and growth faltering
- Multidisciplinary obesity assessment and treatment including pharmacotherapy and bariatric surgery
- Assessment and treatment of inpatient and outpatient nutrition problems
- Body composition/calorimetry
- Breastfeeding assessment and management
- Inpatient/critical care nutrition support
- Micronutrient requirements/deficiencies
- Motivational interviewing
- Career development
- Unique opportunities in global nutrition
Required Qualifications:
- Requires M.D./D.O. degree or equivalent with substantial training in Pediatrics, via completion of ACGME-accredited residency in Pediatrics, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, or Family Medicine.
Location: Aurora, CO
Apply Link
For more information, please visit https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/pediatrics/sections/nutrition/education-and-training/fellowships-for-physicians or contact Matthew Haemer, MD at [email protected].
Date Posted: December 16, 2024
University of Lausanne, Faculty of Biology and Medicine
Description
The Faculty of Biology and Medicine (FBM) and the Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) are advertising a position of: Deputy Physician with an Associate Professor title in the field of diabetology within the endocrinology and diabetology Service.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for ambulatory diabetology consultation at the Hôtel des Patients.
- Responsible for hospital diabetology and transversal collaboration with the different Services of the CHUV.
- Participate in continuous education and regional networks on diabetes management.
- Collaborate with Swiss university diabetology centers.
- Pursue your research line in the field of Diabetology. For translational research projects, dedicated facilities and the necessary infrastructure are available at Bugnon 27.
- Promote clinical and research excellence in the field of Diabetology.
- Contribute to the visibility of the Service both nationally and internationally.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Federal medical diploma (or equivalent MEBEKO-recognized title) MD or MD-PhD. · Specialist title in endocrinology and diabetology (FMH or MEBEKO-recognized title).
- Management experience in the field of diabetology.
- Experience in clinical or translational research in the field of diabetes.
- Team spirit and ability to collaborate and build teams in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Preference will be given to a personality open to communication and cooperation, capable of stimulating young colleagues destined for a hospital-academic career.
- Proficiency in French (level at least B2, C1 ideally) or ability to acquire it quickly.
Location: Lausanne, CH
Apply Link
Send applications to wwwfbm.unil.ch/releve/application/.
Please contact Prof. Renaud Du Pasquier ([email protected]), Dean of the Faculty or Prof. Nelly Pitteloud ([email protected]), Head of Service.
Female Candidates: UNIL and CHUV are committed to promoting gender equality and diversity and strongly encourage applications from female candidates at www.unil.ch/egalite.
Date Posted: December 16, 2024
Massachusetts General Hospital/MGPO
Description
Full-time physician sought by Massachusetts General Hospital/MGPO to perform clinical duties in the MGH Weight Center program. Physician will see adult patients with obesity.
Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive care (assessment, diagnosis, treatment through behavioral/lifestyle therapy, pharmacotherapy, and coordination of metabolic/bariatric surgery) for adult patients with obesity within an established academic outpatient clinic.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of advanced practice providers, nutrition therapists, psychologists, and metabolic/bariatric surgeons to optimize comprehensive patient care.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of new programs or services within the Weight Center to enhance patient care and expand the clinic’s offerings.
- Participate in a group call rotation to manage after-hours urgent patient calls.
- Engage in the Mass General Brigham’s (MGB) electronic-consult program to provide focused guidance to other clinicians at MGB who are caring for adult patients with obesity.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Requires M.D. or D.O. degree or equivalent with training in Internal Medicine via completion of ACGME-accredited residency in Internal Medicine.
- Board certified or board eligible for certification in Obesity Medicine.
- Completion of an Obesity Medicine fellowship is preferred.
Location: Boston & Waltham, MA
Apply Link
Submit CV and letter of interest to Courtney Ostrikis at [email protected].
Date Posted: November 20, 2024
Hartford HealthCare
Description
Hartford HealthCare has new opportunities available for Weight Loss Nurse Practitioners (APRN) or Physician Assistants to provide outpatient care to patients with opportunities located in Glastonbury, CT or Norwich, CT.
Highlights:
- A well-established weight loss program with consistent volume and a supportive lead physician who takes a hands-on engaged approach to training.
- The opportunity to manage your own practice style, while having the support and resource of a comprehensive weight loss program.
- No call!
- The Advanced Practice Provider will work in an office setting providing both initial and follow up consultations with medical weight loss patients which includes prescribing, treating, and educating patients.
- Patient care coordination with collaborating physicians and Patient Navigators, care plan documentation, assisting with bariatric seminars, work groups, participating in various hospital committees, and tracking of patient workups.
- Opportunities for career advancement both hospital-wide and system-wide.
- Competitive compensation, matching 401k, tiered medical, and CME reimbursement.
- We support your development and well-being through our Office of Advanced Practice – an internal organization committed to the growth and development of our Advanced Practitioners, and the groundbreaking Office of Provider Wellness.
Location: Glastonbury, CT or Norwich, CT
Apply Link
Email [email protected] to learn more about these exciting opportunities!
Date Posted: November 19, 2024
MetroHealth
Description
MetroHealth (Cleveland, Ohio) Weight Loss Surgery and Weight Management Center is seeking a full-time BE/BC faculty member in Internal Medicine who is committed to obtaining board certification in Obesity Medicine to join our accredited program of four physician, and Obesity Medicine Fellowship, three advanced practice providers. We partner with three metabolic bariatric surgeons and a multi-specialty team to provide comprehensive care for patients with obesity> MetroHealth is a primary affiliate of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.
Duties Include:
- Full-time Obesity Medicine ambulatory practice
- Clinical assessment and management of obesity including:
- basic behavioral and pharmaceutical treatment; management of medical co-morbid conditions related to obesity.
- preparation of candidates for bariatric for surgery; and long-term post-surgical follow-up for those who have had bariatric surgery.
- Supervise and provide support for the advanced practitioner staff in Weight Management Clinic.
- Supervision and teaching of Obesity Medicine Fellow, resident physicians and medical students
- Participation in ongoing clinical quality improvement and outcomes work.
We offer a competitive compensation package, health insurance, paid time off, liability insurance, an academic appointment to Case Western Reserve School of Medicine faculty, CME opportunities, malpractice coverage and an impressive pension program with a generous employer match pension.
Location: Cleveland, OH
Apply Link
To apply, or for more information click: Physician-WEIGHT MANAGEMENT | Cleveland, OH | MetroHealth or email cover letter and CV attention to Dr. Eileen Seeholzer: [email protected].
Date Updated: December 23, 2024
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