Obesity Medicine Physician

The University of Kansas Health System, Department of Internal Medicine, is seeking an Obesity Medicine Physician to join its expanding academic team. This physician will provide comprehensive, evidence-based obesity care within an academic environment that integrates clinical excellence, teaching, research, and quality improvement.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about recognizing obesity as a chronic, complex disease and committed to delivering comprehensive, longitudinal care for patients with obesity and related metabolic conditions. This physician will emphasize a multifaceted treatment approach that includes lifestyle modification, behavioral interventions, pharmacotherapy, and when appropriate, surgical management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients with obesity and associated metabolic disorders
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
• Provide ongoing longitudinal management and follow-up care
• Diagnose and manage obesity-related comorbidities (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, NAFLD)
• Prescribe and manage anti-obesity pharmacotherapy as appropriate
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team, including dietitians, behavioral health specialists, exercise professionals, and bariatric surgeons
• Educate patients on disease processes, treatment options, and long-term management strategies

Required:

• MD/DO
• Board-Eligible/ Board-Certified in Obesity Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine.
• Licensed in Missouri and Kansas

Benefits and compensation:

• Recent increase in overall compensation package
• Generous retirement contribution
• Relocation assistance
• Health, dental, vision
• CME allowance
• LTD/STD and life insurance
• Professional liability insurance

For more information contact:

Ann Terry, Physician Recruiter

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