Clinical Obesity Medicine Physician

Overview

Position Information

Position/Rank Clinical Obesity Medicine Physician

Department 00236 - Endocrinology/Diabetes Researc

City Salt Lake City, UT

Track Track Dependent on Qualifications

New Position to Begin upon hire

Details

The Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes, with the Department of Internal Medicine, is seeking a dynamic, patient-focused, compassionate clinical physician specializing in Obesity Medicine to join our expanding comprehensive weight management program at the University of Utah. Responsibilities include providing direct outpatient care for patients with obesity and obesity related conditions, developing individualized, evidence-based treatment plans that incorporate behavioral, nutritional, pharmacologic, and bariatric surgical therapies.

This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team that includes other specialists, dietitians, psychologists, exercise physiologist, and surgeons. In addition to clinical care, this physician will have the opportunity to contribute to program development, quality improvement initiatives, clinical research, community outreach, and educational activities.

We offer an academic faculty appointment commensurate with training and experience. Our unique geographical location provides a broad and diverse referral base across a five-state region. As part of a world-class institution with excellent benefits, our comprehensive weight management program is the first of its kind in the Intermountain West and is nationally recognized for its truly multidisciplinary approach to obesity treatment.

In addition, our active research portfolio offers extensive opportunities for collaboration in both clinical and translational research

Minimum Qualifications
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Candidates must have ABIM or ABFM certification, have obesity training, ideally with fellowship training and board certification in obesity medicine from the American Board of Obesity Medicine and must be eligible for a medical license in the State of Utah.

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In addition to its 14 ski resorts, Utah boasts five scenic national parks (with five more within a day’s drive), a variety of golf courses allowing for year-round play, hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails, picturesque Lake Powell, and numerous other outdoor activities. Salt Lake City serves as an airline hub, with direct flights to all major cities in the continental U.S., Hawaii, Alaska, and Europe.

Send inquiries to:

Juliana Simonetti, M.D.

Associate Professor

Director of Obesity Medicine

c/o Debra Anderton ertonh.edu

University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The University of Utah Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status.…