Physician, Obesity Medicine - Dedicated Collaborator Full Time W2 (Region 1)
Summary
Physician provides obesity medicine oversight and mentorship to APPs, reviewing patient charts every third visit and prescribing non-controlled medications in a virtual clinic.
Form Health is a virtual obesity medicine clinic delivering multi-disciplinary evidence-based obesity treatment through telemedicine. Obesity impacts more than 40% of the US adult population, and although historically only about 1% of patients received medical treatment for their disease, the field of Obesity Medicine is entering a period of rapid growth. Form Health provides high-quality expert care and leverages technology to enhance the patient experience. All Form Health patients work closely with their physician-led care team, which also includes advanced practice professionals and Registered Dietitians. Through our proprietary mobile app patients engage in regular video visits, as well as text messaging, photo journaling, digital data transmission, and customized educational materials. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of clinical care, and to treating every individual with empathy and respect.
Founded in 2019, Form Health is a venture-backed innovative startup with an experienced clinical and leadership team. Our mission is to empower patients and be leaders in Obesity Medicine driving impact at a national scale. We are deeply invested in our core value to put patients first, and also deeply committed to creating a culture where every employee is valued and we learn and improve together.
About the Role:
We are seeking a Dedicated and Collaborative Obesity Medicine Physician to join our innovative, multidisciplinary weight management team. This new role is designed for an ABOM-certified obesity medicine physician with a strong interest in teaching and supporting Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) in providing high-quality patient care. The physician will provide direct clinical services and structured supervision for up to three APPs, helping to enhance the consistency, safety, and effectiveness of patient care across the team.
What you will do:
- Provide direct patient care in a clinical setting, focusing on evidence-based obesity treatment and chronic weight management. The physician will collaborate with APP colleagues to co-manage a shared panel and not have their own primary patient panel.
- Review charts and conduct return visits for APP patients every third visit to ensure quality and continuity of care.
- Provide treatment planning and medical management support for complex cases or escalated concerns.
- Prescribe non-controlled obesity medications for patients under both direct care and in coordination with APPs.
- Conduct weekly 30 minute collaborative meetings and 30 min asynchronous communication time with each assigned APP to review cases, address clinical challenges, and provide ongoing mentorship.
- Ensure clinical documentation, protocols, and treatment pathways are followed consistently within the team.
- Assist in the professional development of APPs by fostering clinical growth, offering feedback, and supporting continuing education.
- Participate in team-based care initiatives and contribute to a culture of collaboration and high-quality care.
- Attend relevant departmental meetings and contribute to quality improvement efforts within the obesity medicine program.
About You:
- Have an MD or DO degree, are board certified and diplomates of the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM)
- Active and unrestricted state license in CA
- If you don''t have a CA State License, you MUST be licensed in any of the following states WA, MT, ID, WY, CO, UT, NV, AZ, ND or SD AND currently holding a LOQ (Letter of Qualification) with the IMLC (Interstate Medical Licensure Compact).
- Minimum of 5 years as an attending physician in primary specialty
- Must be currently or have been previously credentialed with insurance payers
- Have excellent interpersonal skills for patient and team interactions
- Strong interest in mentoring, teaching, and collaborating with APPs.
- Demonstrated experience working with APPs, medical residents, or trainees in a clinical academic setting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Adherence to evidence-based obesity treatments, behavioral interventions, nutrition, and pharmacotherapy.
- Committed to delivering patient-centered, culturally competent care.
- Comfortable working in a multidisciplinary team including dietitians, behavioral health providers, and nursing staff.
- Are committed to the highest quality of medical care and an evidence-based approach to obesity management
More about Form Health’s benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive health benefits
- 401k program
- Flexible work schedules and paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Ability to participate in Form4Form, Form Health's weight loss program available to all employees and their dependents.
Form Health’s commitment to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment:
Form Health is committed to creating a culture and environment that celebrates diversity and inclusion, while fostering safety and belonging. This extends from our remote patient care to our corporate offices and everywhere in between. We are looking for team members who want to help us further our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts and who share our attitudes for creating an inclusive, safe, and positive work environment.