Description

Per Diem Medical Weight Loss Physician

BILH Danvers, MA - Specialty Care, Lifestyle Management

Join Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) in Danvers, MA, as a per diem physician focused on medical weight management. This is a unique opportunity to provide specialized, patient-centered care within a supportive, multidisciplinary setting, offering flexible hours to balance your professional and personal life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Medical Evaluation: Conduct initial and follow-up medical visits, including history, physical exams, and lab review.
• Treatment Planning: Formulate and manage individualized, evidence-based medical weight loss plans. This includes prescribing and adjusting FDA-approved weight loss pharmacotherapy.
• Co-Morbidity Management: Diagnose and manage metabolic conditions (e.g., Type 2 Diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia) often associated with obesity.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with the existing Weight Management Team (e.g., Dietitians, Behavioral Health Specialists, Exercise Physiologists) to ensure holistic patient care.
• Documentation: Maintain timely and accurate records in the Electronic Health Record (EHR), like Epic.
  
  

Qualifications:

• MD/DO degree from an accredited school.
• Board Certification/Eligibility in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or a related specialty.
• Specialized Training or documented experience in Obesity Medicine is highly preferred (e.g., Board Certification from the American Board of Obesity Medicine, or equivalent).
• Active, unrestricted Massachusetts Medical License and DEA/MCSR registration.