Family Medicine/Internal Medicine Physician, Weight Management | Virtual (Remote) | Midwest Region
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Advocate Health Family Medicine/Internal Medicine Physician, Weight Management | Virtual (Remote) | Midwest Region
- 100% Virtual
- Full-Time Schedule: Monday – Friday 8am-5pm (34 patient contact hours-6 hours admin weekly)
- Performs detailed medical histories, virtual assessments, and clinical evaluations for obesity and metabolic conditions.
- Develops individualized weight-management treatment plans using evidence‑based strategies, including nutrition counseling, activity recommendations, behavioral interventions, pharmacotherapy, and referrals when appropriate.
- Provides ongoing virtual longitudinal care, routine follow‑ups, and chronic disease management related to obesity and metabolic health.
- Orders and interprets diagnostic tests necessary for obesity care and metabolic monitoring.
- Completes all documentation in a timely, accurate, and clinically appropriate manner as per Aurora Health Care policy.
- Ensures compliance with Aurora Health Care virtual-care guidelines, clinical protocols, and regulatory standards.
- Serves as an advocate and educator for patients, providing supportive counseling, motivation, and shared decision-making to promote sustainable weight‑management outcomes.
- Delivers empathetic, culturally sensitive care to a diverse adult population.
- Actively participates in quality improvement initiatives, service excellence efforts, and outcomes-driven program development.
- Follows access and productivity standards to ensure timely, convenient virtual care availability.
- Utilizes standardized evidence-based protocols for obesity care.
- Works closely with a multidisciplinary care team including dietitians, behavioral health professionals, pharmacists, and care coordinators.
- Participates in program meetings, case discussions, and ongoing clinical improvement work.
- Models Aurora Health Care’s Core Values and adheres to Medical Group Minimum Work Standards.
- Provides compassionate, patient-centered obesity care tailored to adult patients in a virtual environment.
- Demonstrates strong understanding of obesity as a chronic disease, including pharmacotherapy, nutritional science, behavioral medicine, and relevant clinical guidelines.
- Evaluates patient outcomes and integrates current scientific evidence to continuously improve practice.
- Communicates effectively through virtual platforms with patients, families, and care team members.
- Demonstrates integrity, responsibility, and ethical practice at all times.
- Understands and utilizes health system resources to support high-value, coordinated virtual obesity care.