About the Job
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 alth
Key Responsibilities
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.
Required Skills & Abilities
Have an MD or DO degree, are board certified and diplomates of the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM)
Minimum of 5 years as an attending physician in primary specialty
Active and unrestricted state license in TX or WI
If you don''t have a TX or WI State License, you MUST be licensed in any of the following states AL, KS, IA, MN, LA, NE AND currently holding a LOQ (Letter of Qualification) with the IMLC (Interstate Medical Licensure Compact)
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
