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Overview
Community Focused. Care Driven.
Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it.
Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.
Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row!
We are searching for a talented Medical Weight Management Physician.
Hours: Part-time - 36 hours
Shift: Day - no weekend, holiday, or on call
Location: Wareham & Fall River, MA
A career at Southcoast Health offers you:
- A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
- Generous Earned Time Off Package**
- Employee Wellbeing Program
- 403B Retirement Plan with company match
- Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
- Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training
**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 20 hours.
Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Coastal Southeastern Massachusetts – less than 30 minutes from Providence, Rhode Island and less than 1 hour from Boston, Massachusetts.
Southcoast Health is dedicated to assembling high-quality physicians to deliver exceptional care and services. As one of the largest and fastest-growing health systems in New England, Southcoast Health has established itself as a premier destination for healthcare professionals. Our Weight Loss Center, a part of the Southcoast Physicians Group comprising over 800 providers and continuing to grow, exemplifies our commitment to excellence in patient care.
Position Overview
Southcoast Health is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate physician to join our esteemed team consisting of 4 Physicians supported by 6 Advanced Practice Practitioners. The successful candidate will contribute to our tradition of practice excellence and play a pivotal role in advancing patient care in our community.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct evaluations to diagnose clinical obesity, addressing its multifactorial nature with compassionate, patient-centered approach.
- Treat obesity as a chronic disease with evidence-based, personalized plans integrating medical, nutritional, behavioral and emotional care.
- Ensuring each patient receives high-quality care.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage obesity-related conditions and comorbidities.
- Conduct in person consultations at our Fall River, Wareham & Hyannis locations
- Provide virtual consultations.
- Educate patients on the science and complexities of obesity emphasizing a supportive environment.
- Currently using EPIC for all patient interactions.
- Document treatment plans and progress notes in accordance with practice protocols.
- Participate in community outreach and educational events to highlight awareness and guidance on nutrition and obesity care.
Qualifications
- Medical degree from an accredited institution.
- Board certification in Family or Internal Medicine
- Preference will be given to candidates certified in obesity medicine (ABOM)
- Experience in providing care for patients with obesity & related conditions
- Current state medical license and DEA registration.
- Demonstrated clinical excellence, patient satisfaction, and effective communication skills.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with productivity-based incentives.
- Comprehensive benefits package including: 41 days PTO and 6% match on retirement after 2 years.
- Malpractice coverage of $2M / $6M.
- Opportunity for relocation assistance/sign-on bonus.
- Not for profit, under-served community site brings opportunities for loan forgiveness.
- Continuing medical education (CME) allowance and paid time off.
