University of Utah
Clinical Obesity Medicine Physician
Join an expanding comprehensive weight management program focused on obesity medicine within a multidisciplinary academic setting. The role emphasizes direct outpatient care, individualized evidence-based treatment planning, and contributions to program development, quality improvement, research, outreach, and education.
Key Responsibilities
- • providing direct outpatient care for patients with obesity and obesity related conditions
- • developing individualized, evidence-based treatment plans that incorporate behavioral, nutritional, pharmacologic, and bariatric surgical therapies
- • collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team that includes other specialists, dietitians, psychologists, exercise physiologist, and surgeons
- • contribute to program development, quality improvement initiatives, clinical research, community outreach, and educational activities
Required
- • Candidates must have ABIM or ABFM certification
- • have obesity training
- • must be eligible for a medical license in the State of Utah
- • excellent communication skills
- • ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Preferred
- • ideally with fellowship training and board certification in obesity medicine from the American Board of Obesity Medicine
- • experience working in settings with students
- • a strong commitment to improving access to higher education
Benefits & Perks
- • We offer an academic faculty appointment commensurate with training and experience
- • world-class institution with excellent benefits
Details
The Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes, with the Department of Internal Medicine, is seeking a dynamic, patient-focused, compassionate clinical physician specializing in Obesity Medicine to join our expanding comprehensive weight management program at the University of Utah. Responsibilities include providing direct outpatient care for patients with obesity and obesity related conditions, developing individualized, evidence-based treatment plans that incorporate behavioral, nutritional, pharmacologic, and bariatric surgical therapies. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team that includes other specialists, dietitians, psychologists, exercise physiologist, and surgeons. In addition to clinical care, this physician will have the opportunity to contribute to program development, quality improvement initiatives, clinical research, community outreach, and educational activities.
We offer an academic faculty appointment commensurate with training and experience. Our unique geographical location provides a broad and diverse referral base across a five-state region. As part of a world-class institution with excellent benefits, our comprehensive weight management program is the first of its kind in the Intermountain West and is nationally recognized for its truly multidisciplinary approach to obesity treatment. In addition, our active research portfolio offers extensive opportunities for collaboration in both clinical and translational research
Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have ABIM or ABFM certification, have obesity training, ideally with fellowship training and board certification in obesity medicine from the American Board of Obesity Medicine and must be eligible for a medical license in the State of Utah.
Apply online here - https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/188595
Recreational opportunities abound with several sports teams, lively entertainment and nightlife, diverse dining options, shopping, and a rich cultural scene featuring a symphony, opera, ballet, theater, and museums. At an elevation of 4,330 feet above sea level, Salt Lake City is Utah's capital and gateway to the state's renowned landscapes and outdoor recreational areas. The city is a well-known ski destination. In addition to its 14 ski resorts, Utah boasts five scenic national parks (with five more within a day's drive), a variety of golf courses allowing for year-round play, hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails, picturesque Lake Powell, and numerous other outdoor activities. Salt Lake City serves as an airline hub, with direct flights to all major cities in the continental U.S., Hawaii, Alaska, and Europe.
Send Inquiries To
Juliana Simonetti, M.D.
Associate Professor
Director of Obesity Medicine
c/o Debra Anderton at debra.anderton@hsc.utah.edu
University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The University of Utah Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.
Department: 00236 - Endocrinology/Diabetes Researc
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Track: Track Dependent on Qualifications
Close Date
Open Until Filled: Yes
Requisition Number: PRN03897F
To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/199492
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number, can be located at https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.
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The Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes, with the Department of Internal Medicine, is seeking a dynamic, patient-focused, compassionate clinical physician specializing in Obesity Medicine to join our expanding comprehensive weight management program at the University of Utah. Responsibilities include providing direct outpatient care for patients with obesity and obesity related conditions, developing individualized, evidence-based treatment plans that incorporate behavioral, nutritional, pharmacologic, and bariatric surgical therapies. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team that includes other specialists, dietitians, psychologists, exercise physiologist, and surgeons. In addition to clinical care, this physician will have the opportunity to contribute to program development, quality improvement initiatives, clinical research, community outreach, and educational activities.
We offer an academic faculty appointment commensurate with training and experience. Our unique geographical location provides a broad and diverse referral base across a five-state region. As part of a world-class institution with excellent benefits, our comprehensive weight management program is the first of its kind in the Intermountain West and is nationally recognized for its truly multidisciplinary approach to obesity treatment. In addition, our active research portfolio offers extensive opportunities for collaboration in both clinical and translational research
Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have ABIM or ABFM certification, have obesity training, ideally with fellowship training and board certification in obesity medicine from the American Board of Obesity Medicine and must be eligible for a medical license in the State of Utah.
Apply online here - https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/188595
Recreational opportunities abound with several sports teams, lively entertainment and nightlife, diverse dining options, shopping, and a rich cultural scene featuring a symphony, opera, ballet, theater, and museums. At an elevation of 4,330 feet above sea level, Salt Lake City is Utah's capital and gateway to the state's renowned landscapes and outdoor recreational areas. The city is a well-known ski destination. In addition to its 14 ski resorts, Utah boasts five scenic national parks (with five more within a day's drive), a variety of golf courses allowing for year-round play, hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails, picturesque Lake Powell, and numerous other outdoor activities. Salt Lake City serves as an airline hub, with direct flights to all major cities in the continental U.S., Hawaii, Alaska, and Europe.
Send Inquiries To
Juliana Simonetti, M.D.
Associate Professor
Director of Obesity Medicine
c/o Debra Anderton at debra.anderton@hsc.utah.edu
University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The University of Utah Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.
Department: 00236 - Endocrinology/Diabetes Researc
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Track: Track Dependent on Qualifications
Close Date
Open Until Filled: Yes
Requisition Number: PRN03897F
To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/199492
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number, can be located at https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.
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