Orlando Health is seeking a Primary Care/Obesity Medicine Physician to join our Bariatric team!

Orlando Health is seeking a Primary Care/Obesity Medicine Physician to join our Bariatric team. The qualified candidate will provide comprehensive care (assessment, diagnosis, treatment through behavioral/lifestyle therapy, pharmacotherapy, and coordination of metabolic/bariatric surgery) for adult patients with obesity within an established clinic.  

Responsibilities: 

Primary Care Services 

• Conduct routine and preventive health assessments, including physical exams and diagnostic evaluations.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions in patients across the lifespan.
• Develop personalized treatment plans to promote overall health and wellness.

Obesity Medicine Focus 

• Provide specialized care for patients with obesity and weight-related comorbidities, including diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. 
• Perform comprehensive obesity assessments, including history, physical examination, and laboratory testing. 
• Develop and implement evidence-based obesity management plans, including lifestyle modification, pharmacologic therapy, and referral for surgical interventions when appropriate. 
• Collaborate with dietitians, behavioral health specialists, and other team members to deliver a multidisciplinary approach to obesity care. 

Patient Education and Support 

• Educate patients and families on weight management strategies, including nutrition, physical activity, and behavioral changes. 
• Support patients in setting realistic health goals and maintaining long-term weight management success. 

Team Collaboration 

• Work collaboratively with healthcare providers, including specialists, therapists, and allied health professionals, to ensure integrated care. 
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to case discussions for complex patient management. 

Quality Improvement and Research 

• Stay current with advancements in obesity medicine and contribute to implementing best practices. 
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and/or clinical research projects related to obesity care and management.

Practice Highlights: 

• Office hours are Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
• Medical Assistant and Front Office support staff.
• Join a center with an established Bariatric Surgeon
• Thriving healthcare system led by physicians and professionally managed.
• Strong brand recognition attracts new patients to Orlando Health for their care.
• Dynamic administration empowering physician autonomy in clinical decision-making and patient outcomes.
• Diverse payor mix including patients from leading Orlando employers and Orlando Health staff.
• Comprehensive operational support and resources within a collaborative work environment.
• Fully integrated electronic medical record system. (Epic)

Qualifications: 

• Education: M.D., D.O. 
• Completion of an ACGME or AOA Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Residency  
• Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Family Medicine or the American Board of Internal Medicine 
  • Certified by the American Board of Obesity Medicine
• Unrestricted FL medical license (or the ability to obtain one) and DEA

Benefits Package: 

• Comprehensive benefits package includes health, vision, and dental insurance, malpractice coverage, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and matching retirement savings options starting from day one.
• Generous starting bonus.
• Annual CME stipend.
• In addition to CME, 1 medical license, 1 DEA, NICA and 1 membership paid per year
• Eligible employer under the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Orlando Community:

• Amplified earning potential due to a state with no income tax!
• Greater Orlando offers direct access to Florida’s world-famous theme parks and attractions.
• Our lifestyle options have something for everyone, from the downtown districts for those enjoying a trendy urban flair, to family-oriented communities with top-rated public and private schools.
• We have ample outdoor activities including large public parks for your kids and pets, hiking and biking trails, abundant lake access for kayaking, fishing, and paddle boarding, with Florida’s beautiful beaches only an hour away.

Conveniently located in Ocoee, Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital is a 252-bed comprehensive medical and surgical acute-care facility serving the residents of west Orange County for more than 70 years.

Orlando Health – Health Central provides advanced technology and expertise in numerous areas of specialty, including diagnostic imaging, emergency services, heart and vascular care, neurosciences and stroke care, orthopedics, rehabilitation and minimally invasive robotic surgery. The hospital is home to Joint Commission-certified programs for hip and knee replacement, spine surgery and stroke and is accredited as a Comprehensive Center under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®).

Orlando Health – Health Central has earned numerous quality and safety recognitions over the years, including:

• High Performing Hospitals – U.S. News & World Report, 2023-2024
  • Recognized in three areas: diabetes, heart attack, heart failure
• Top General Hospital – The Leapfrog Group, 2023
• “A” Safety Grade – The Leapfrog Group, Fall 2023
• Get With the Guidelines®: Gold Plus Achievement - Stroke – American Heart Association, 2023
  • Target: Stroke™ Honor Roll
  • Target: Type 2 Diabetes™ Honor Roll
• Get With the Guidelines®: Silver Achievement - Heart Failure – American Heart Association, 2023
  • Target: Type 2 Diabetes™ Honor Roll
• Beacon Awards for Excellence – American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
  • Critical Care Unit – Gold
  • Intermediate Critical Care Unit – Gold
• Gold Seal of Approval/Accreditation, The Joint Commission:
  • Joint Replacement (Hip/Knee)
  • Spine Surgery
  • Stroke
• Bariatric Center of Excellence?accreditation – American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery