M.D. degree from an LCME accredited medical school
Completion of an Internal Medicine residency program
Completion of an Endocrinology fellowship from an ACGME accredited program
Eligibility for a Texas medical license
Board certification in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology
Responsibilities
Provide integrated medical weight management
Offer specialized care pre- and post-bariatric surgery
Manage obesity-related co-morbidities like diabetes and hypertension
Establish therapeutic relationships with patients
Counsel patients on lifestyle modifications
Provide medication support for weight loss and complications
Interpret laboratory and radiological tests to inform treatment plans
Benefits
Collaborative work environment in a leading medical center
Opportunity to specialize in obesity medicine and bariatric care
Direct impact on patient health and wellness
Access to comprehensive resources for patient management
Full Job Description
Description
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Weight Wellness Clinic, is seeking an Endocrinologist or physician specializing in obesity medicine. Duties will include providing integrated medical weight management and specialized care for patients before and after bariatric surgery. The position will manage co-morbidities and complications associated with obesity and bariatric surgery, which include diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, nutritional deficiencies, and gastrointestinal syndromes. The position will establish professional and therapeutic relationships with patients; counsel patients on lifestyle modification and provide medication support to assist with weight loss and bariatric complications, including reactive hypoglycemia, malnutrition and dumping syndrome. The position will obtain and interpret routine laboratory and radiological tests, and integrate pertinent clinical information to develop and implement individualized treatment
Qualifications
Applicant must have an M.D. degree, or equivalent, from an approved LCME medical school and satisfactory completion of an Internal Medicine residency program and Endocrinology fellowship program from an ACGME accredited program. Candidate must be eligible for a Texas medical license and be board certified in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology.
About University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UT Southwestern) is a public academic health science center in Dallas, Texas. With approximately 14,400 employees and an operating budget of nearly $2.8 billion, UT Southwestern is one of six medical schools in the UT System. UT Southwestern is one of the leading medical research institutions in the world, with a focus on biomedical research, clinical care, and education. The institution is home to six Nobel laureates, 22 members of the National Academy of Sciences, and 19 members of the National Academy of Medicine. UT Southwestern is also affiliated with Parkland Memorial Hospital, one of the largest public hospitals in the United States.
