What are the responsibilities and job description for the OBESITY MEDICINE SPECIALIST position at Montefiore Einstein Faculty Practice Group?
The Division of Endocrinology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine/ Montefiore Medical Center is expanding its clinical program in obesity and metabolism. We are recruiting for a highly qualified obesity medicine specialist for an academic position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the clinician-educator track. The position includes an exciting opportunity to join our rapidly expanding Fleischer Institute Medical Weight Center on the campus of Albert Einstein College of Medicine and our brand new state-of-the-art medical pavilion in Elmsford, NY. This position is 100% Obesity Medicine, but flexibility is available for Endocrinologists who want to practice general endocrine/diabetes. No call responsibilities. Staff at the weight center includes 2 LPNs, one full-time NP, one part time Physician Assistant, three part-time physicians, two part-time dietitians. Responsibilities include providing obesity medicine care as a part of multidisciplinary medical weight management services and fellow/resident/medical student teaching.
The program offers opportunities to develop experience and participate in pharmaceutical clinical trials for metabolic diseases, diabetes disparities clinical research lab, diabetes collaborative quality improvement and research networks.
Education Requirements
MD or DO
NY license to practice.
Needs to be Board Certified or Eligible in Internal Medicine or Endocrinology
Obesity Medicine Fellowship Training Is Preferred.
American Board of Obesity Medicine Certification or Board Eligibility required
Qualifications And Experience
Note that advertised requirements (including education requirements, qualification and experience) must be met by selected candidate. Otherwise, a new recruitment is required.
Practice experience preferred, but fellows scheduled to complete training in the summer of 2025 are eligible.
Experience in the clinical management of obesity using lifestyle interventions, behavioral therapies and obesity pharmacotherapy is required.
We offer a competitive base salary of $195,000-$220,000 in addition to productivity incentives. LTD, STD, paid malpractice, health, dental, vision and a 403(b) and much more.
Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and updated CV to John C. Pinto, Recruiting Manager at jpinto@montefiore.org
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Montefiore Einstein is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Department: Medicine Bargaining Unit: Non Union Campus: EINSTEIN Employment Status: Regular Full-Time Address: 1825 EASTCHESTER RD
Shift: Day Scheduled Hours: HOURS VARY Req ID: 223579 Salary Range/Pay Rate: $195,000.00 - $220,000.00
For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.
To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are core values of Montefiore. We are committed to recruiting and creating an environment in which associates feel empowered to thrive and be their authentic selves through our inclusive culture. We welcome your interest and invite you to join us.
Montefiore is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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The program offers opportunities to develop experience and participate in pharmaceutical clinical trials for metabolic diseases, diabetes disparities clinical research lab, diabetes collaborative quality improvement and research networks.
Education Requirements
MD or DO
NY license to practice.
Needs to be Board Certified or Eligible in Internal Medicine or Endocrinology
Obesity Medicine Fellowship Training Is Preferred.
American Board of Obesity Medicine Certification or Board Eligibility required
Qualifications And Experience
Note that advertised requirements (including education requirements, qualification and experience) must be met by selected candidate. Otherwise, a new recruitment is required.
Practice experience preferred, but fellows scheduled to complete training in the summer of 2025 are eligible.
Experience in the clinical management of obesity using lifestyle interventions, behavioral therapies and obesity pharmacotherapy is required.
We offer a competitive base salary of $195,000-$220,000 in addition to productivity incentives. LTD, STD, paid malpractice, health, dental, vision and a 403(b) and much more.
Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and updated CV to John C. Pinto, Recruiting Manager at jpinto@montefiore.org
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Montefiore Einstein is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Department: Medicine Bargaining Unit: Non Union Campus: EINSTEIN Employment Status: Regular Full-Time Address: 1825 EASTCHESTER RD
Shift: Day Scheduled Hours: HOURS VARY Req ID: 223579 Salary Range/Pay Rate: $195,000.00 - $220,000.00
For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.
To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are core values of Montefiore. We are committed to recruiting and creating an environment in which associates feel empowered to thrive and be their authentic selves through our inclusive culture. We welcome your interest and invite you to join us.
Montefiore is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Salary : $195,000 - $220,000
