Physician - Obesity

The University of Kansas Health System, Department of Internal Medicine, is seeking an Obesity Medicine Physician to join its expanding academic team. This physician will provide comprehensive, evidence-based obesity care within an academic environment that integrates clinical excellence, teaching, research, and quality improvement.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about recognizing obesity as a chronic, complex disease and committed to delivering comprehensive, longitudinal care for patients with obesity and related metabolic conditions. This physician will emphasize a multifaceted treatment approach that includes lifestyle modification, behavioral interventions, pharmacotherapy, and when appropriate, surgical management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients with obesity and associated metabolic disorders
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
• Provide ongoing longitudinal management and follow-up care
• Diagnose and manage obesity-related comorbidities (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, NAFLD)
• Prescribe and manage anti-obesity pharmacotherapy as appropriate
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team, including dietitians, behavioral health specialists, exercise professionals, and bariatric surgeons
• Educate patients on disease processes, treatment options, and long-term management strategies

 Required:

• MD/DO
• Board-Eligible/ Board-Certified in Obesity Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine.
• Licensed in Missouri and Kansas

Benefits and compensation:  

• Recent increase in overall compensation package
• Generous retirement contribution
• Relocation assistance
• Health, dental, vision
• CME allowance
• LTD/STD and life insurance
• Professional liability insurance

For more information contact: 

Ann Terry, Physician Recruiter  

816.419.4523 

[email protected]