Physician - Internal Medicine

Join Aurora Health Care as a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician on the Virtual Weight Management team—part of Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the country.

The Aurora Health Virtual Weight Management Program is a patient-centered, system-oriented program that provides comprehensive, evidence-based obesity and metabolic health care through a fully virtual platform. This physician is a member of an interdisciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality weight?management services focused on obesity treatment and support for long?term wellness. The physician upholds the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct while supporting the mission, vision, and values of Aurora Health Care.

At Advocate Health, we’re committed to being a Best Place to Care—where physicians are empowered, heard, and equipped to do their best work. You’ll be part of a leading integrated system with a shared commitment to innovation, well-being, and the communities we serve. Whether you're seeking professional growth, meaningful impact, or a team that lifts you up—this is where it starts.

Whether you're seeking professional growth, meaningful impact, or a team that lifts you up—this is where it starts.

Highlights:

• 100% Virtual
• Full-Time Schedule: Monday – Friday 8am-5pm (34 patient contact hours-6 hours admin weekly) 
• Performs detailed medical histories, virtual assessments, and clinical evaluations for obesity and metabolic conditions.
• Develops individualized weight-management treatment plans using evidence?based strategies, including nutrition counseling, activity recommendations, behavioral interventions, pharmacotherapy, and referrals when appropriate.
• Provides ongoing virtual longitudinal care, routine follow?ups, and chronic disease management related to obesity and metabolic health.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests necessary for obesity care and metabolic monitoring.
• Completes all documentation in a timely, accurate, and clinically appropriate manner as per Aurora Health Care policy.
• Ensures compliance with Aurora Health Care virtual-care guidelines, clinical protocols, and regulatory standards.
• Serves as an advocate and educator for patients, providing supportive counseling, motivation, and shared decision-making to promote sustainable weight?management outcomes.
• Delivers empathetic, culturally sensitive care to a diverse adult population.
• Actively participates in quality improvement initiatives, service excellence efforts, and outcomes-driven program development.
• Follows access and productivity standards to ensure timely, convenient virtual care availability.
• Utilizes standardized evidence-based protocols for obesity care.
• Works closely with a multidisciplinary care team including dietitians, behavioral health professionals, pharmacists, and care coordinators.
• Participates in program meetings, case discussions, and ongoing clinical improvement work.
• Models Aurora Health Care’s Core Values and adheres to Medical Group Minimum Work Standards.
• Provides compassionate, patient-centered obesity care tailored to adult patients in a virtual environment.
• Demonstrates strong understanding of obesity as a chronic disease, including pharmacotherapy, nutritional science, behavioral medicine, and relevant clinical guidelines.
• Evaluates patient outcomes and integrates current scientific evidence to continuously improve practice.
• Communicates effectively through virtual platforms with patients, families, and care team members.
• Demonstrates integrity, responsibility, and ethical practice at all times.
• Understands and utilizes health system resources to support high-value, coordinated virtual obesity care.

Training and Experience

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited residency program
• Board Certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine required
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Obesity/Weight Management required
• Maintenance of Certification required per applicable board standards
• Minimum of three to five years of clinical experience
• Experience in virtual care preferred
• Experience with obesity pharmacotherapy strongly preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care for adults age 18 and older
• Must be willing to serve as a collaborating physician for up to seven APPs
• Although this is a remote position, the physician must reside in one of Advocate Health's approved states

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support
• Educational assistance and professional development programs
• Paid medical liability insurance
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances
• Relocation assistance

About Wisconsin

Located on the edge of Waukesha County, with a population of approximately 39,000 people, this Milwaukee suburb is a tight-knit community. The city's park system, with 845 acres of parks and conservancy areas, includes a wide range of recreational uses for all seasons, including soccer, biking, playgrounds, cross-country skiing, walking, and golfing. New Berlin offers many programs for all residents of the community, from toddlers to the elderly - dance, aquatics, fitness classes, adult sports programs, and much more. New Berlin is situated in between Milwaukee and Madison and is just a 2 hour drive to both Green Bay and Chicago.