The Clinical Lead Physician- Weight Management and Metabolic Health, provides clinical leadership, program development, and direct patient care focused on obesity, metabolic health, and weight-related conditions across the lifespan. This role emphasizes evidence-based medical weight management, hormonal and reproductive-metabolic interplay, and integration of obesity care into patient health services. Delivers compassionate, patient-centered care and supports collaborating providers, ensures safe, high-quality treatment delivery leveraging clinical experience in obesity medicine and metabolic care.
Job Duties:
Provide comprehensive medical weight management services, including:
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Obesity evaluation and staging
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Pharmacologic obesity treatment (e.g., GLP-1s, dual agonists, adjunctive therapies)
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Management of metabolic comorbidities (prediabetes, PCOS-related insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, hypertension)
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Perimenopausal and postpartum weight management
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Conduct risk assessments related to reproductive health, hormonal factors, and weight-related conditions
Clinical Leadership
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Serve as clinical subject matter lead for obesity and metabolic care
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Develop and maintain evidence-based treatment protocols, care pathways, and prescribing guidelines
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Provide clinical guidance to NPs, PAs, RNs, and support staff managing weight management patients
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Participate in case reviews and interdisciplinary care discussions
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Support quality assurance initiatives and outcome tracking
Program Development
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Assist in building and refining WHA's weight management program
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Identify gaps in care and recommend service enhancements
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Support integration of behavioral health, nutrition, and lifestyle services
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Contribute to patient education materials and program resources
Compliance & Safety
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Adhere to all prescribing regulations and monitoring standards
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Maintain documentation consistent with payer, regulatory, and quality standards
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Support safe use monitoring of anti-obesity medications
Other
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Complete continuing education and continuous learning, and participate in privileging, recertification, and quality improvement initiatives.
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Collaborate with colleagues, attend required meetings, support WHA performance objectives, and foster a positive, team-oriented environment.
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Model WHA’s values, demonstrate safe work practices, resolve conflicts constructively, and maintain conduct that reflects positively on the organization and community.
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Demonstrate Reliability and Adaptability and respond effectively to emergencies or changes in workload and consistently strive to meet or exceed patient expectations.
Education & Experience
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MD or DO from an accredited institution
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Board certification preferred, but not required
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Valid DEA certificate
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Minimum 5-8 years of clinical experience managing obesity or metabolic disease
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Demonstrated experience treating weight-related conditions
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Strong knowledge of obesity pharmacotherapy and metabolic risk management
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Fellowship, focused training, or substantial CME in obesity medicine, metabolic health, or endocrinology-related care
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Experience working in team-based care models
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Certification in Obesity Medicine (ABOM) preferred but not required
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Meets all criteria required of participating physicians in health plans and government health
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programs designated by WHA.
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Insurable by malpractice carrier for WHA in minimum amounts required by WHA.
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Ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
