Kaiser Permanente - Transform Lives: Obesity Medicine opportunities - Join our Team

Overview: Kaiser Permanente is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Internal Medicine Obesity Medicine Physician to join our team. This role involves providing comprehensive care for patients dealing with obesity and its related health issues, utilizing a multidisciplinary approach to treatment. You will collaborate with a team of healthcare professionals to develop personalized treatment plans aimed at improving patient outcomes and quality of life.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough assessments and evaluations of patients with obesity-related health concerns.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans, including lifestyle modifications, pharmacotherapy, and, when appropriate, referrals.
• Provide ongoing medical management and support to patients, ensuring adherence to treatment plans and adjusting as necessary.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including dietitians, psychologists, and other specialists, to provide holistic care.
• Educate patients and their families on the health risks associated with obesity and the benefits of weight loss and healthy living.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and organizational guidelines.

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Competitive Compensation and Benefit Package

The comprehensive benefits and longevity-based compensation package offered by Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG) enables physicians to focus on what they do best – provide their patients with exceptional care.

• Medical/dental/vision coverage

• Supplemental medical coverage

• Special dependent coverage

• Vacation/holiday/sick/education time and leave (prorated to work schedule)

• Retirement and savings plans

• Relocation package

• Professional liability coverage

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Partnership of SCPMG

• Transition to a Partner/Owner of SCPMG

• Eligible after three consecutive years of full-time employment (six consecutive years of part-time employment)

• Increased benefits (e.g., compensation, retirement, life insurance)

• Voting rights on organizational decisions

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Additional Information

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obesity Medicine

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About the area

The city of Downey is rooted in culture, history, and community. As one of Los Angeles' gateway cities between Los Angeles and Orange Counties and bordered by multiple major freeways, residents enjoy Downey's quiet, family-friendly environment as well as convenient access to attractions and social scenes in both counties.

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Working here

Infused with a spirit of teamwork and collaboration, SCPMG Downey has a strong culture of safety—emphasizing both patient safety as well as caregivers’ ability to raise concerns and have a voice. Our leadership is dedicated to accessibility and a flat hierarchy, building trust between physicians and ancillary staff. There is a significant focus on innovation—Downey was the region’s first medical center to perform same-day total joint surgery—and on efficiency, improving workflows across the medical center and ancillary offices. At the same time, wellness—both physical and mental—is emphasized, with regular opportunities to dine out, socialize, and exercise together. With a high level of tertiary care, one of the region’s largest NICU’s, and an OB and anesthesia staff comprised of full physicians, Downey delivers exemplary service to its diverse, high-risk-profile patient population.

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