Responsibilities

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Working at UTSW

Responsibilities

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Weight Wellness Clinic is seeking an Endocrinologist specializing in obesity medicine. Applicant must have an M.D. degree, or equivalent from an approved LCME medical school and satisfactory completion of an Internal Medicine residency program and Endocrinology fellowship program from an ACGME accredited program. Candidate must be eligible for a Texas medical license and be board certified in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology. Duties will include providing integrated medical weight management and specialized care for patients before and after bariatric surgery. The position will manage co-morbidities and complications associated with obesity and bariatric surgery which include diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, nutritional deficiencies and gastrointestinal syndromes. The position will establish professional and therapeutic relationships with patients; counsel patients on...

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Weight Wellness Clinic is seeking an Endocrinologist specializing in obesity medicine. Applicant must have an M.D. degree, or equivalent from an approved LCME medical school and satisfactory completion of an Internal Medicine residency program and Endocrinology fellowship program from an ACGME accredited program. Candidate must be eligible for a Texas medical license and be board certified in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology. Duties will include providing integrated medical weight management and specialized care for patients before and after bariatric surgery. The position will manage co-morbidities and complications associated with obesity and bariatric surgery which include diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, nutritional deficiencies and gastrointestinal syndromes. The position will establish professional and therapeutic relationships with patients; counsel patients on lifestyle modification and provide medication support to assist with weight loss and bariatric complications, including reactive hypoglycemia, malnutrition and dumping syndrome. The position will obtain and interpret routine laboratory and radiological tests and integrate pertinent clinical information to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.

Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. To learn more, please visit:https: // jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/why-work-here/diversity-inclusion/.

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Benefits

2022-2023 Benefits Summary

Health Benefits

PPO and ACO Options

100% Coverage for Preventative Health − No Co-Pay

Tobacco-Free Incentives

Generous Prescription Drug Plan

3 Options for Dental Coverage

2 Options for Vision Coverage

Abundance of Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs

Retirement Plan

(Eligibility varies by employment status)

The Teacher Retirement System of Texas is a defined benefit plan with 5-year vesting

Employee Contribution Max 7.7% of salary

Employer Contribution Match up to 7.5% of salary

Optional Retirement Program (ORP) defined contribution plan with 1 year, 1 day vesting

Employee Contribution Max of 6.65% of salary

Employer Contribution Match of 8.5% of salary

Optional Tax-Sheltered Annuity

Optional Deferred Compensation Plan

PTO Benefits

15 Paid Holidays, Eligible Day 1

8 Hours/Month Accrued Vacation

8 Hours/Month Accrued Sick Leave

Other Benefits

On-Site Day Care

Employee Discount Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Long-Term Disability Coverage

Short-Term Disability Coverage

Voluntary Group Life Coverage

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage

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Working at UTSW

Bring Your “A” Game.

Why are top candidates in so many professional fields – including customer service, finance, and human resources, to name a few – choosing UT Southwestern Medical Center as a career home? Simple. They know that they will work among a team of people who bring their best every day to support a health organization that's breaking new ground in dozens of ways. That's what we can offer you.

It takes a lot to keep UT Southwestern at the forefront, where world-class patient care, acclaimed medical education, and innovative research breakthroughs are common occurrences. When you join us, those are the challenges you'll share. Our organization has taken on serious commitments and responsibilities within a rapidly evolving health care system.

Change is a constant, so our work supporting this complex matrix of business and systems needs must rise to the highest level of professionalism, collaboration, and innovation. That's true for every role across the Medical Center and represents why this can be the most challenging work of your career.