Medical Director for Medical Weight Management
Updated 11/20/25
Winston Salem, North Carolina, United States
Physician
Bariatric Medicine
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Academic/Training Program
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
The Department of Surgery at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is hiring a clinician leader to serve as the Medical Director for Medical Weight Management and join our Academic Faculty.
We are seeking an exceptional candidate who combines clinical excellence with a vision for program growth and innovation. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of clinical productivity and experience leading multidisciplinary teams to achieve outstanding patient outcomes. They will demonstrate strong leadership skills, including the ability to inspire and mentor faculty, staff, and trainees, and a commitment to fostering collaboration across diverse teams.
Job Responsibilities
We are seeking an exceptional candidate who combines clinical excellence with a vision for program growth and innovation. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of clinical productivity and experience leading multidisciplinary teams to achieve outstanding patient outcomes. They will demonstrate strong leadership skills, including the ability to inspire and mentor faculty, staff, and trainees, and a commitment to fostering collaboration across diverse teams.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will also have experience with clinical trials and/or clinical research, which may include serving as a site principal investigator, contributing to multicenter studies, or integrating research findings into clinical practice. While independent funding is not required, familiarity with research design and a passion for evidence-based practice are essential. Academic orientation is key, and candidates with a history of peer-reviewed publications, presentations at national conferences, or contributions to guidelines and educational materials are highly encouraged to apply.
Mentoring experience is critical, including guiding early-career professionals, obesity medicine fellows, or trainees through clinical, research, or academic development. Candidates who demonstrate a commitment to building the next generation of leaders in medical weight management are particularly valued.
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