Family Medicine Physician – Medical Weight Management & Metabolic Health | South Florida
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Family Medicine Physician – Medical Weight Management & Metabolic Health | South Florida
Full-Time | Permanent | Outpatient | On-Site
Listed Annual Compensation: $275,000–$400,000 + Performance Incentives
Opportunity Overview
An established, wellness-focused medical practice in South Florida is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Family Medicine Physician to join its growing outpatient team.
This opportunity combines comprehensive primary care with preventive medicine, medical weight management, and metabolic health. The physician will care for an engaged patient population while collaborating with physician assistants, nursing professionals, and administrative support staff.
The ideal candidate enjoys building lasting patient relationships, managing chronic conditions, supporting sustainable weight management, and helping patients improve their long-term health.
This position also offers the opportunity to contribute to clinical development and explore future leadership opportunities as the practice grows.
Position Highlights
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Full-time, permanent, on-site position.
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Outpatient primary care and wellness-focused practice.
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Clinical focus on medical weight management, obesity care, and metabolic health.
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Listed annual compensation range of $275,000–$400,000, plus performance incentives.
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Potential total earnings of $400,000 or more, subject to the agreed compensation structure and performance.
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Collaborative clinical team with physician assistant and nursing support.
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Administrative and documentation assistance.
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On-site pharmacy and laboratory support.
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Potential long-term leadership and partnership opportunities.
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Experience with Botox, stem cell procedures, or exosome injections is not required.
Job Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, medical histories, and physical examinations.
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings and patient goals.
Evaluate patients for medical weight management and obesity treatment programs.
Prescribe, monitor, and adjust GLP-1 therapies, including semaglutide and tirzepatide, when clinically appropriate.
Counsel patients on medication benefits, risks, potential adverse effects, and lifestyle modifications.
Manage metabolic conditions, including obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and metabolic syndrome.
Deliver preventive care, wellness counseling, and chronic disease management.
Monitor treatment response and adjust care plans according to clinical needs.
Collaborate with physician assistants, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals.
Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records.
Build strong patient relationships through clear communication and consistent follow-up.
Leadership & Practice Development
Support clinical collaboration and consistent standards of care.
Contribute to workflow improvements and patient experience initiatives.
Help develop medical weight management, preventive care, and metabolic health services.
Collaborate with practice leadership on clinical quality and sustainable growth.
Participate in team development and clinical initiatives as appropriate to the role.
Previous leadership or supervisory experience is preferred but not required. The scope of any formal Medical Director responsibilities will be determined based on experience and the agreed position.
Qualifications
MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
Board certification or board eligibility in Family Medicine.
Active Florida medical license or ability to obtain the required license before starting.
DEA registration or ability to obtain it, as required for the position.
Strong outpatient primary care experience.
Experience evaluating and managing patients in medical weight management programs.
Experience prescribing and monitoring GLP-1 medications.
Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and patient education skills.
Ability to work full-time on-site in South Florida.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy outpatient setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in obesity medicine and metabolic health.
Background in preventive medicine and chronic disease management.
Experience in concierge medicine or personalized outpatient care.
Interest in functional medicine, longevity, and wellness-focused healthcare.
Clinical leadership, team supervision, or practice development experience.
Commitment to evidence-based care and long-term patient outcomes
Working Hours
Schedule Full-time
Work arrangement On-site
Work setting Outpatient clinic
Weekly hours Confirm with client
Shift timings Confirm with client
Weekend requirements Not specified
Call requirements Not specified