Physician- Director of Obesity Program
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Job description
National Search – Director, Obesity Program
Associate or Professor Level | University Hospitals, Cleveland, OH
A Flagship Leadership Opportunity in a Major Academic Health System
University Hospitals (UH), in affiliation with Case Western Reserve University (CWRU), invites applications and nominations for the position of Director, Obesity Program — a transformative leadership role with the mandate and resources to design one of the nation’s most integrated, multidisciplinary obesity care models.
The Director will lead the creation and growth of a system-wide obesity system of excellence that unites clinical care, prevention, education, and research across UH’s extensive network — including one of the largest primary care groups in Northeast Ohio and a broad array of specialties such as endocrinology, bariatric surgery, cardiology, gastroenterology, hepatology, orthopedics, and behavioral health.
The Ideal Candidate
We seek an accomplished physician leader with:
- National visibility and a record of scholarly achievement in obesity medicine or a related field
- Proven program-building experience, ideally across large health systems
- The ability to inspire and lead multidisciplinary teams in clinical, academic, and community settings
- Passion for improving outcomes and access for patients with obesity and metabolic disease
Position Highlights
- Leadership with Impact: Build and direct a fully integrated obesity program with strong institutional backing
- Academic Platform: Faculty appointment at CWRU at the Associate or Professor level, with protected time for teaching and research
- Collaborative Reach: Leverage UH’s robust primary care network and multi-specialty partnerships to drive coordinated care
- Population Health Potential: Influence prevention and treatment strategies for a diverse regional population
- Resources to Succeed: Dedicated support for program development, recruitment, and innovation initiatives
- MD, DO, or equivalent; board-certified in Endocrinology, Obesity Medicine, or related specialty
- Eligible for appointment at the Associate or Professor rank at CWRU
- Strong track record of leadership, clinical excellence, research productivity, and educational contributions
Additional Salary Detail:
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed reflects a good faith estimate of the potential base compensation for this physician position at the time of posting. This range is subject to change and may be updated in the future. Actual compensation will be determined by various factors, including (but not limited to) location, specialty, academic rank, board certification, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, internal equity, etc. Unless otherwise noted, this figure does not include incentive pay or the value of University Hospitals’ comprehensive benefits package. Click here to view complete wellness and benefits details.