Obesity Medicine Physician Assistant

Form Health10 months ago
Chicago, IL, United States
Remote
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

Form Health is a virtual obesity medicine clinic delivering multi-disciplinary, evidence-based treatment through telemedicine. Serving a population in which obesity impacts more than 40% of US adults, the company leverages advanced technology and a compassionate care team—including board-certified physicians, advanced practice professionals, and Registered Dietitians—to provide high-quality, patient-first care. Founded in 2019 as a venture-backed startup, Form Health is committed to clinical excellence, a culture of inclusivity, and empowering patients nationwide. We are now seeking experienced Physician Assistants to provide longitudinal telehealth care for patients with obesity in a full-time, remote role.

Form Health is also dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment, and we encourage candidates who share this vision to apply.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide longitudinal telehealth care for patients with obesity.
  • Collaborate with physicians, registered dietitians, and other care team members to deliver exceptional, evidence-based care.
  • Conduct effective telemedicine visits, ensuring an excellent "web-side" manner.
  • Utilize evidence-based lifestyle counseling and pharmacotherapy in obesity management.

Required Qualifications

  • Must hold a Physician Assistant degree with demonstrable experience in Obesity Medicine.
  • Licensed to practice and prescribe legally, with a preference for candidates credentialed with insurance payers in IL.
  • 2+ years of experience in outpatient obesity medicine, endocrinology, bariatrics, or a primary care/internal medicine setting focused on obesity management.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills for effective patient and team interactions.
  • Proven commitment to delivering the highest quality of medical care.
  • Prior experience conducting telemedicine visits.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bilingual candidates with medical fluency in Spanish are highly preferred.

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive Compensation: Base Annual Salary of $110,000-$125,000 USD.
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits: Coverage that starts on day one.
  • 401k Program.
  • Flexible Work Schedules and Paid Time Off.
  • Paid Parental Leave.
  • Employee Access to Form4Form: Form Health's in-house weight loss program available to employees and their dependents.

Required Skills

Obesity Medicine
Team Collaboration
Lifestyle Counseling
Patient Care
Telemedicine
Bilingual (Spanish)
Pharmacotherapy