Medical Director for Medical Weight Management at Wake Forest University School of Medicine & Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

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.

Position Highlights :

This position will be have a majority of time dedicated to clinical activity with effort allocated for medical directorship. A successful candidate will be expected to lead and grow our medical weight management program, participate in multidisciplinary meetings / conferences, collaborate with nurse practitioners and physician assistants, mentor obesity medicine fellows, teach medical trainees including students, residents, and fellows, and assist with clinical trials as a study clinician or site principal investigator.

The candidate should have experience with program building and operations, such as establishing new clinical protocols, implementing innovative care delivery models, or expanding access to services. Leadership roles in regional or national initiatives, such as professional societies, task forces, or quality improvement projects, are highly valued and indicate a rising national profile.

Training / Experience Required :

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.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education and compassionate care.

When you join Advocate Health, you’re joining a team that’s committed to being a  Best Place to Care —where clinicians are heard, supported and empowered to focus on what matters most : caring for patients. This enterprise-wide initiative is grounded in listening to care teams, removing barriers to excellent care, and fostering well-being and connection. It reflects our purpose— from discovery to everyday moments, we’re redefining care - for you, for us, for all —and lives through our values : lifting each other up, leading with purpose, thinking boldly together and embracing change with optimism. Here, you’ll find not just a job, but a career with meaning, growth and impact—for all.

Hannah Payne, hannah.payne@advocatehealth.org