Medical Director for Medical Weight Management at WakeForest University School of Medicine & Atrium Health WakeForest 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