Staff Physician

Contract Physician Work

- 2-3 hour shifts

- Can work at one location or multiple (we have 8 Louisiana locations)

- Need Louisiana MD license and active DEA#

- Contact Stacy (Physician Director) at [email protected] with CV and for more information

Physician Roles and Responsibilities

• Patient Evaluations/ Prescribing Medication

o Evaluate patients’ medical history and paperwork to determine whether appetite suppressant medication or GLP-1 medication is safe for patient use during weight loss journey.

§ Review blood pressure readings in chart and BP history

§ Check current medications being taken by patient and ensure there are no contraindications (Prescription Monitoring Program Data (PMPs) will be pulled for every patient prior to their visit and noted in patient chart – if PMP is unclear, you generally will not see that patient as the Aspen staff will call and alert them ahead of time.)

§ Evaluate patient’s current weight and fat percent in chart and their weight loss goal

o If medication is deemed safe, determine which medication is best suited for patient based on their medical history, other medication usage, schedule, appetite level, etc.

§ GLP-1 medications are the most popular prescribed medications. Our compound pharmacy offers generic version Semaglutide & Tirzepatide. They are prescribed in 4 week doses and patient can titrate up each month if needed.

§ Phentermine 37.5 mg #30 1x/d is the second most commonly prescribed medication due to its long termed safe, effective, affordable nature – brand name Adipex-P is used too, but is ~$50/mo vs Phentermine is ~$15 which patients prefer and find just as effective. Patients generally take 1 tablet in the morning or ½ in the morning and ½ around mid-day.

§ Another commonly prescribed medication is Diethylpropion (Generic Tenuate) 25 mg #90 3x/d which is very mild or Diethylpropion 75 mg #30 which is an extended release and less of a stimulant than the Phentermine (good for patients who don’t like stimulants/ excess energy). Both mg’s are ~$25-30.

§ Other medications that are prescribed: Phendimetrazine (generic Bontril) 35 mg #90 3x/d can be a substitute for any patient who doesn’t like the Phentermine or Tenuate, or a patient switching off Didrex. Newer medications like Contrave, Belviq, or Qysmia can be prescribed, but are generally more expensive (~$200-400) and patients tend to prefer and find the older medications more effective.

§ The Aspen Clinic staff will provide all patients with a prescription discount card at check out and direct patients to the pharmacies with the best cost for each prescription.

§ All prescriptions are written for a one month period with no refills authorized. We want the patients to come in monthly to be evaluated by the physician and staff.

o If patient does not medically qualify for a prescription, we ask that you encourage them to still follow the nutritional program and direct them to discuss other non-medical options with the Aspen Clinic staff. Ensure them that weight loss is still possible without the medication.'
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Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Contract, Part-time

Pay: $150.00 - $200.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

License/Certification:

• Medical License (Preferred)
• DEA Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person