Job Description
Job Description:
Utilizes advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision making skills, works independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals. Provides health care to individuals and families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention. They may care for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly as noted in age-related category and area of expertise.Education Qualifications:
NP/PA - Medical Weight Management - Duluth, MN
1.0 FTE
PRACTICE SPECIFICS:
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate advanced practice provider to join our Medical Weight Management team in Duluth, MN. This role will provide comprehensive, evidence-based evaluation and treatment for patients affected by overweight, obesity, and obesity-related medical conditions.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the NP/PA will assess patients, develop individualized weight-management plans, prescribe and monitor anti-obesity medications when appropriate, support sustainable lifestyle changes and coordinate care with primary care providers, specialists, behavioral health professionals, registered dietitians and bariatric surgery services.
The NP/PA will be responsible for caring for patients through in-person and virtual visits, attending to in basket messages, lab results and Rx requests daily.
The ideal candidate will exhibit strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills and a patient-centered approach to obesity care.
We are seeking a team member with interest in innovation, models of care development and assisting in expanding weight loss services throughout Essentia Health’s geographical footprint.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Obesity Medicine Association Fundamentals of Obesity Treatment, completed within 1 year
- Minimum of 1 year experience in obesity medicine, endocrinology, primary care, internal medicine, family medicine, bariatric medicine or a related specialty
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE:
- Core Schedule: Monday-Friday, daytime hours
- Opportunities for evenings and weekends
- Hybrid and virtual work potential if patient demand warrant
*Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.
Search or apply online at www.essentiahealth.org/careers
Alissa Notenberg, Physician and Advanced Practice Recruiter
Email: alissa.notenberg@essentiahealth.org
Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran Status.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
NP:
Current licensure as a registered nurse in appropriate state.
Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in appropriate state.
Current certification in CPR.
National certification in applicable area.
Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice
PA:
Current licensure as a physician assistant in appropriate state.
Current certification in CPR.
National certification.
Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice