Advanced Practice Provider- Comprehensive Weight Loss- Kempsville
About The Position
Sentara Medical Group is seeking an NP or PA with Obesity Medicine/ Internal Medicine or Family Practice/Endocrinology setting experience to join the Comprehensive Weight Loss Solutions- Kempsville team. This is a hybrid model position, involving a mix of in-person patient care and telehealth. The role focuses on providing evidence-based care for patients seeking weight loss options, including medication management with FDA-approved anti-obesity medications. Responsibilities include identifying factors that may influence weight, addressing barriers to medication adherence, and utilizing behavior change counseling techniques through motivational interviewing. The provider will also assign meal plans, offer diet/nutrition counseling, and educate patients on comprehensive treatment and lifestyle modifications, incorporating cultural considerations. Problem-solving patient barriers and referring to appropriate services (SNAP, WIC, Behavioral Therapy, PT/OT/Speech, and other medical specialties) are key. Maintaining professional credentials and staying updated on obesity medicine through continuing education and evaluating new scientific evidence in partnership with collaborating physicians and peers is also required.
Requirements
- NP or PA with Obesity Medicine/ Internal Medicine or Family Practice/Endocrinology setting experience
- 1-2 years of experience highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide evidence based care for patients seeking weight loss options with medication management using FDA approved anti-obesity medications
- Identify OTC medications/supplements/vitamins that may influence weight
- Identify barriers to medication adherence and use behavior change counseling techniques when formulating treatment plan with patient through motivational interviewing
- Assign meal plan along with diet/nutrition counseling
- Educate patients on benefits of intensive, comprehensive treatment and lifestyle modifications while incorporating cultural considerations into treatment plans
- Problem-solve with patients to address barriers to treatment and refer to services to address social barriers (SNAP, WIC, Behavioral Therapy, PT/OT/Speech and other medical specialties as needed.)
- Maintain professional credentials, participate in continuing education in obesity medicine
- Evaluate new and emerging scientific evidence in obesity in partnership with collaborating Physician and peers
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
- Life Insurance
- 401k/403B with Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
- Annual CME Allowance
- Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- 100% Malpractice and Tail Coverage
- Annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
