Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA/APP) Family Medicine (Obesity Clinic)

UVA Health System • Charlottesville, VA

289d • $89,523 - $143,228

About The Position

The Department of Family Medicine is searching for an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to providing comprehensive care to patients with obesity, focusing on evidence-based lifestyle modifications, medication management, and coordination of care within a multidisciplinary team. The APP will provide direct patient care through telehealth and in-person visits which include assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing management of obesity and related conditions. Provide medication management by prescribing and monitoring medications for weight management, including GLP-1s and other relevant treatments, in accordance with established protocols and guidelines. The APP will assist the patient with lifestyle modification by developing and implementing personalized nutrition plans, exercise recommendations, and behavioral therapy strategies to support weight loss and healthy lifestyle changes. The APP will provide patient education regarding obesity, its associated health risks, and available treatment options, fostering patient self-management and adherence to treatment plans. The APP will provide care coordination through collaboration with physicians, dietitians, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care for patients. The position requires telehealth expertise. This position will hold both in person and telemedicine clinics. Proficiency in utilizing telehealth platforms, conducting virtual consultations, and ensuring patient safety and privacy is required. The APP will apply evidence-based principles and guidelines for obesity treatment, staying updated on the latest research and clinical recommendations.

Requirements

• Master's Degree as an Advance Practice Provider - Nurse Practitioner or as an Advance Practice Provider - Physician Assistant.
• One to two years minimum experience as an Advanced Practice Provider Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant preferred.
• License or license eligible as an Advance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) as set forth by the state of Virginia.
• If Nurse Practitioner, license to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required.
• Must demonstrate and maintain all credentialing and licensing requirements of the UVA Medical Center, the Virginia Board of Medicine or the Virginia Board of Nursing, and the appropriate certifying bodies.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Current PALS/NRP, as required specific to position.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in obesity medicine, nutrition, lifestyle modification, and/or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Independently and in collaboration with physician(s) and interdisciplinary team members, provides comprehensive clinical and organizational direction and leadership to the healthcare provider team in the care of patients.
• Performs comprehensive history and physical assessment.
• Documents findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings.
• Orders and interprets the appropriate diagnostic labs and tests.
• Forms medical diagnoses based on history, assessment and diagnostic findings.
• Develops, implements and evaluates treatment plans.
• Prescribes and recommends pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.
• Initiates appropriate specialty consultations referrals when requisite.
• Initiates and evaluates clinical pathways and protocols.
• Collaborates with Attendings and/or Fellows regarding admissions and community transfers.
• Facilitates the timely flow of patients via collaboration with interdisciplinary team members and supports all interdisciplinary relationships.
• Recognizes acute/emergent situations requiring immediate responsiveness and initiates life-saving interventions, alerting the interdisciplinary team members for assistance.
• Recognizes and incorporates age-specific requirements, communicates plan of care with patients and families.
• Advocates for patients and family members in educational needs, treatment options, participation in care and ethical issues and patient rights with recognition and consideration of the diverse needs of the individual/family.
• Provides consultation in specialty area.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Coordinates meeting applicable clinical standards for all disciplines in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members.
• Explains the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of procedure(s) to patients, patient families, staff and students.
• Acts as a clinical resource, utilizing both formal and informal opportunities for the education of other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Provides education consistent with evidence-based practices and protocols.
• Precepts APP students and provides mentoring for other APP's.
• Provides outreach and education to the community and within the Advanced Practice arena.
• Acts as a role model to colleagues, interdisciplinary team members, the institution and to the community.
• Demonstrates leadership abilities in the development, mentorship and empowerment of others within the healthcare community.
• Participates in, supports and leads quality assurance initiatives, performance improvement, benchmarking initiatives to advance patient care delivery.
• Utilizes research and Evidence-Based practice in the delivery of patient care.
• Pursues opportunities for active engagement in research and in the analysis of evidence-based practice.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $89,523.20 - $143,228.80 Annual.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree