Advanced Practice Provider- Bariatrics/weightloss

Endeavor Health•Elmhurst, CO

4d•$56 - $71

About The Position

Endeavor Health is hiring an Advanced Practice Provider (APN or PA) for its Weight Loss Clinic within the Primary Care service line. The outpatient role serves a combination of new and established patients and operates under the direction of a collaborating physician. Work is based at 8 Salt Creek Lane in Hinsdale and 1200 S. York St. in Elmhurst, with the option of one telehealth day per week. The position is 40 hours per week: 36 hours of patient-facing work and four hours of administrative time. Hours are to be determined; the clinic is open Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The provider will work one early morning and one evening until 6 p.m. The provider delivers comprehensive care to weight loss clinic patients, including assessments, diagnosis, treatment, education, follow-up, and coordination with physicians and the wider healthcare team. The position contributes to evidence-based practice, service-line goals, patient safety, quality of care, and the organization’s strategic plan. Experienced external candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus. Endeavor Health is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving more than 4.2 million residents across six northeastern Illinois counties. It has more than 25,000 team members, over 6,000 physicians, more than 300 ambulatory locations, and eight acute care hospitals. The organization describes itself as committed to community-connected care, diversity, equity, inclusion, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Current Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) or Physician Assistant (PA) licensure in Illinois.
Federal DEA registration and Illinois Controlled Substance License.
Completion of a master’s-level program in the specialty area.
Current BLS/CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Prior APN/PA experience is preferred.
Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Experience in an outpatient primary care setting or weight loss clinic is preferred.

Responsibilities

Obtain detailed patient histories and perform physical examinations.
Order imaging, laboratory tests, and diagnostic procedures and interpret results.
Instruct patients on prescribed therapeutic regimens and assess the learning needs of patients and families.
Maintain patient records and write progress notes.
Follow patients through their course of treatment in the clinic setting.
Collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies.
Provide comprehensive health assessments, formulate differential diagnoses, and prescribe treatments under protocol for weight loss clinic patients.
Use evidence-based practice and participate in developing, implementing, and evaluating specialty standards of practice.
Employ strategies, interventions, and teaching to promote, maintain, and improve health.
Promote wellness and prevent illness and injury for individuals, families, and communities.
Work autonomously and in interdisciplinary teams as a resource and consultant.
Contribute to patient safety and a high-quality patient experience.
Participate in developing, implementing, and evaluating service-line goals.
Support the organization’s strategic plan and adhere to Endeavor Health policies and procedures.