APP (NP/PA) - Metabolic & Weight Loss Surgery
About The Position
Join Beth Israel Lahey Health’s Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Team to provide high-quality, compassionate outpatient care for patients receiving surgical and endoscopic interventions. Work within a multidisciplinary team that includes surgeons, advanced practitioners, dietitians, psychologists, bariatricians, endoscopists, and specialty providers to manage patients’ preoperative and postoperative care. The role includes initial bariatric surgery consultations, coordinating preoperative testing and specialty consultations, and completing final preoperative histories and physicals. Participate in pre- and post-procedure care for endoscopic bariatric interventions, including ESG and TORe. Manage patients across the bariatric surgery continuum, provide in-person and telehealth care, independently order and interpret diagnostic testing, and manage obesity-related comorbidities and anti-obesity medications in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. Evaluate and manage urgent postoperative concerns, counsel patients on nutrition, exercise, and sustainable lifestyle changes, and participate in rotating monthly patient support groups held on Wednesday evenings. The position includes independent clinics at Lahey Clinic in Burlington and Lahey Peabody. The schedule is four 10-hour days, with no weekend, holiday, or call requirements. There is an option for one remote workday per week. New graduates are welcome to apply.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Master’s in Nursing (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) program.
- Current license to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- Board certification, DEA, and MCSR are required.
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial bariatric surgery consultations alongside psychology and nutrition team members.
- Coordinate and manage preoperative testing and specialty consultations, and complete final preoperative histories and physicals to ensure surgical readiness.
- Participate in pre- and post-procedure care for endoscopic bariatric interventions, including ESG and TORe.
- Manage patients throughout the bariatric surgery continuum, from preoperative evaluation through long-term follow-up.
- Provide care through in-person and telehealth visits.
- Independently order, interpret, and manage diagnostic testing, imaging, laboratory studies, and treatment plans.
- Treat obesity-related comorbidities and manage anti-obesity medications in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
- Evaluate and manage urgent postoperative issues through triage, clinic visits, and coordinated treatment planning.
- Counsel patients on nutrition, exercise, and sustainable lifestyle changes.
- Participate in a rotating schedule for monthly patient support groups on Wednesday evenings.
Benefits
- Option for one remote workday per week.
- No weekends, holidays, or call requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
