APRN/PA - Outpatient Medical Weight Management Clinic

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans. This position will hire for either APRN or PA. The APRN/PA for the Outpatient Medical Weight Management Clinic provides comprehensive, evidence-based care for patients seeking medical management of obesity and related metabolic conditions within an academic medical center environment. The APP collaborates with physicians, dietitians, behavioral health professionals, exercise specialists, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans focused on sustainable weight management and improvement of overall health outcomes. This position supports the missions of patient care, education, research, and clinical excellence while promoting compassionate, patient-centered obesity care.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Nursing – Family Medicine or Adult Gero Primary Care (for APRN)
Three (3) years of nursing experience (for APRN)
Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas (for APRN)
APRN License (for APRN)
1 year of APRN experience in a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Clinic (for APRN)
National certification in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, and Family Nurse Practitioner if an APRN
Master’s Degree – Physician Assistant (for PA)
1 year of PA experience in a Family Medicine or Adult Gero Primary Care (for PA)
PA License (for PA)
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

DNP (for APRN)
3 years of nursing experience (for APRN)
3 years of APRN experience in a Family Medicine or Adult Gero Primary Care (for APRN)
Previous experience in infectious diseases, internal medicine, primary care, hospital medicine, or related specialty preferred.
Experience managing chronic infectious diseases
Experience working in an academic medical center environment.
Interest in antimicrobial stewardship, quality improvement, or clinical education.
Strong communication, organizational, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
Previous experience in obesity medicine, endocrinology, primary care, family medicine, internal medicine, bariatrics, or lifestyle medicine.
Experience managing chronic metabolic diseases and anti-obesity pharmacotherapy.
3 years of PA experience in Family Medicine or Adult Gero Primary Care (for PA)
Previous experience in infectious diseases, internal medicine, primary care, hospital medicine, or related specialty preferred.
Experience managing chronic infectious diseases
Experience working in an academic medical center environment.
Interest in antimicrobial stewardship, quality improvement, or clinical education.
Strong communication, organizational, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
Previous experience in obesity medicine, endocrinology, primary care, family medicine, internal medicine, bariatrics, or lifestyle medicine.
Experience managing chronic metabolic diseases and anti-obesity pharmacotherapy.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive outpatient evaluation and management for patients with obesity, who are overweight, and/or have associated metabolic conditions.
Perform detailed patient assessments including medical history, physical examination, obesity-related risk assessment, and evaluation of contributing factors to weight gain.
Develop individualized treatment plans incorporating: Lifestyle modification, Nutrition counseling reinforcement, Physical activity recommendations, Behavioral modification strategies, Pharmacologic weight management therapies.
Prescribe and manage FDA-approved anti-obesity medications as appropriate.
Monitor treatment effectiveness, medication tolerance, and patient progress toward individualized goals.
Evaluate and manage obesity-related comorbidities including: Type 2 diabetes, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Obstructive sleep apnea, Fatty liver disease, Metabolic syndrome, Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
Order and interpret diagnostic testing and laboratory studies relevant to obesity and metabolic health.
Provide longitudinal follow-up care and ongoing patient education regarding nutrition, exercise, medication adherence, and behavior change.
Collaborate with bariatric surgery teams for patient referral, preoperative optimization, and postoperative follow-up when appropriate.
Coordinate care with primary care providers and specialty services.
Document patient encounters accurately and efficiently within the electronic medical record.
Participate in telehealth services as appropriate.
Participate in the academic mission of the institution through collaboration with medical students, residents, fellows, APP students, and allied health learners.
Assist with education related to obesity medicine, lifestyle interventions, pharmacologic therapies, and chronic disease prevention.
Participate in departmental conferences, continuing education activities, and multidisciplinary meetings.
May assist with quality improvement initiatives, clinical research, presentations, publications, or program development.
Participate in quality improvement and patient outcome initiatives related to obesity and metabolic health.
Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based obesity medicine guidelines and emerging therapies.
Promote patient-centered, culturally competent, and stigma-free obesity care.
Participate in departmental meetings, committees, and institutional initiatives as assigned.
Maintain professional licensure, certifications, and credentialing requirements.
May perform other duties as assigned.