APRN/PA - Outpatient Medical Weight Management Clinic

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

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 in an academic medical center. 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 improved health outcomes. The role supports patient care, education, research, and clinical excellence while promoting compassionate, patient-centered obesity care.

This position may be filled by either an APRN or a PA. It is a regular position with variable shifts. Compensation is commensurate with education and experience.

Requirements

• APRN: Master's degree in Nursing in Family Medicine or Adult Gero Primary Care.
• APRN: Three years of nursing experience.
• APRN: Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas and APRN license.
• APRN: One year of APRN experience in a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Clinic.
• APRN: National certification in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, or Family Nurse Practitioner.
• PA: Master's degree as a Physician Assistant.
• PA: One year of PA experience in Family Medicine or Adult Gero Primary Care.
• PA: PA license.

Nice To Haves

• APRN: Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
• APRN: Three years of APRN experience in Family Medicine or Adult Gero Primary Care.
• Previous experience in infectious diseases, internal medicine, primary care, hospital medicine, or a related specialty.
• Experience managing chronic infectious diseases.
• Experience working in an academic medical center.
• 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.
• PA: Three years of PA experience in Family Medicine or Adult Gero Primary Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient evaluation and management for patients with obesity, overweight, and associated metabolic conditions.
• Assess patients, including reviewing medical history, performing physical examinations, evaluating obesity-related risks, and identifying factors contributing to weight gain.
• Develop individualized treatment plans incorporating lifestyle modification, nutrition counseling reinforcement, physical activity recommendations, behavioral strategies, and pharmacologic 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, and PCOS.
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing and laboratory studies relevant to obesity and metabolic health.
• Provide longitudinal follow-up and patient education regarding nutrition, exercise, medication adherence, and behavior change.
• Collaborate with bariatric surgery teams on referrals, preoperative optimization, and postoperative follow-up when appropriate.
• Coordinate care with primary care providers and specialty services.
• Document patient encounters accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in telehealth services as appropriate.
• Contribute to the institution's academic mission 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, and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient outcome initiatives related to obesity and metabolic health.
• May assist with clinical research, presentations, publications, or program development.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
• Retirement contributions matched by UAMS up to 10%.
• Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
• Career training and educational opportunities.
• Merchant discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using the UAMS pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time