Medical Weight Management NP

Allina Health • Coon Rapids, MN

22h • $137,530 - $162,074 • Hybrid

About The Position

Allina Health is hiring a Medical Weight Management NP for its Weight Management program in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. The position supports medical and surgical weight loss programs, caring for patients with overweight and obesity through in-person and virtual visits. The role is part of a collaborative team that includes surgeons, physicians, mid-level providers, dietitians, nurses, and medical assistants. The program operates across 10 locations.

The NP provides patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and patient education, as part of a physician/nurse team and in accordance with the designated specialty. The role may involve both inpatient and outpatient care and may be performed independently or as part of a treatment team. The NP also serves as an educator, case manager, and consultant to staff and the multidisciplinary health care team.

This is a hybrid, full-time position with a day schedule: 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. two days per week and 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. three days per week. There are no weekends, call, or major holidays. The listed pay range is $137,530–$162,074 per year for a full-time FTE; starting pay depends on factors including experience, education, and applicable union agreement. Benefit eligibility and offerings depend on FTE and union representation.

Requirements

• Master's degree and completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a primary or specialty clinic setting.
• Licensed Registered Nurse through the Minnesota Board of Nursing, or Physician Assistant equivalent, required upon hire.
• Certified Nurse Practitioner—ANCC certification within specialty, or Physician Assistant equivalent, required upon hire.
• Certified Nurse Practitioner—Minnesota Board of Nursing certification required upon hire.
• ACLS-BLS Tier 2 – Multisource certification required within 180 days.
• Drug Enforcement Administration registration required upon hire.
• Valid driver’s license required upon hire. Minnesota and Wisconsin residents working in the specified Complex Care for Seniors, Community Palliative Care, and Hospice roles must obtain a valid license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive patient assessments.
• Determine diagnoses and treatment of illness.
• Order and interpret medical diagnostics in tandem with the attending physician.
• Prescribe medications, treatments, therapy, and medical equipment.
• Educate patients managing chronic illness or pursuing wellness care.
• Refer patients for specialty care when appropriate.
• Consult with a physician when a patient’s needs are outside the NP’s scope of practice or when the diagnosis or treatment plan is unclear.
• Promote communication within the care team and with other interdisciplinary health care staff.
• Act as a resource to team members.
• Work with the primary care team on program development.
• Act as a liaison with outside agencies as needed.
• Consult and round with hospital staff on patients if designated by the specialty.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage
• PTO/time away
• Retirement savings plans
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable
• Student loan support benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching, and tools

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level