Medical Weight Management NP
About The Position
Allina Health is hiring a Medical Weight Management Nurse Practitioner for its Weight Management program. This 0.4 FTE position supports medical and surgical weight loss programs, caring for patients with overweight and obesity through in-person and virtual visits. The program includes surgeons, physicians, mid-level providers, dietitians, nurses, and medical assistants, with collaborative teams across 10 locations. The Nurse Practitioner provides patient care as part of a physician/nurse team in the designated specialty. The role includes diagnosis, treatment, consultation, education, and case management in inpatient and outpatient settings, working independently or as part of a treatment team. The position is described as remote, with 8-hour weekend day shifts and no call. The stated schedule is 16 hours per week. Allina Health describes its mission as providing exceptional care while preventing illness, restoring health, and providing comfort. It emphasizes whole-person care, employee well-being, career development, collaboration, and an inclusive workplace.
Requirements
- Master's degree and completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program.
- Minimum of 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 certification through the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) within the specialty, or Physician Assistant equivalent, required upon hire.
- Certified Nurse Practitioner through the Minnesota Board of Nursing, 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, or Hospice roles must obtain a valid license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical care for patients.
- Complete comprehensive patient assessments.
- Determine diagnoses and treatment for 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 fall outside the Nurse Practitioner’s scope of practice or when the diagnosis or treatment plan is unclear.
- Promote communication within the team and with interdisciplinary health care staff.
- Serve 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 on patients with hospital staff if designated by the specialty.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits and PTO.
- 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 help navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
- Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching, and tools.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
