NP/PA - Weight Management - Duluth, MN

Essentia Health•Duluth, MN

About The Position

Essentia Health is seeking an experienced, compassionate advanced practice provider to join its Medical Weight Management team in Duluth, Minnesota. The role provides comprehensive, evidence-based evaluation and treatment for patients affected by overweight, obesity, and obesity-related medical conditions. The provider works independently and collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention. Patients may range in age from newborn to elderly, as relevant to the age-related category and area of expertise. The NP/PA assesses patients, develops individualized weight-management plans, prescribes and monitors anti-obesity medications when appropriate, supports sustainable lifestyle changes, and coordinates care with primary care providers, specialists, behavioral health professionals, registered dietitians, and bariatric surgery services. The position includes in-person and virtual patient visits, as well as daily attention to in-basket messages, lab results, and prescription requests. The ideal candidate has strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and a patient-centered approach to obesity care, with an interest in innovation, care-model development, and expanding weight-loss services across Essentia Health’s geographical footprint. This is a 1.0 FTE position with a core Monday–Friday daytime schedule. Evening and weekend opportunities may be available. Hybrid and virtual work may be possible if patient demand warrants. There is no call obligation.

Requirements

For the NP role: current licensure as a registered nurse in the appropriate state.
For the NP role: current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in the appropriate state.
For the NP role: current certification in CPR.
For the NP role: national certification in the applicable area.
For the PA role: current licensure as a physician assistant in the appropriate state.
For the PA role: current certification in CPR.
For the PA role: national certification.
Successful completion of Essentia Health’s credentialing process before practice.
Strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and a patient-centered approach to obesity care.

Nice To Haves

Obesity Medicine Association Fundamentals of Obesity Treatment, completed within one year.
At least one year of experience in obesity medicine, endocrinology, primary care, internal medicine, family medicine, bariatric medicine, or a related specialty.
Interest in innovation, models of care development, and expanding weight-loss services.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients affected by overweight, obesity, and obesity-related medical conditions using evidence-based care.
Assess patients and develop individualized weight-management plans.
Prescribe and monitor anti-obesity medications when appropriate.
Support patients in making sustainable lifestyle changes.
Coordinate care with primary care providers, specialists, behavioral health professionals, registered dietitians, and bariatric surgery services.
Provide care through in-person and virtual visits.
Attend to in-basket messages, lab results, and prescription requests daily.
Contribute to innovation, care-model development, and expansion of weight-loss services across Essentia Health’s geographical footprint.
Provide healthcare independently and in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Supplemental insurance options
401(k) plan with employer contributions
Professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
Flexible scheduling
Generous time off
Wellness resources focused on physical, mental, and emotional health
Potential additional compensation through bonuses, quality incentives, or production-based compensation