NP/PA - Weight Management - Duluth, MN

Essentia Health • Duluth, MN

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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 in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention. Patients may range in age from newborn to elderly, as appropriate to the age-related category and area of expertise.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, the NP/PA assesses patients and 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. Care is provided through in-person and virtual visits. The provider also attends to in-basket messages, lab results, and prescription requests daily.

The position seeks someone with strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and a patient-centered approach to obesity care. The team member will have an interest in innovation, care-model development, and helping expand weight-loss services across Essentia Health’s geographical footprint. The core schedule is Monday through Friday during daytime hours, with opportunities for evenings and weekends. Hybrid and virtual work may be possible if patient demand warrants. Hired candidates may be eligible for additional compensation through bonuses, quality incentives, or production-based compensation.

Requirements

• NP: Current licensure as a registered nurse in the appropriate state.
• NP: Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in the appropriate state.
• NP: Current certification in CPR.
• NP: National certification in the applicable area.
• PA: Current licensure as a physician assistant in the appropriate state.
• PA: Current certification in CPR.
• PA: National certification.
• Successful completion of Essentia Health’s credentialing process before practice.

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.
• Address in-basket messages, lab results, and prescription requests daily.
• Contribute to innovation and care-model development and help expand weight-loss services across Essentia Health’s geographical footprint.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, plus supplemental 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.
• Possible additional compensation through bonuses, quality incentives, or production-based compensation; eligibility may vary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed