NP/PA - Weight Management - Duluth, MN

Essentia Health • Duluth, MN

6d • $119,434 - $167,211 • Hybrid

About The Position

The NP/PA provides comprehensive, evidence-based evaluation and treatment for patients affected by overweight, obesity, and obesity-related medical conditions. The role uses advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision-making skills, working independently and in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals. Care emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention and may serve patients from newborn to elderly, according to the age-related category and area of expertise.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, the provider 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 NP/PA provides in-person and virtual visits and handles inbox messages, lab results, and prescription requests daily.

The position also offers an opportunity to contribute to innovation, care-model development, and the expansion of weight-loss services across Essentia Health’s geographical footprint. The role is based in Duluth, Minnesota, with potential for hybrid and virtual work if patient demand warrants.

Requirements

• For NP candidates: current licensure as a registered nurse in the appropriate state.
• For NP candidates: current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in the appropriate state.
• For PA candidates: current licensure as a physician assistant in the appropriate state.
• Current certification in CPR.
• National certification in the applicable area (NP) or national certification (PA).
• 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.
• Strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and a patient-centered approach to obesity care.
• Interest in innovation and development of models of care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, evidence-based evaluation and treatment for patients affected by overweight, obesity, and obesity-related medical conditions.
• 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 inbox messages, lab results, and prescription requests daily.
• Contribute to innovation, care-model development, and expansion of weight-loss services.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, with 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.
• Potential bonuses, quality incentives, or production-based compensation.

What This Job Offers

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