Weight Management Nurse Practitioner (W-2, PA license)

Sylvan Health•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Sylvan Health partners with healthcare organizations to deliver high-quality, evidence-based nutrition care that improves patient outcomes and expand access to comprehensive lifestyle medicine. Our interdisciplinary team works alongside physician groups and healthcare partners to provide personalized, patient-centered care that combines medical management with nutrition therapy. As Sylvan continues to expand its medical weight management services, we are seeking an experienced and collaborative Nurse Practitioner to help build and grow our GLP-1 program. Sylvan Health is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and clinically experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our growing clinical team as a part-time W-2 employee. This role is ideal for an NP who is passionate about obesity medicine, enjoys collaborating with referring Primary Care Providers and Registered Dietitians, and is excited by the opportunity to help build an innovative, evidence-based medical weight management program. This is primarily a patient care role focused on delivering virtual medical weight management visits for patients using GLP-1 medications. The Nurse Practitioner will partner closely with Sylvan Registered Dietitians to provide comprehensive, coordinated care that supports both medication management and sustainable lifestyle change. Because this program is in its early stages, the ideal candidate is adaptable, collaborative, and energized by helping build and shape clinical workflows, protocols, and best practices.

Requirements

Current Nurse Practitioner certification (FNP, AGNP, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP preferred)
Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in applicable states or willingness to obtain additional state licensure
DEA registration (or ability to obtain)
Experience managing patients with obesity or metabolic disease
Knowledge of GLP-1 receptor agonists and other anti-obesity medications
Experience with medication titration, monitoring, and patient education
Strong clinical judgment and evidence-based decision-making skills
Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities
Comfortable working independently in a remote telehealth environment
Comfortable using electronic health records and telehealth platforms
Collaborative mindset with enthusiasm for working alongside referring Primary Care Providers and Registered Dietitians in an interdisciplinary care model
Flexibility and interest in helping build new clinical programs and workflows

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive 40-minute initial patient evaluations for medical weight management
Provide 20-minute follow-up visits focused on medication management, titration, monitoring, and ongoing clinical support
Evaluate patients for appropriate GLP-1 therapy and prescribe medications within scope of practice
Monitor treatment response, side effects, laboratory findings, and overall patient progress
Collaborate closely with referring Primary Care Providers and Sylvan Registered Dietitians to coordinate individualized care plans
Educate patients on medication expectations, safety, lifestyle changes, and long-term weight management
Maintain timely and accurate documentation within electronic health record systems
Follow Sylvan clinical standards and partner-specific workflows
Participate in recurring team meetings and collaborate on program development and quality improvement initiatives
Contribute to the ongoing development of Sylvan's medical weight management program and clinical protocols