What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant position at Medi-Weightloss®?
Job Description
Are you tired of taking care of sick patients? Do you want to address the root of our healthcare system's crisis? Do you have a passion for health and wellness, and follow that passion yourself? Do you love helping people reach their goals?
If you answered yes, we would love to discuss an opportunity to join our team at Medi-Weightloss Winston Salem.
If you haven’t heard of us, we’re a medically supervised weight loss clinic and our goal is to help people live long and healthy lives. The obesity epidemic is only getting worse and the demand for what we offer is increasing daily. Because of that, we continue to look for talented candidates that are looking to build their career in a more preventative approach to medicine. Our franchise is growing quickly and we are looking for staff members to grow with us.
We are seeking a driven, self-motivated medical professional with a dynamic personality who requires minimal supervision to join our team as a practitioner on a full or part time basis. Candidates must be passionate about helping others, dependable and hard working with an outstanding work ethic.
The Physician Assistant/ Nurse Practitioner works in collaboration with the clinic physician according to the medical protocol set forth by the Medi-Weightloss corporate office.
With general direction, provides patient care; conducts physical exams; completes health history summary; documents patient progress; assists with patient care management.
The environment is fast-paced and the position is multifaceted.
Essential Job Functions
Benefits
Are you tired of taking care of sick patients? Do you want to address the root of our healthcare system's crisis? Do you have a passion for health and wellness, and follow that passion yourself? Do you love helping people reach their goals?
If you answered yes, we would love to discuss an opportunity to join our team at Medi-Weightloss Winston Salem.
If you haven’t heard of us, we’re a medically supervised weight loss clinic and our goal is to help people live long and healthy lives. The obesity epidemic is only getting worse and the demand for what we offer is increasing daily. Because of that, we continue to look for talented candidates that are looking to build their career in a more preventative approach to medicine. Our franchise is growing quickly and we are looking for staff members to grow with us.
We are seeking a driven, self-motivated medical professional with a dynamic personality who requires minimal supervision to join our team as a practitioner on a full or part time basis. Candidates must be passionate about helping others, dependable and hard working with an outstanding work ethic.
The Physician Assistant/ Nurse Practitioner works in collaboration with the clinic physician according to the medical protocol set forth by the Medi-Weightloss corporate office.
With general direction, provides patient care; conducts physical exams; completes health history summary; documents patient progress; assists with patient care management.
The environment is fast-paced and the position is multifaceted.
Essential Job Functions
- Obtains and reviews patient’s medical and psychosocial history information relevant to patient care
- Conducts physical examinations
- Orders and reviews laboratory studies as well as diagnostic procedures including EKGs, phlebotomy, injection administration IV therapy and metabolic breathing analysis.
- Assumes responsibility for prescribing and dispensing FDA approved appetite suppressant according to state and federal guidelines
- Reviews patient's progress and manages patient care accordingly
- Maintains all required documentation for patient care and medication management
- Counsels patients on a weekly basis on nutrition, exercise and lifestyle choices to ensure weight loss and maintenance of recommended weight.
- Provides training to clinical and non-clinical staff as needed
- Documents patient progress notes in the patient chart and/or EMR.
- Conducts consultations with patients regarding the Medi-Weightloss program
- Performs other clinical duties as required
- Communicates and outreaches to referral physicians
- Conducts follow up calls to patients to discuss the patient’s progress and address any concerns
- Provides ongoing support to promote clinic profitability and success.
- Motivational counseling/advising skills
- Provide highest level of customer service at all levels
- Must personally be living a healthy lifestyle
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Internal Medicine
- Primary Care
- Day shift
- Clinic
- In-person
- Med spa
- Private practice
- Nutrition: 1 year (Preferred)
- APRN (Preferred)
- DEA Certification (Preferred)
