Nurse Practitioner (APRN) – Bariatric Surgery & Medical Weight Loss

Location

United States

Posted

34 days ago

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Job Description

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Role Description

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will deliver high-quality, patient-centered care within a high-volume, well-established bariatric surgery and medical weight loss program. This is an office-based position, with patient care provided primarily through telehealth visits, allowing for efficient care delivery while maintaining close collaboration with the on-site multidisciplinary team. Key responsibilities include:

  • Preoperative and postoperative management
  • Chronic disease optimization
  • Medical weight loss treatment
  • Lifestyle counseling

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Virtual Patient Care:
    • Conduct telehealth visits for bariatric and medical weight loss patients, including initial evaluations, follow-ups, medication management, and lab review.
    • Provide preoperative optimization and postoperative monitoring through virtual platforms, with in-person visits scheduled only as clinically necessary.
    • Educate and counsel patients remotely on nutrition, physical activity, and long-term weight maintenance.
  • Clinical Coordination:
    • Collaborate daily with surgeons, dietitians, behavioral health providers, and nursing staff via secure messaging, EHR, and virtual case conferences.
    • Maintain a high standard of timely documentation in the EHR for all telehealth encounters.
  • Patient Flow & Volume:
    • Manage a steady, pre-established patient panel generated by the practice’s robust referral network and marketing.
    • Adapt to a fast-paced workflow, balancing efficiency with thorough, personalized care.
  • In-Person Duties (Minimal):
    • Attend on-site meetings, training sessions, or patient visits as requested (estimated <10% of role).
    • Participate in select community events, seminars, or educational workshops.
  • Compliance:
    • Adhere to CMS and state regulatory requirements for telehealth, including patient privacy, documentation, and informed consent.
    • Stay current with evolving telemedicine best practices and technology platforms.

Qualifications

  • Current, unrestricted Florida APRN license.
  • Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (FNP, AGNP, or ACNP preferred).
  • DEA registration (or eligibility).
  • BLS and ACLS certification.
  • Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
  • Minimum 2 years as an NP in bariatrics, surgery, weight management, or telehealth preferred.
  • Proven ability to thrive in a high-volume, patient-focused environment.
  • Strong telehealth communication skills with ability to build rapport virtually.
  • Proficiency with EHR, telemedicine platforms, and secure messaging.
  • Organized, self-motivated, and adaptable to changing patient needs.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Job Requirements

  • Current, unrestricted Florida APRN license.
  • Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (FNP, AGNP, or ACNP preferred).
  • DEA registration (or eligibility).
  • BLS and ACLS certification.
  • Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
  • Minimum 2 years as an NP in bariatrics, surgery, weight management, or telehealth preferred.
  • Proven ability to thrive in a high-volume, patient-focused environment.
  • Strong telehealth communication skills with ability to build rapport virtually.
  • Proficiency with EHR, telemedicine platforms, and secure messaging.
  • Organized, self-motivated, and adaptable to changing patient needs.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

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