Seeking a Nurse Practitioner who will work collaboratively with registered dietitian, and medical providers, to provide comprehensive care to gastroenterology patients and patients seeking to lose weight and improve their health. The Nurse Practitioner will perform medical consultations, develop treatment plan and provide follow-up care. Ensure weight loss patients receive personalized and effective weight management solutions.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Conduct physical examinations and assess the health status of gastroenterology patients and patients seeking weight loss treatment.
• Order and interpret lab results when appropriate
• Prescribe disease specific medications for gastroenterology patients
• Manage FDA-approved obesity medications for patients.
• Develop and implement medical management plans for patients to include nutritional counseling for weight loss patients
• Provide education and counseling on weight management strategies, disease prevention, and health promotion to patients.
• Monitor and adjust treatment plans based on patient progress and response to interventions.
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records of patients’ treatment plans and progress.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments in diagnosis and treatment of gastric diseases, weight management, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles

Candidate Requirements and Skills:

• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in MD.
• Board certification in family practice and/or obesity medicine is preferred.
• Strong clinical skills with the ability to assess, diagnose, and treat medical disease, obesity and related conditions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on motivating and educating patients.
• Computer literacy and excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Understanding of the medical complexities of obesity and the interdisciplinary approach needed for effective management
• Proficiency in prescribing medications and managing medications for weight loss, considering potential interactions and contraindications
• Ability to develop and implement comprehensive care plans that address the physical, psychological, and social factors influencing obesity.
• Strong counseling skills to support patients in making lifestyle changes.
• Excellent organizational skills for managing patient care and documentation.

Pay: Starting salary based on experience with minimum full-time of $110,000

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work setting:

• In-person/Remote combination

If you are a dedicated Nurse Practitioner looking for an opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume detailing your relevant experience. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Bariatrics
• Gastroenterology

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Hybrid work
• Medical office
• Telehealth

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Germantown, MD 20876