Physician Assistant or nurse Practitioner Nutrition and Weight Management
Core
Provide patient-centered care for obesity, metabolic health, and bariatric surgery across outpatient and inpatient settings.
Role type
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (CRNP/PA-C) in Nutrition and Weight Management
Builds
Individualized treatment plans, medication regimens, and nutrition therapy protocols
Domain
Healthcare / Obesity Medicine / Bariatric Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Obesity management, Anti-obesity pharmacotherapy, Bariatric surgery evaluation, Malnutrition assessment, TPN management, Metabolic disorder treatment
Preferred skills
Endocrinology experience, Internal Medicine experience, Gastroenterology experience, Enteral nutrition management
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive outpatient evaluations, Develop individualized treatment plans, Prescribe and manage weight loss medications, Collaborate with physicians and dietitians, Manage hospitalized patients receiving TPN, Provide postoperative care for bariatric surgery patients
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC