Job Opportunity: Outpatient Weight Management Advanced Practice Clinician (APC)Location: Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital, Richmond, VAPosition: Full-time (Mon-Fri, 8 AM - 5 PM)
Join an established healthcare organization dedicated to enhancing the health and wellness of our community. Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital is seeking a passionate and skilled Outpatient Weight Management APC to become an integral part of our growing weight management program in Richmond.
Why Bon Secours St. Mary's?
- Team Environment: Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including referring providers and support staff, to deliver comprehensive care.
- Patient-Centered Care: Average patient load of 10-25 per day allows for personalized attention and effective management of each patient's needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assessment & Diagnosis: Conduct thorough medical histories, physical exams, and metabolic assessments; evaluate and diagnose obesity-related conditions.
- Treatment Management: Provide individualized clinical management including prescriptions, meal replacement programs, and coordination of endoscopic procedures.
- Patient Education: Develop and implement educational materials and programs focused on obesity and surgical weight loss to empower patients on their health journey.
- Support & Guidance: Assist patients in maintaining healthy diets, increasing physical activity, and managing stress.
- Research & Data Management: Engage in research protocols related to weight loss and manage outcomes-based data effectively.
Qualifications:
- Licensure: Must be licensed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Virginia or a compact state.
- Prescriptive Authority: Authorization to prescribe in Virginia is required.
- Certifications: Current AHA BLS and ACLS certifications; NCC PA Certified or AANP Certified; CPNP, Weight Loss Specialist Certification, or equivalent credentials preferred.
- Experience: A minimum of 5 years of clinical experience is preferred.
Benefits & Compensation:
Full Comprehensive Benefit Package to include:
- Medical Plans, Vision, Dental, Prescription Drugs
- Life Insurance Options
- Disability Insurance, Short and Long Term
- Wellness Plan
- Flex Spending and Health Savings Account
- Eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Allowed Time Off plus Holidays
- Competitive Compensation
- Relocation Expense
- CME Annual $3,000
Region: Richmond is more than just the state capital and a hub for history, the city is also well-known for its long-standing art culture, up-and-coming food scene, and breweries that top national lists. The creative culture is palpable in Richmond, and it extends throughout the many different and diverse neighborhoods.
Richmond is a city of culture, nature, food, and more! There are infinite things to do in RVA, from dining at James Beard-nominated restaurants to white water rafting down the mighty James River, from visiting world-class museums to attending incredible cultural festivals.