NP/PA - Weight Management - Duluth, MN

NP/PA - Medical Weight Management - Duluth, MN

1.0 FTE

PRACTICE SPECIFICS:

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate advanced practice provider to join our Medical Weight Management team in Duluth, MN. This role will provide comprehensive, evidence-based evaluation and treatment for patients affected by overweight, obesity, and obesity-related medical conditions.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the NP/PA will assess patients, develop individualized weight-management plans, prescribe and monitor anti-obesity medications when appropriate, support sustainable lifestyle changes and coordinate care with primary care providers, specialists, behavioral health professionals, registered dietitians and bariatric surgery services. 

The NP/PA will be responsible for caring for patients through in-person and virtual visits, attending to in basket messages, lab results and Rx requests daily. 

The ideal candidate will exhibit strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills and a patient-centered approach to obesity care. 

We are seeking a team member with interest in innovation, models of care development and assisting in expanding weight loss services throughout Essentia Health’s geographical footprint.  

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Obesity Medicine Association Fundamentals of Obesity Treatment, completed within 1 year  

• Minimum of 1 year experience in obesity medicine, endocrinology, primary care, internal medicine, family medicine, bariatric medicine or a related specialty  
  

ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE:

• Core Schedule: Monday-Friday, daytime hours
• Opportunities for evenings and weekends  

• Hybrid and virtual work potential if patient demand warrant  

*Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.

Search or apply online atwww.essentiahealth.org/careers

Alissa Notenberg, Physician and Advanced Practice Recruiter

Email:alissa.notenberg@essentiahealth.org

Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran Status.

NP:

Current licensure as a registered nurse in appropriate state.
Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in appropriate state.
Current certification in CPR.
National certification in applicable area.
Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice

PA:

Current licensure as a physician assistant in appropriate state.
Current certification in CPR.
National certification.
Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice