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Baptist Health isseekinga compassionate and motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing Obesity Medicine & Bariatric Weight Loss Clinic in the Jacksonville Area.

As leaders in obesity medicine our program continues to grow rapidly and expand access toevidence-based compassionate care for patientsseekingmeaningful sustainable weight loss. We are looking for an advanced practice provider who is passionate about improving patients lives through a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach.

In this role you will:

• Provide obesity medicine care for patients seeking weight loss through medical management lifestyle intervention and behavioral support.

• Conduct holistic evaluations including weight and dieting history contributing medical factors and barriers to weight loss.

• Partner closely with wellness coaches dietitians and health psychologists to create individualized and effective treatment plans.

• Diagnose and manage medical conditions related to obesity adjusting medications whereappropriate tosupport weightlossand improve comorbidities.

• Support patients who are pursuing bariatric surgery by providing education coordinating pre-surgical weight optimization and improving health factors that influence surgical outcomes.

• Provide long-term follow-up for post-bariatric surgery patients primarily those experiencing weightregainone year or more after surgery.

• Participate in the expansion of our pre-surgical weight management pathway to reduce surgical risks and improve outcomes.

• Deliver care both in-person and through telemedicine with flexibility as the programgrowsand clinic locations evolve.

Werelooking for someone who:

• Is compassionate patient-centered and understands obesity as a chronic complex medical condition.

• Values a collaborative team environment and works seamlessly with multidisciplinary colleagues.

• Has training or interest in pursuingadditionaleducation in obesitymedicine.

• Isdedicated to helping patients achieve personal transformation improve their health and enhance their quality of life.

• Enjoys a dynamic evolving practice and is excited to be part of a growing program.

If you are passionate about obesity medicine and want to join a team committed totruly changingpatients lives we would love to meet with you.

Our Excellence:

• Comprehensive Services:Providesa full range of medical specialties including cardiology oncology neurology orthopedics and more.

• State-of-the-ArtFacilities:Equipped with modern technology and advanced medical equipment. We boast the only TJC comprehensive stroke center and dedicated heart rhythm center in the region.

• Talented Physicians:We employ a team of highly skilled and talented physicians.

• Community Focus:Werecommitted to serving our local community and providing accessible healthcare through ournumerouspartnerships and community care teams.

• Awards and Recognition:Wevereceivednumerousawards and recognitionsfor quality of care and patient satisfaction

Specialties at Baptist Jax:

• Baptist Heart Hospital: Dedicated to providing specialized cardiac care.

• Wolfson Childrens Hospital:The regions only childrens hospital offering pediatric care for infants children and adolescents.

• Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center:A comprehensive cancer care center providing advanced treatments and research.

• Baptist Neurology and Lyerly Neurosurgery: Offers specialized care for neurological conditions and disorders.

• Baptist Behavioral Health: Full team of psychiatric inpatient professionals thatprovidea full range of mental health services.

• Surgery: Provided by our partners at North Florida Surgeons.

• Obstetrics & Gynecology:withover 2700 babies delivered in 2023 with our partnered OB/GYN practices.

Education Required

• Masters Degree

Education Preferred

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Experience

• Less than 1 year experience as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

License and Certification

• Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) Required

• Licensed Physician Assistant Required

• Licensed Advanced Nurse Practitioner

• Certified Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner