Outpatient Weight Management Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) - Join our Team a

Job Opportunity: Outpatient Weight Management Advanced Practice Clinician (APC)
Location: Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital, Richmond, VA
Position: 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.