Advanced Practice Provider- Comprehensive Weight Loss

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME Allowance

Student Loan Reimbursement

Retirement Plan with Company Match

Malpractice Tail Coverage

Epic EHR

Job summary

Sentara Medical Group is seeking an NP or PA with obesity medicine experience to join the Comprehensive Weight Loss Solutions- Kempsville team in Norfolk, VA. The role offers a hybrid model with telehealth and in-person care, Monday–Friday, 8am–4:30pm, and no on-call requirements.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of relevant experience and are comfortable with medication management, patient education, and coordinating with other services.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in obesity medicine, internal/family medicine, or endocrinology preferred.
• Experience with motivational interviewing and lifestyle counseling.
• Familiarity with Epic EMR and telehealth platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based weight loss care with medication management (FDA-approved anti-obesity meds).
• Identify barriers to adherence and use behavior-change counseling.
• Assign meal plans and provide diet/nutrition counseling.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

Telehealth

Counseling

Nutrition counseling

Epic EMR

Tools

Epic

Job description

Sentara Medical Group is seeking an NP or PA with Obesity Medicine, Internal/Family Medicine, or Endocrinology experience to join the Comprehensive Weight Loss Solutions- Kempsville team.

Position Highlights

• Monday- Friday 8am-4:30pm
• No Call
• 1-2 years of experience highly preferred
• Hybrid model- a mix of in person patient care and telehealth

• Provide evidence based care for patients seeking weight loss options with medication management using FDA approved anti-obesity medications, and ability to identify OTC medications/supplements/vitamins that may influence weight
• identify barriers to medication adherence and use behavior change counseling techniques when formulating treatment plan with patient through motivational interviewing
• Assign meal plan along with diet/nutrition counseling
• Educate patients on benefits of intensive, comprehensive treatment and lifestyle modifications while incorporating cultural considerations into treatment plans
• Problem-solve with patients to address barriers to treatment and refer to services to address social barriers (SNAP, WIC, Behavioral Therapy, PT/OT/Speech and other medical specialties as needed.)
• Maintain professional credentials,
• participate in continuing education in obesity medicine,
• Evaluate new and emerging scientific evidence in obesity in partnership with collaborating Physician and peers

Position Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package including Health, Dental, Vision, and more
• Retirement Packages with Matching Contribution
• Malpractice and Tail Coverage
• $3,000 Annual CME Allowance
• $5,000 Annual Quality Performance Incentive
• $10,000 Student Loan Reimbursement Program
• Fully integrated EHR (Epic)
• PSLF eligible, Non-Profit

Why Norfolk?

Life in coastal Virginia provides rich and diverse recreational and cultural offerings in addition to fabulous historic sites. Our communities are consistently ranked among the top places to live in the US with great public and private school options and superb outdoor recreation. Bike, swim, sail, kayak, fish, or just relax on our miles and miles of sandy beaches or catch a bite to eat and listen to music at Norfolk’s Waterside District.