Bariatric NP/PA: Surgery & Weight Management Leader

Ardent Health Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME allowance

Commencement bonus

Relocation allowance

Malpractice coverage

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Marketing support

Job summary

Lovelace Medical Group in Albuquerque, New Mexico, seeks a self-motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our bariatrics team. You will manage medical weight care, perform pre- and post-operative follow-ups, and may assist in the operating room with a dedicated multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will have NM licensure, DEA eligibility, and strong communication and teamwork skills; prior weight-management experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program.
• Current NM license and DEA registration eligibility by start of employment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Experience in medical weight management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical weight management for bariatrics patients.
• Conduct pre- and post-operative bariatric follow-up.
• Assist in the operating room when applicable and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner/PA role

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

DEA registration eligibility

Education

NP/PA program graduate

Tools

Epic EMR

Ambience AI tool

Job description

Lovelace Medical Group in Albuquerque, New Mexico, seeks a self-motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our bariatrics team. You will manage medical weight care, perform pre- and post-operative follow-ups, and may assist in the operating room with a dedicated multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will have NM licensure, DEA eligibility, and strong communication and teamwork skills; prior weight-management experience is preferred.