Bariatric Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (PA-C or NP with RNFA)

ROCKY MOUNTAIN ASSOCIATED PHYSICIANS, PC; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

CME allowance

Job summary

Rocky Mountain Associated Physicians, PC invites an Advanced Practice Provider (PA-C or NP with RNFA) to join the bariatric team in Salt Lake City. The role blends operating room first-assist duties with outpatient clinic management for weight loss patients.

The ideal candidate holds an ARC-PA accredited PA program and active NCCPA certification or nursing advanced practice degree with OR privileges. Utah licensure and surgical privileges are required.

Qualifications

• Must have ARC-PA accredited PA program and NCCPA certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as surgical first-assist in bariatric procedures (laparoscopic/robotic).
• Assist with patient positioning, prep, port placement, tissue retraction and closures.
• Coordinate operative findings with outpatient team and post-op care plans.
• Conduct pre-op consultations and manage post-op follow-ups in weight management program.

Skills

Surgical first-assist experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Outpatient clinic management

Communication in fast-paced surgical環

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program; PA-C with NCCPA

Master’s or Doctoral nursing degree; FNP/AGNP/AGACNP

Utah PA/ APRN license

RNFA certification for OR privileges

Active DEA license (II-V)

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Tools

da Vinci robotic system

EHR documentation systems

Job description

Job Title: Bariatric Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (PA-C or NP with RNFA)

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Schedule: Full-Time (Hybrid: Outpatient Clinic & Operating Room)

Position Summary

Rocky Mountain Assoiciated Physicians is seeking a skilled, compassionate Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with RNFA certification) to join our multidisciplinary bariatric surgery and medical weight management team. This hybrid role splits time between first-assisting our surgeons in the operating room and managing patients in our outpatient clinic. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced surgical environment and is passionate about supporting patients through their long-term weight loss journey.

Key Responsibilities

Operating Room

• Serve as surgical first-assist during minimally invasive, laparoscopic, and robotic bariatric procedures (including sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, duodenal switch, and complex revisions).
• Assist with pre-operative patient positioning, prepping, port placement, tissue retraction, and wound closure under surgeon direction.
• Ensure seamless communication and coordination between the surgical team and outpatient clinic staff regarding operative findings and post-op care plans.

Outpatient Clinic & Medical Weight Management

• Conduct comprehensive pre-operative surgical consultations, medical clearances, and patient education.
• Manage routine and complex post-operative follow-up visits, including wound checks, nutritional/vitamin deficiency monitoring, and troubleshooting post-surgical concerns.
• Evaluate and treat patients in our medical weight management program, including prescribing and monitoring anti-obesity medications (e.g., GLP-1 agonists) and counseling on lifestyle modifications.
• Collaborate closely with our bariatric surgeons, registered dietitians, behavioral health specialists, and insurance coordinators to ensure continuity of care.

Required Qualifications

• Education & Licensure (One of the following):
• Physician Assistant: Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program; active NCCPA certification (PA-C); active and unrestricted Utah PA license (or eligible to obtain prior to start date).
• Nurse Practitioner: Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited nursing program; active national board certification (FNP, AGNP, or AGACNP); active and unrestricted Utah APRN license; active Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) certification required for OR privileges.
• Certifications: Active DEA license (with Schedule II–V prescriptive authority), BLS, and ACLS certifications.
• Surgical Privileging: Ability to obtain and maintain surgical first-assist privileges at our affiliated Utah hospital(s) and/or ambulatory surgery center(s).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: 1+ years of clinical experience in bariatric surgery, general surgery, minimally invasive/robotic surgery, or medical weight management. (Experienced surgical APPs with 10,000+ clinical hours preferred, though motivated candidates with strong surgical rotations will be considered).
• Proficiency with robotic-assisted surgical platforms (e.g., da Vinci).
• Strong familiarity with EHR documentation, surgical coding/billing, and prior authorization workflows.
• Competitive base salary commensurate with surgical experience, plus productivity/RVU or surgical assist bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Generous CME allowance and paid time off for licensing, DEA, and professional memberships (e.g., ASMBS).
• Malpractice insurance coverage provided.