Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Medi-Weightloss®; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 54,552 - 77,696; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and onboarding

Collaborative work environment

No hospital call

PTO accrual

Work-life balance

Job summary

Medi-Weightloss® operates a patient-focused weight loss and wellness clinic in Lake Forest, IL. We seek a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to deliver direct care for medical weight loss services under established protocols.

The role emphasizes evaluations, treatment planning, follow-ups, and patient education with mentorship and clear clinical guidelines to support professional growth. Part-time schedule with on-site collaboration and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Active Nurse Practitioner license in good standing.
• Board certification (AANP or ANCC).
• Ability to work independently within established protocols.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable with EMR/EHR systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient evaluations, including medical histories, assessments, and progress visits.
• Develop and manage individualized weight loss treatment plans under established protocols.
• Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with state scope-of-practice laws.
• Monitor patient progress, labs, and treatment outcomes.
• Provide patient education on weight loss, nutrition, lifestyle changes and medication use.
• Document accurately and timely in the EMR/EHR system.
• Collaborate with medical assistants, nursing staff, and clinic leadership.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, clinic policies, and regulatory standards.
• Support a positive, compassionate patient experience.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner license

Board certification (AANP/ANCC)

Independent work within protocols

Communication skills

HIPAA compliance

Tools

EMR/EHR system

Job description

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Weight Loss & Wellness Clinic

Position Type: Part-Time

Location: On-site, Lake Forest, IL.

Compensation: Based on Experience- Starting $ 48.00 an hour

Hours: 16-30 Part Time

Part-Time Schedule- Tuesdays 8-3, Thursdays 12-6, Fridays 8-2, option to alternate Saturday's 8-12

About Us

We are a patient-focused weight loss and wellness clinic committed to helping individuals achieve sustainable health outcomes. Our clinic offers a supportive, collaborative environment with structured protocols and leadership support—making this an excellent opportunity for both newer and experienced Nurse Practitioners.

Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner will provide direct patient care for medical weight loss services, including evaluations, treatment planning, follow-ups, and ongoing patient education. This role is ideal for an NP looking to grow in the weight loss and wellness space with mentorship and established clinical guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct patient evaluations, including medical histories, assessments, and progress visits


• Develop and manage individualized weight loss treatment plans under established protocols


• Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with state scope-of-practice laws


• Monitor patient progress, labs, and treatment outcomes


• Provide patient education on weight loss, nutrition, lifestyle changes and medication use


• Document accurately and timely in the EMR/EHR system


• Collaborate with medical assistants, nursing staff, and clinic leadership


• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, clinic policies, and regulatory standards


• Support a positive, compassionate patient experience

Required Qualifications

• Active Nurse Practitioner license in good standing


• Board certification (AANP or ANCC)


• Ability to work independently within established protocols


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Comfortable learning new systems and treatment models


• Additional Certifications

Preferred (Not Required)

• Experience in weight loss, wellness, primary care, or family medicine


• New graduates, welcome to apply


• Interest in preventive care and lifestyle medicine

What We Offer

• Training and onboarding support


• Collaborative and supportive work environment


• No hospital call


• Opportunity to grow with an expanding clinic
  
• Accrued PTO


• Work Life Balance