Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Bariatrics

LE01 Phelps County Regional Medical Center; United States; Presencial; USD 110 000 - 170 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Guaranteed base salary + wRVU bonuses

Generous Paid Time Off

401K with employer match

Comprehensive Benefits

Resumo da oferta

Phelps Health, Rolla, Missouri, is seeking a Bariatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team. The role spans clinic, inpatient units, and operating room settings to manage bariatric patients with surgeons and dietitians.

You will evaluate candidates for surgery, coordinate preoperative clearances, educate patients, and provide postoperative follow-up. The ideal candidate is licensed as an NP or PA in Missouri with bariatrics experience, strong communication, and a

Qualificações

• Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program with licensure in Missouri.
• Experience in bariatrics or surgical settings preferred.
• Strong patient communication and team collaboration skills.

Responsabilidades

• Care for bariatric patients in clinic, inpatient units and OR settings.
• Evaluate candidates for bariatric surgery with histories and physicals.
• Order and interpret labs and imaging; coordinate clearances and insurance.
• Educate patients on procedures, diet, and lifestyle changes; obtain consent.
• Round on inpatients; manage postoperative care and complications.
• Provide long-term weight loss follow-up and management of comorbidities.

Conhecimentos

Bariatric patient care

Preop assessment

Inpatient rounding

Education & counseling

Formação académica

Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant

Ferramentas

Epic EMR

DAX Copilot

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Company Overview

Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri. No matter where you start with us, we’re committed to taking our team to the top. If you’re ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family. We’re seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant--Bariatrics who shares our C.A.R.E.S. values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Service.

Position Summary

• The Bariatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant cares for bariatric patients, working with surgeons, dietitians, and others in clinic, inpatient units, and the operating room settings.


• Evaluate candidates for bariatric surgery, including histories, physicals, and obesity-related conditions.


• Order and interpret preoperative labs, imaging, and screening; coordinate clearances and insurance documentation.


• Educate patients on procedures, preoperative diet, and lifestyle changes, and obtain informed consent.


• Round on inpatients and manage postoperative care, pain, wounds, and complications such as leaks or strictures.


• Provide long-term follow-up: weight loss, nutrition, vitamin and mineral monitoring, and medication adjustments.


• Manage comorbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, and sleep apnea as they change after surgery.


• Assist in the operating room and perform credentialed bedside and clinic procedures.


• Document accurately, and support program quality and accreditation data.

Location

This is a full-time position based at the Phelps Health Hospital in Rolla, Missouri.

Position Benefits

• Guaranteed base salary for three years, plus wRVU incentives


• Generous Paid Time Off


• 401K with employer match


• Comprehensive Benefits

Our Competitive Edge

• Supportive organization with team-oriented staff


• Access to state-of-the-art equipment with an organization dedicated to reinvesting in high-quality care; use of Epic EMR, DAX Copilot, etc.


• Hospital-attached clinics in a system that values its employees and work-life balance


• Opportunities for leadership and employer-paid professional development


• High-demand service in rural South-Central Missouri

Location Highlights

• Endless outdoor activities, fine dining, and more in the breathtaking Ozarks, with nearby Mark Twain National Forest


• Low cost of living, top-rated public schools, and a low crime rate for family-friendly living


• Close proximity to Missouri S&T, Missouri’s No.1 Public University for ROI (Georgetown’s Center on Education)


• Welcoming atmosphere with big‑city amenities, just 90 minutes from St. Louis

Phelps Health serves over 200,000 residents in south-central Missouri. Phelps Health is county‑owned, non‑tax supported and is overseen by a five‑member elected board. Phelps Health employs more than 1,900 people, including 100-plus providers. Phelps Health, which includes a hospital licensed for 240 patient beds, serves a six‑county area, with its main campus and several clinics located in Rolla, Missouri. Phelps Health also has clinics in Salem, St. James, Vienna and Waynesville, Missouri.