Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Medical Weight Management, Full-time, Days

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their Medical Weight Management team. This full-time role offers a supportive environment focused on patient care, with no night or weekend shifts. You will provide expert clinical care, collaborate with healthcare professionals, and develop educational programs for patients. If you have a passion for improving patient outcomes and a background in weight management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Support for employee well-being

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited nursing or Physician Assistant program required.
• Minimum two years of APP experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health assessments and physical examinations.
• Prescribe medications and therapies, maintain documentation.

Skills

Clinical Care

Patient Management

Collaboration

Education Development

Mentoring

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant program

Current Illinois RN license

APRN license and certification

Physician Assistant license

Job description

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Medical Weight Management, Full-time, Days

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for our outpatient Medical Weight Management department within the Digestive Health Institute. This role involves working with patients with a BMI of 30 or higher, many of whom have specific digestive or surgical needs.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, days; 4 days outpatient clinic (32 hours), 1 day administrative. No nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call duties.

Essential Functions:

• Provide expert clinical care, including diagnosis, management, and treatment of patients.
• Collaborate with physicians and other health professionals.
• Develop educational programs for patients, families, and staff.
• Mentor students and participate in quality improvement and research activities.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct health assessments and physical examinations.
• Prescribe medications and therapies, order and interpret tests and procedures.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and communicate effectively with patients and team members.
• Participate in ongoing education, research, and quality initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited nursing or Physician Assistant program.
• Current Illinois RN license, APRN license, and certification, or Physician Assistant license.
• Minimum two years of APP experience.

Preferred:

• Experience with GLP-1 prescriptions, lifestyle coaching, and independent practice.

Additional Information:

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. Background checks are performed for new hires. We offer comprehensive benefits to support employee well-being.