Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Options Medical Weight Loss; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Long-term disability

Job summary

Options Medical Weight Loss is seeking a dedicated Lead Medical Provider (LMP) to lead clinical care in a growing multi-state clinic network. The LMP will evaluate patients, oversee health assessments, write prescriptions, perform procedures, and contribute to program optimization within our weight loss clinics.

The role requires NP or PA training, an active license, and an unrestricted DEA license, with weekend availability and leadership responsibilities in a dyad model with the Clinic Manager.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current license as a registered nurse or physician assistant in the state.
• Unrestricted DEA license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments for new patients and determine suitability for Options weight loss programs.
• Order and interpret labs, prescribe treatments, perform office procedures, and provide phlebotomy within state scope of practice.
• Administer injections and educate patients on self-administration when appropriate.
• Monitor metabolic health markers and guide adjustments in care plans.
• Lead patient care within the clinic and collaborate with Clinic Manager in a dyad leadership model.
• Provide feedback to improve patient experience and business practices.
• Participate in ongoing training and ensure compliance with clinical protocols.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Patient communication

Phlebotomy

Education

Nurse Practitioner program

Physician Assistant program

Job description

Options Medical Weight Loss is the premier medical weight loss clinic, with locations in 9 states and growing! At Options, we believe our mission goes beyond helping patients lose weight—we strive to be trusted wellness partners, offering the tools and resources to help individuals achieve healthier, more fulfilling lives. Our mission is clear, to end obesity, one patient at a time.

Transform your career, transform your life!

We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Lead Medical Provider (LMP) to join our team. The LMP plays a critical role in evaluating and managing patient health, ensuring suitability for Options weight loss programs, and guiding patients toward their health goals. This exempt role includes performing health assessments, prescribing treatments, and leading patient care within the clinic. The LMP will work closely with the Clinic Manager as part of a dyad leadership team, aligning clinical care with operational goals to optimize patient outcomes and clinic success.

Position Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments for new patients, orient them to services, and recommend appropriate programs to support weight loss and overall health goals.
• Order and interpret labs, write prescriptions, perform office procedures, and provide phlebotomy services within the scope of practice.
• Administer intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, and educate patients on self-administration when appropriate.
• Monitor key metabolic health markers (e.g., blood glucose, lipid levels, insulin resistance) using the Options Health Panel (OHP) to guide adjustments in care plans.
• Deliver personalized health coaching on metabolic health, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications to support long-termin wellness.
• Educate patients on metabolic dysfunction, insulin resistance, and risk factors for metabolic syndrome, incorporating evidence-based practices and insights from the 12-Month Health Transformation (12MHT) program.
• Identify and manage metabolic syndrome and related conditions using appropriate treatment protocols.
• Maintain expertise in OMWL programs, pharmacology, and clinical protocols; act as a resource for patient care decisions and clinic policy.
• Partner with clinic leadership to enhance patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and overall clinic performance.
• Provide feedback to support continuous improvement in patient experience and business practices.
• Participate in ongoing training, skill validation sessions, and consultative sales process alignment to optimize patient engagement.
• Support the dyad leadership team in fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as needed in alignment with the organization’s mission.

Physical Requirements & Hours:

• Must have weekend availability.
• This role requires prolonged periods of standing and sitting, including working at a computer for extended durations.
• Frequent direct patient interaction, requiring excellent interpersonal communication and the ability to engage with diverse patient populations in a clinical setting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program in accordance with respective state regulations.
• Current approval by the joint Board of Medical Examiners and/or Board of Nursing to perform medical acts.
• Must be currently licensed as a registered nurse or physician assistant in the state where the clinic is located.
• Must possess an unrestricted DEA license.

We Offer

• Medical (Employer supplemented), Dental, Vision
• Parental PTO
• Employer-paid short-term disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Long-Term Disability
• FSA- Flexible Saving Account- Dependent Care
• EAP- Employer Assistance Program
• Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Ongoing Teambuilding Events and Experiences
• Continuing to enhance and enrich and formalize our employee recognition and rewards program
• Generous discount on Options Medical Services and Products (40%)
• Promotion and Career Growth Opportunities