Physician Assistant - Lewes

Nutrihealth-LLC; Lewes (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

NutriHealth in Lewes, DE is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our outpatient weight management practice. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver nutrition planning, fitness integration, behavior therapy, and pharmacotherapy as part of a comprehensive obesity treatment program.

The role emphasizes collaboration, ongoing patient education, and individualized treatment plans in a private practice setting.

Qualifications

• Current Physician Assistant license.
• Current DEA license.
• Experience in weight management, obesity treatment, or related field preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with dietitians to create comprehensive nutrition plans tailored to patient needs.
• Provide ongoing support and education on healthy eating habits.
• Incorporate fitness and exercise recommendations into patient treatment plans.
• Work closely with patients to set realistic fitness goals and monitor progress.
• Implement behavior therapy techniques to address emotional factors contributing to obesity.
• Prescribe medications as part of a comprehensive treatment plan and monitor responses.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Physician Assistant license

DEA license

Job description

NutriHealth is a leading outpatient private practice specializing in science-based weight management solutions. We are dedicated to transforming lives through comprehensive and personalized approaches to obesity treatment, integrating nutrition planning, fitness, behavior therapy, and pharmacotherapy. Our team is expanding, and we are seeking a dedicated and experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join us in our mission to help individuals achieve and maintain a healthy weight in our Lewes, DE office.

Responsibilities in four key areas:

Nutrition Planning:

• Collaborate with dietitians to create comprehensive nutrition plans tailored to individual patient needs and goals.
• Provide ongoing support and education on healthy eating habits.

Fitness Integration:

• Incorporate fitness and exercise recommendations into patient treatment plans.
• Work closely with patients to set realistic fitness goals and monitor progress.

Behavior Therapy:

• Implement behavior therapy techniques to address emotional and behavioral factors contributing to obesity.
• Provide support to help patients overcome challenges in their weight loss journey.

Pharmacotherapy:

Prescribe medications as part of a comprehensive treatment plan, monitoring patient responses and adjusting medications as needed.

Qualifications:

Current Physician Assistant license

Current DEA license

Experience in weight management, obesity treatment, or a related field is preferred.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Schedule:

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8am - 4:30pm

Tuesday: 8am - 6pm

Friday: 8am - 2:30pm

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance