Advanced Practice Provider - Bariatrics

Sentara Health; Vryheid; On-site; ZAR 1 372 000 - 1 716 000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization located in Vryheid is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide exceptional patient-centered care within a collaborative team focused on weight loss solutions. The successful candidate will manage pre- and post-operative patients and educate them about weight loss options. Join this supportive team in a role that offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Annual CME allowance

Retirement plans with employer match

Malpractice and tail coverage

Qualifications

• Possess a valid Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license.
• Experience in surgical and non-surgical weight loss solutions preferred.
• Ability to work in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage pre- and post-operative patients for weight loss.
• Educate patients on weight loss procedures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Collaboration

Pre-operative management

Post-operative care

Patient education

Education

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant degree

Job description

Overview

Sentara Medical Group is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Comprehensive Weight Loss Solutions team. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively within a well-established, multidisciplinary team committed to providing exceptional patient-centered care for those pursuing surgical and non-surgical weight loss solutions.

Position Highlights

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
• Setting: Combination of inpatient and outpatient care
• Team Structure: Join a supportive group of 3 physicians, 2 advanced practice providers, and 7 clinical and administrative support staff
• Hospital Coverage: Rounding at Sentara Obici Hospital and Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
• Call: No call responsibilities
• Focus: Pre- and post-operative management, patient education, and ongoing care for weight loss and bariatric surgery patients

Benefits Highlights

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Generous paid time off and CME allowance
• Retirement plans with employer match
• Malpractice and tail coverage provided
• Career development opportunities within one of the region’s most respected health systems

Region/Location Details

Located in Southeastern Virginia, the Sentara Comprehensive Weight Loss Solutions team serves patients across the Hampton Roads and Western Tidewater regions. The area offers an excellent quality of life with access to beautiful coastal communities, diverse dining, cultural amenities, and highly rated schools. Whether you enjoy waterfront living or small-town charm, the region provides an ideal setting for work-life balance.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Annual CME Allowance
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• 100% Malpractice and Tail Coverage
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

Remote Work Locations

Sentara Health employs providers in the following states: North Carolina, Nevada, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.