Advanced Practice Provider- Comprehensive Weight Loss- Kempsville

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Overview:

Sentara Medical Group is seeking an NP or PA with Obesity Medicine/ Internal Medicine or Family Practice/Endocrinology setting experience to join the Comprehensive Weight Loss Solutions- Kempsville team.

Position Highlights:
●Monday- Friday 8am-4:30pm

●No Call
●Hybrid model- a mix of in person patient care and telehealth

• Provide evidence based care for patients seeking weight loss options with medication management using FDA approved anti-obesity medications,  and ability to identify OTC medications/supplements/vitamins that may influence weight
• identify barriers to medication adherence  and use behavior change counseling techniques when formulating treatment plan with patient through motivational interviewing
• Assign meal plan along with diet/nutrition counseling
• Educate patients on benefits of intensive, comprehensive treatment and lifestyle modifications while incorporating cultural considerations into treatment plans
• Problem-solve with patients to address barriers to treatment and refer to services to address social barriers (SNAP, WIC, Behavioral Therapy, PT/OT/Speech and other medical specialties as needed.)
• Maintain professional credentials,
• participate in continuing education in obesity medicine,
• Evaluate new and emerging scientific evidence in obesity in partnership with collaborating Physician and peers

●1-2 years of experience highly preferred

Position Benefits:
●Comprehensive Benefits and Retirement Packages
●Generous Time Off Policy
●$3,000 CME Allowance
●$10,000 Student Loan Forgiveness Program
●Fully Integrated EHR (EPIC)

●PSLF Eligible; Non-Profit

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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.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs providers in the following states:

North Carolina, Nevada, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.