Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant -- Bariatrics

About the role

The Bariatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant cares for bariatric patients, working with surgeons, dietitians, and others in clinic, inpatient units, and the operating room settings. This is a full-time position based at Phelps Health Hospital in Rolla, Missouri.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate candidates for bariatric surgery, including histories, physicals, and obesity-related conditions
• Order and interpret preoperative labs, imaging, and screening; coordinate clearances and insurance documentation
• Educate patients on procedures, preoperative diet, and lifestyle changes, and obtain informed consent
• Round on inpatients and manage postoperative care, pain, wounds, and complications such as leaks or strictures
• Provide long-term follow-up: weight loss, nutrition, vitamin and mineral monitoring, and medication adjustments
• Manage comorbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, and sleep apnea as they change after surgery
• Assist in the operating room and perform credentialed bedside and clinic procedures
• Document accurately, and support program quality and accreditation data

Benefits

• Guaranteed base salary for three years, plus wRVU incentives
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401K with employer match
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive organization with team-oriented staff
• Access to state-of-the-art equipment with an organization dedicated to reinvesting in high-quality care; use of Epic EMR, DAX Copilot, etc.
• Hospital-attached clinics in a system that values its employees and work-life balance
• Opportunities for leadership and employer-paid professional development
• High-demand service in rural South-Central Missouri

Location

Rolla, Missouri, in the heart of the Ozarks. Endless outdoor activities, fine dining, and more in the breathtaking Ozarks, with nearby Mark Twain National Forest. Low cost of living, top-rated public schools, and a low crime rate for family-friendly living. Close proximity to Missouri S&T, Missouri’s No.1 Public University for ROI (Georgetown’s Center on Education). Welcoming atmosphere with big-city amenities, just 90 minutes from St. Louis.