Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

About the Role

A Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will provide evidence-based, personalized care for adult patients with obesity, Type 2 diabetes, and related metabolic conditions within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans, including lifestyle modifications and medication management.
• Monitor patient progress through routine follow-ups, adjusting care plans to ensure long-term success.
• Provide education on nutrition, physical activity, and behavioral strategies.
• Collaborate with dietitians, behavioral health specialists, pharmacists, and physicians for coordinated care.
• Order, interpret diagnostic studies, and manage comorbid conditions such as diabetes and hypertension.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation following organizational standards.

Practice Highlights

• Participate in a multidisciplinary, evidence-based, structured, longitudinal care model.
• Support metabolic health through comprehensive services, including nutrition therapy and behavioral health.
• Work in a convenient location within a health park with access to additional specialties.

Requirements

• Must hold an active license and registration as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in New York State.
• Physician Assistants: relevant degree, certification, and ambulatory care experience.
• Nurse Practitioners: qualifying education, certification, pharmacology coursework, and preferred ambulatory care experience.
• CPR certification required for both roles.