Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Medical Weight Loss Clinic

About the role

The UCHealth Medical Weight Loss Clinic in Longmont, CO is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join the bariatric program. This role focuses on the medical management of the bariatric patient population, providing comprehensive care that spans from initial evaluation through long-term success.

Responsibilities

• Clinical care for bariatric patients, including pre-surgical evaluations, post-operative follow-ups, and ongoing medical management.
• Collaboration with surgeons and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient care.
• Documentation of patient care in the Epic EMR system.
• Participation in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and develop treatment plans.
• Education and counseling of patients regarding lifestyle changes and nutritional support.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies or Full or provisional prescriptive authority eligibility for Nurse Practitioners.
• Unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Colorado or Full or provisional prescriptive authority eligibility for Nurse Practitioners.
• Nurse Practitioner Certification issued by the ANCC or AANPCB.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in Bariatric Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Gastroenterology.
• Positive and caring attitude, excellent communication skills, and clinical experience.

Skills

• Strong clinical skills and ability to manage complex medical cases.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team setting.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including a starting salary range of $115,000 - $150,765 annually, with the possibility of a productivity incentive.
• Relocation bonus of up to $10,000, if eligible.
• Paid malpractice.
• Continuing medical education (CME) of up to $3,500 and up to 5 days annually.
• 403(b) with employer matching contribution; 457(b) voluntary option if eligible.
• Exceptional health and welfare benefits including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Wellness benefits.
• Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Educational benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% tuition, books, and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.

Pay

The pay range for this full-time position is $115,000 - $150,765 annually. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Schedule

This position will be full-time.

Benefits

• Relocation bonus of up to $10,000, if eligible.
• Paid malpractice.
• Continuing medical education (CME) of up to $3,500 and up to 5 days annually.
• 403(b) with employer matching contribution; 457(b) voluntary option if eligible.
• Exceptional health and welfare benefits including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and disability coverage including coverage for eligible dependents.
• Wellness benefits.
• Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Educational benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% tuition, books, and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.