Nurse Practitioner (180)

Position: Nurse Practitioner (Part-Time)

If you enjoy working with patients with a focus on preventative medicine that emphasizes healthy weight loss goals and overall wellness, then consider joining our team at Physicians Premiere Weight & Wellness Center!

Physicians Premiere Weight & Wellness Center is a leading outpatient weight and wellness clinic in Northern Virginia. We utilize an evidence-based comprehensive approach including medical (history and exam, blood work, EKG & medications if indicated), nutritional, behavioral, and exercise support. We are seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner with an interest in obesity medicine. Communication skills, empathy, health and nutritional education skills and a coaching mindset is essential for the position. Being able to
review and apply evidence-based guidelines with patients and to provide nutritional and behavioral support is important. You will work under the Medical Director, who is a board certified physician in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine. Experience in primary care, family medicine, psychiatry, obesity medicine are preferred. Any additional training will be provided.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• See patients Monday to Friday, one evening per week.
• Conduct medical exams, order and interpret pertinent labs and EKG, and prescribe and manage FDA-approved obesity medications for patients.
• Provide excellent patient care and treat patients with compassion while developing trust and rapport. Provide support, reflective listening, and compassion to patients struggling with obesity and its comorbidities. Implement evidence-based medical and psychosocial interventions for obesity.
• Work in a team with other clinical support staff.
• Be proficient with the use of electronic medical record (we use EClinicalWorks). Training will be provided.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Follow established evaluation and treatment protocols as well as office procedures.
• Communicate effectively with the medical team.

Candidate Requirements:

• Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited school, licensed by the state board in Virginia, and have strong references.
• NP Degree with certification, no specialization needed.
• 1+ year of clinical experience in an outpatient office (preferred); primary care, family medicine, psychiatry, obesity medicine all preferred.
• Credentialed with all major insurance companies in Virginia - Credentialing will be done by LMG.
• DEA license.
• Computer literacy and excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Empathic personality, and an enjoyment in caring for patients directly.
• Maintain professional appearance and demeanor
• A positive attitude showing initiative and willingness to adapt to change

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently employed with a Loudoun Medical Group (LMG) practice group or have you ever been employed by a Loudoun Medical Group (LMG) practice in the past?

Experience:

• Clinical/Outpatient: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Nurse Practitioner (Required)
• DEA License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Ashburn, VA 20148 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ashburn, VA 20148: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person