Physician Assistant

Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Physician Assistant to join our team at Best Life Bariatrics and Medical Weight Loss. Ours is a program that brings years of experience and personalized care to optimize patients’ long-term outcome and success. We are not just about doing bariatric surgery. We want to help patients reach their life goals around weight and beyond. Our focus is ensuring patients have all of the education and support before, during and after surgery to maximize weight loss and avoid regaining weight down the road. We also understand that not everyone struggling with weight is open to considering or ready for surgery, for these patients we offer robust medical weight management and dietary counseling with 3 dietitians on staff.

Like weight loss medications, bariatric surgery has come a long way over the last few decades. It is now exceedingly safe and highly effective. It does not only offer the most weight loss versus diet, exercise and medications, what’s more, it can reverse many of the medical conditions associated with excess weight, lower cancer risk and extend life expectancy. We are seeking not just a member of our team, but a part of our work family who is passionate about carrying this mission forward!

Role Description: This can be full-time or part-time in our North Canton location with flexibility for days and hours. Some time as an operating room assistant is also an option.

Weight is a sensitive topic and so we are seeking someone with empathy, energy and as a private practice, excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills. These are skills we cannot train, everything else can be learned and we are happy to take the time to ensure our new team member feels comfortable in this specialized area of medicine.

We are also planning to grow with our new team member into hormonal therapy and aesthetics, offering our patients more ways and help to reach their goals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, medical histories, and physical examinations using medical terminology and anatomy knowledge.
• Administer injections, medications, and treatments such as botulinum toxin therapy, dermal fillers, or other specialized procedures following aseptic technique standards.
• Utilize EMR systems to document patient encounters accurately, manage medical records, and ensure HIPAA compliance.
• Perform diagnostic evaluations including ordering diagnostic imaging, laboratory data, etc.
• Assist in complex surgical procedures while maintaining safety protocols.
• Support maintaining safety standards by collecting data for Center of Excellence status and improvement initiatives aligned with MBSAQIP standards.
• Provide patient education on health coaching topics such as family planning, nutrition, medication counseling, or surgical care planning.
• Participate in hospital discharge planning and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across services.

Experience - is preferred but again, not required as we expect to train our new team member for this specialty and our unique practice

• Prior hospital experience in medical-surgical units or intensive care units (ICU), including Level I or Level II trauma centers.
• Demonstrated proficiency with EMR systems.
• Experience performing suturing, injection administration (including dermal fillers), and aseptic procedures in outpatient or surgical settings.
• Knowledge of CPT coding and ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10) for accurate documentation and billing processes.
• Familiarity with hospital-based procedures is advantageous.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team at teaching hospitals or research institutions is highly valued. Join us to make a meaningful impact through compassionate patient care while advancing your professional growth in a vibrant healthcare environment!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $111,662.20 - $134,474.91 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person