Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, a member of Beth Israel Lahey Health, is currently searching for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their Lifestyle Health : Weight Loss and Wellness team. The interdisciplinary team (consisting of physicians, advanced practice providers, behavioral health providers, and registered dieticians) uses a collaborative approach to develop a health and wellness plan for adult patients. Our approach includes a comprehensive medical evaluation, nutritional counseling, and behavioral consults. The Lifestyle Health Membership provides patients access to a wide range of educational programs, cooking demos, recipes, and more.
Schedule :
- Full time (40 hours / week)
- Hybrid Position : 1-2 days in person, telemedicine
- Monday - Friday (to be determined)
- No call coverage or weekend coverage required
Responsibilities :
Prescribe and manage medication within the scope of practice of the supervising physician per licensure.Communicate relevant data via timely written documentation in the electronic medical record.Provide patient education regarding weight loss medications.Provide education and counseling to patients for healthy lifestyle and behavior change with an emphasis on healthy eating, regular exercise and consistent follow up with members of the interdisciplinary team.Consult with collaborating physicians on cases of concern.Delegate tasks to support staff within appropriate scope of practice.Participate in regularly scheduled meetings with members of the interdisciplinary team.Participate in ongoing education programs and continue professional development through organizational and community resources, conferences and workshops.Complete annual mandatory education.Maintain courteous and professional interactions with all staff and patients.Requirements :
Commitment in managing the physical, emotional and social impact of patients navigating weight loss interventions.Experience in nutrition, obesity medicine and family medicine is a plusExperience using EPIC is preferredActive or eligibility for APP license in the State of MassachusettsDEA licenseMCSRBLS certification requiredDiversity is a core value at Beth Israel Lahey Health. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for our staff. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions.