Advanced Practice Provider (Np/Pa), Lifestyle Health

Job Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.

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.

Job Description:

Advanced Practice Provider, Lifestyle Health

Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Beth Israel Lahey Health

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 plus

• Experience using EPIC is preferred

• Active or eligibility for APP license in the State of Massachusetts

• DEA license

• MCSR

• BLS certification required

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment.