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Surgery Bariatric Nurse Practitioner
HCA
Richmond , VA 23234
Posted 3 weeks ago
Specialization:
Surgery Bariatric
Job Summary:
Seeking an experienced (preferred) physician assistant/nurse practitioner to join an HCA bariatric surgery practice located on the campus of Parham Doctors' Hospital in Richmond, Virginia. This position may include limited inpatient care.
Qualified Candidates:
- Primary role of the provider is to conduct clinic or outpatient office visits for the preoperative and postoperative care and long term management of bariatric patients.
- Perform dietary counseling/bariatric educations visits in the preoperative/criteria process (this may include initial consultation for bariatric surgery)
- Provide postoperative weight management/maintenance care of bariatric patients (this may include use of pharmacological therapy with anti-obesity medication prescribing and management)
- Role may also include preoperative care of performing H&P's and reviewing lab results
- Prior experience in bariatric medicine, medical weight loss is preferred as well as the ability to have some level of independence in their patient care practice
- Board certification required in their specialty
- Virginia licensure or ability to obtain
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of nursing, physicians and administration
Incentive/Benefits Package:
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package including paid malpractice
- CME and dues allowance
About Parham Doctors' Hospital:
- 200-bed acute care community hospital
- 24/7 adult and dedicated ER
- Bariatric & Metabolic Care Center
- Inpatient & Outpatient Rehabilitation Care
- Orthopedic & Spine Care
- Behavioral Center- Adult Partial Hospitalization Program
- 11 Licensed Operating Rooms - full range of surgical services - minimally invasive program
- Cardiovascular Services
- Sarah Cannon Cancer Center- Oncology Nurse Navigators- National Clinical Trials
Community:
Richmond is a wonderful place to practice medicine and raise a family. With a metropolitan area population of over a million, Richmond offers a great balance of big city excitement and small town charm. The area abounds with parks, nationally recognized school systems, and innumerable recreation and cultural activities. Richmond is within a two-hour drive of the Atlantic Ocean, Washington, DC and the Blue Ridge Mountains. The cost of living is very reasonable; traffic congestion is minimal.