Nurse Practitioner (APRN) - Bariatric Surgery & Medical Weight Loss (Primarily Virtual)

Description:

Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a high-volume, well-established bariatric surgery and medical weight loss program. The role is predominantly telehealth-based, allowing for efficient patient management while maintaining strong collaboration with the on-site care team. Responsibilities include preoperative and postoperative management, chronic disease optimization, medical weight loss treatment, and lifestyle counseling—all designed to ensure outstanding patient outcomes in a busy, well-resourced practice.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Virtual Patient Care
  
  • Conduct telehealth visits for bariatric and medical weight loss patients, including initial evaluations, follow-ups, medication management, and lab review.
  • Provide preoperative optimization and postoperative monitoring through virtual platforms, with in-person visits scheduled only as clinically necessary.
  • Educate and counsel patients remotely on nutrition, physical activity, and long-term weight maintenance.
    
• Clinical Coordination
  
  • Collaborate daily with surgeons, dietitians, behavioral health providers, and nursing staff via secure messaging, EHR, and virtual case conferences.
  • Maintain a high standard of timely documentation in the EHR for all telehealth encounters.
    
• Patient Flow & Volume
  
  • Manage a steady, pre-established patient panel generated by the practice’s robust referral network and marketing.
  • Adapt to a fast-paced workflow, balancing efficiency with thorough, personalized care.
    
• In-Person Duties (Minimal)
  
  • Attend on-site meetings, training sessions, or patient visits as requested (estimated <10% of role).
  • Participate in select community events, seminars, or educational workshops.
    
• Compliance
  
  • Adhere to CMS and state regulatory requirements for telehealth, including patient privacy, documentation, and informed consent.
  • Stay current with evolving telemedicine best practices and technology platforms.

Requirements:

Qualifications

• Licensure/Certification:
  
  • Current, unrestricted Florida APRN license.
  • Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (FNP, AGNP, or ACNP preferred).
  • DEA registration (or eligibility).
  • BLS and ACLS certification.
    
• Education:
  
  • Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
    
• Experience:
  
  • Minimum 2 years as an NP in bariatrics, surgery, weight management, or telehealth preferred.
  • Proven ability to thrive in a high-volume, patient-focused environment.
    
• Skills:
  
  • Strong telehealth communication skills with ability to build rapport virtually.
  • Proficiency with EHR, telemedicine platforms, and secure messaging.
  • Organized, self-motivated, and adaptable to changing patient needs.