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APRN/PA – Outpatient Medical Weight Management Clinic
University of Arkansas SystemUAMS outpatient APRN/PA managing obesity and related metabolic conditions. Developing individualized treatment plans, prescribing anti-obesity medications, and coordinating academic multidisciplinary care.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in outpatient evaluation and management of obesity and related metabolic conditions, including the development of individualized treatment plans and the management of anti-obesity medications. Strong ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and provide patient-centered care in a clinical setting.
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Obesity MedicinePatient AssessmentAnti-Obesity PharmacotherapyChronic Metabolic Disease ManagementInterdisciplinary Collaboration
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Hard Skills
Patient EvaluationPhysical ExaminationLifestyle ModificationNutrition CounselingBehavioral ModificationDiagnostic TestingMedication ManagementElectronic Medical Record DocumentationTelehealth ServicesChronic Disease Management
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationOrganizational SkillsInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient EducationCultural Competence
Certifications & Qualifications
APRN LicenseNational Certification in Acute Care Nurse PractitionerNational Certification in Adult Gero Acute Care Nurse PractitionerNational Certification in Family Nurse PractitionerPA License
Industry Keywords
ObesityMetabolic ConditionsBariatricsChronic Infectious DiseasesQuality ImprovementClinical ResearchEvidence-Based GuidelinesPatient-Centered CareCulturally Competent CareAcademic Medical Center
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide comprehensive outpatient evaluation and management for patients with obesity, overweight, and associated metabolic conditions
- Perform patient assessments, physical examinations, obesity-related risk assessments, and evaluations of contributing factors to weight gain
- Develop individualized treatment plans incorporating lifestyle modification, nutrition counseling, physical activity, behavioral modification, and pharmacologic therapies
- Prescribe and manage FDA-approved anti-obesity medications
- Monitor treatment effectiveness, medication tolerance, and patient progress
- Evaluate and manage obesity-related comorbidities including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, obstructive sleep apnea, fatty liver disease, metabolic syndrome, and PCOS
- Order and interpret diagnostic testing and laboratory studies
- Provide longitudinal follow-up care and patient education
- Collaborate with bariatric surgery teams and coordinate care with primary care and specialty services
- Document patient encounters in the electronic medical record
- Participate in telehealth services as appropriate
- Collaborate with medical students, residents, fellows, APP students, and allied health learners
- Participate in conferences, continuing education, multidisciplinary meetings, quality improvement, clinical research, presentations, publications, and program development
- Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based obesity medicine guidelines and emerging therapies
- Promote patient-centered, culturally competent, and stigma-free obesity care
- Participate in departmental meetings, committees, and institutional initiatives
- Maintain professional licensure, certifications, and credentialing requirements
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- APRN: Master’s Degree in Nursing in Family Medicine or Adult Gero Primary Care
- APRN: Three years of nursing experience
- APRN: Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas
- APRN: Arkansas APRN License
- APRN: One year of APRN experience in a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Clinic
- APRN: National certification in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, or Family Nurse Practitioner
- PA: Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant
- PA: One year of PA experience in Family Medicine or Adult Gero Primary Care
- PA: PA License
- Previous experience in infectious diseases, internal medicine, primary care, hospital medicine, or related specialty preferred
- Experience managing chronic infectious diseases
- Experience working in an academic medical center environment
- Interest in antimicrobial stewardship, quality improvement, or clinical education
- Strong communication, organizational, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
- Previous experience in obesity medicine, endocrinology, primary care, family medicine, internal medicine, bariatrics, or lifestyle medicine
- Experience managing chronic metabolic diseases and anti-obesity pharmacotherapy
- License or certificate required for application
- Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
- Pre-employment criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification screening
- Ability to perform stated physical activities and work inside a medical facility with biological, radiation, and sharp-object hazards
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
- Bonus Programs
- Hotel Lodging
- New Graduate RN Residency
- Support for Clinical Ladder, National Certification, Shared Governance, and Recognition Programs
- Benefits eligible position