City/State
Norfolk, VA
Work Shift
First (Days)
Provider Specialty
Obesity Medicine
Overview:
Sentara Medical Group is seeking an NP or PA with Obesity Medicine/ Internal Medicine or Family Practice/Endocrinology setting experience to join the Comprehensive Weight Loss Solutions- Kempsville team.
Position Highlights:
●Monday- Friday 8am-4:30pm
●No Call
●Hybrid model- a mix of in person patient care and telehealth
- Provide evidence based care for patients seeking weight loss options with medication management using FDA approved anti-obesity medications, and ability to identify OTC medications/supplements/vitamins that may influence weight
- identify barriers to medication adherence and use behavior change counseling techniques when formulating treatment plan with patient through motivational interviewing
- Assign meal plan along with diet/nutrition counseling
- Educate patients on benefits of intensive, comprehensive treatment and lifestyle modifications while incorporating cultural considerations into treatment plans
- Problem-solve with patients to address barriers to treatment and refer to services to address social barriers (SNAP, WIC, Behavioral Therapy, PT/OT/Speech and other medical specialties as needed.)
- Maintain professional credentials,
- participate in continuing education in obesity medicine,
- Evaluate new and emerging scientific evidence in obesity in partnership with collaborating Physician and peers
●1-2 years of experience highly preferred
Position Benefits:
●Comprehensive Benefits and Retirement Packages
●Generous Time Off Policy
●$3,000 CME Allowance
●$10,000 Student Loan Forgiveness Program
●Fully Integrated EHR (EPIC)
●PSLF Eligible; Non-Profit
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Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Annual CME Allowance
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• 100% Malpractice and Tail Coverage
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
Providers at Sentara are eligible for special benefits such as Annual CME Allowance and 100% malpractice and tail coverage.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work,Sentara Health employs providers in the following states:
North Carolina, Nevada, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
