Weight Management - NP or PA - St. Cloud, MN

St. Cloud Hospital • Saint Cloud, Minnesota, United States • 4d ago

Description

CentraCare is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team working with our Weight Management Team and Eating Disorders Program in St. Cloud, MN. In this role, you will be a member of our collaborative team of Physicians, Providers, Registered Dietitians, and nurses working to provide patient and family centered care throughout the practice.

Position Details

St. Cloud, MN at the River Campus Clinic

Full Time, 1.0 FTE

Monday- Friday, 7:30am- 4:00pm

CentraCare- Weight Management

Progressive and comprehensive obesity medicine department that leads the state in our field

Focus on treating, helping, and impacting the whole person

Multidisciplinary approach to weight loss offers a variety of surgical and medical weight loss options designed to meet a person’s specific needs and achieve the best long-term outcomes.

Collaborative team of physicians, advanced practice providers and dietitians

Position Responsibilities within Weight Management

Obtain patient histories and perform physical examinations on patients
Pre-op and Post-Op visits
Formulate the appropriate differential diagnosis based on history, physical examination, and clinical findings
Order and evaluate pertinent laboratory data and diagnostic procedures
Prescribe pharmacological agents and non-pharmacological therapies
Plan a course of treatment with the patient
Consult with physicians as needed and make appropriate referrals for care

CentraCare

CentraCare is committed to the patients and families we serve in the communities we call home throughout Central, West Central and Southwestern Minnesota. We listen then serve, we guide and heal—because health means everything.

Has grown to be one of the largest health systems in Minnesota

Leading provider of rural health in the state

Recent investment in system-wide employee culture

Innovative population health and wellness initiatives

Collaborative physician and administration leadership model

Access to more than 40 medical and surgical specialties

Work for an organization that offers nationally recognized care. View our most recent awards by clicking here. https://www.centracare.com/about-us/awards-recognitions/

To be considered for our position you would need to: 

Be certified as a Nurse Practitioner or have a current Minnesota Physician Assistant Licensure

We would prefer that you have:

Have a minimum of 2 years of experience working independently with your own patient panel in one of the following areas:

Family Practice

Weight Management

Endocrine

Chronic Disease Management

Eating Disorders

In addition, all applicants must have a current American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider card and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration number prior to receiving clinical privileges.

EEO/AA CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce and all individuals, including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.