Part-Time Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistant
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Ready to Lead Inspire and Transform Lives
Are you someone who thrives on making a meaningful difference every day Do you have a positive attitude a passion for health and wellness and a willingness to learn new skills If youre eager to lead a team and be part of lifechanging journeys we want to meet you!
At MediWeightloss were not just another clinicwere a place where transformations happen. Our clinically proven program empowers patients to reclaim their health before its too late. With over 10 million pounds lost by patients nationwide were proud to be part of a program that truly makes a difference. Were now expanding from our successful Elk Grove IL location to Algonquin IL and were seeking an enthusiastic parttime Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to join both our teams.
Why Join Us:
- Make a Difference Every Day: Be the guiding force that helps patients achieve lasting health and confidence.
- Supportive Team Environment: Join a funloving closeknit team that celebrates successes and builds lasting relationships.
- Opportunity to Grow: Receive personalized training and support to develop valuable sales and leadership skills.
- Be Part of a Proven Program: Work with a nationally recognized weight loss program that has helped patients lose nearly 10 million pounds.
Dont just take our word for it read our Google reviews from our Elk Grove location () and see how were transforming lives one patient at a time!
Who We Are
MediWeightloss prides itself on its evidencebased approach to treatment through clinical research. We have helped our patients lose over 7 million pounds.
Obesity and its associated comorbidities have become a public health problem of unprecedented proportions in this country and around the world. Medical professionals are in the unique position to properly address the needs of patients affected with excess weight and obesity. Almost a decade ago the American Medical Association recognized obesity as a disease that requires a range of medical interventions.
MediWeightloss offers proven and individualized treatment and it prides itself on its evidencebased approach to treatment through clinical research and translational science. Translational science seeks to build on basic and clinical research in order to develop new therapies enhance clinical guidelines and assist with clinical decisionmaking.
As the industry leader in physiciansupervised weight management our clinical research is part of our commitment to making advances in weight management allowing our healthcare professionals to implement these advances and bring them to our patients. As the science evolves so do our programs and services. Thus patients have come to expect not only weight loss success but also quality medical care for their obesity.
The NP/PA provides patient care; conducts physical exams; completes health history summary; documents patients progress and assists with patient care management under the direct supervision of the Medical Director.
Job Functions
- Obtains and reviews patients medical history information relevant to patient care
- Conducts physical examinations
- Orders and reviews laboratory studies as well as diagnostic procedures
- Assumes responsibility for prescribing FDA approved appetite suppressants according to state and federal guidelines
- Reviews patients progress and manages patient care accordingly
- Maintains all required documentation for patient care and medication management
- Conducts patient consultations and provides preventive medicine counseling.
- Provides training to clinical and nonclinical staff as needed
- Documents patient progress notes in the patient chart and/or EMR.
- Performs other clinical duties as required to support the team
- Conducts follow up calls to patients to discuss the patients progress and address any concerns
Requirements
- Must have valid IL Medical License
- Valid IL DEA License (candidates without an active DEA License but eligible and willing to obtain one are encouraged to apply)
- Current CAQH profile (Preferred)
- Credentialed provider (Preferred)
- Must be team player and enjoy changing lives!
Schedule
- Day Shift
- Flexible schedule
- Weekend availability (Saturday morning/early afternoon)
Learn More
In our largest and most comprehensive fiveyear clinical trial published in The Journal of Public Health we found that our patients:
- Lost significant weight body weight reduced by 14% in the first 13 weeks of the program and by 21% by week 39.
- Reduced BMI BMI dropped by five points in the first 13 weeks of the program and by almost eight points by week 52.
- Lost body fat body fat percentage decreased by about 12% in the first 13 weeks of the program.
- Improved cholesterol HDL good cholesterol levels increased by 35% in 9 months and LDL bad levels decreased.
- Lowered blood sugar at week 13 serum glucose was found to have reduced by about 4% and again by about 8% at 26 weeks.
- Lowered blood pressure Systolic Blood Pressure fell from an average of 125 mm Hg to an average of 118 mm Hg by week 13. Diastolic blood pressure fell from an average of 80 mm Hg to 77 mm Hg.
- Eliminated or reduced their risk of developing Metabolic Syndrome the prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome within the study population was reduced by 45% in only 13 weeks and subsequently by 73% at 52 weeks in patients.
Employment Type
Full Time
