Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Baptist Bariatrics | Weight Loss

Job Summary

Baptist Health is seeking a compassionate and motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing Obesity Medicine & Bariatric Weight Loss Clinic in the Jacksonville Area.

As leaders in obesity medicine, our program continues to grow rapidly and expand access to evidence‑based, compassionate care for patients seeking meaningful, sustainable weight loss. We are looking for an advanced practice provider who is passionate about improving patients’ lives through a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach.

• Provide obesity medicine care for patients seeking weight loss through medical management, lifestyle intervention, and behavioral support.
• Conduct holistic evaluations, including weight and dieting history, contributing medical factors, and barriers to weight loss.
• Partner closely with wellness coaches, dietitians, and health psychologists to create individualized and effective treatment plans.
• Diagnose and manage medical conditions related to obesity, adjusting medications where appropriate to support weight loss and improve comorbidities.
• Support patients who are pursuing bariatric surgery by providing education, coordinating pre‑surgical weight optimization, and improving health factors that influence surgical outcomes.
• Provide long‑term follow‑up for post‑bariatric surgery patients, primarily those experiencing weight regain one year or more after surgery.
• Participate in the expansion of our pre‑surgical weight management pathway to reduce surgical risks and improve outcomes.
• Deliver care both in‑person and through telemedicine, with flexibility as the program grows and clinic locations evolve.

• Is compassionate, patient‑centered, and understands obesity as a chronic, complex medical condition.
• Values a collaborative team environment and works seamlessly with multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Has training or interest in pursuing additional education in obesity medicine.
• Is dedicated to helping patients achieve personal transformation, improve their health, and enhance their quality of life.
• Enjoys a dynamic, evolving practice and is excited to be part of a growing program.

If you are passionate about obesity medicine and want to join a team committed to truly changing patients' lives, we would love to meet with you.

Master's Degree

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

• Less than 1 year experience as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

• Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) Required
• Licensed Physician Assistant Required
• Licensed Advanced Nurse Practitioner
• Certified Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner

Baptist Jacksonville (Downtown)
800 Prudential Drive
Jacksonville, FL, 32207