Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Bariatrics

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant -- Bariatrics We use cookies to make the safest and most effective website possible.# Careers## Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant -- Bariatrics Apply:
Phelps Health Hospital:
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR104289
** Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri.
** No matter where you start with us, we’re committed to taking our team to the top. If you’re ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family.

We’re seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant--Bariatrics who shares our
*** C.A.R.E.S.
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Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Service.
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* Position Summary:

** The Bariatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant cares for bariatric patients, working with surgeons, dietitians, and others in clinic, inpatient units, and the operating room settings.
* Evaluate candidates for bariatric surgery, including histories, physicals, and obesity-related conditions
* Order and interpret preoperative labs, imaging, and screening; coordinate clearances and insurance documentation
* Educate patients on procedures, preoperative diet, and lifestyle changes, and obtain informed consent
* Round on inpatients and manage postoperative care, pain, wounds, and complications such as leaks or strictures
* Provide long-term follow-up: weight loss, nutrition, vitamin and mineral monitoring, and medication adjustments
* Manage comorbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, and sleep apnea as they change after surgery
* Assist in the operating room and perform credentialed bedside and clinic procedures
* Document accurately, and support program quality and accreditation data  
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* Location:

*** This is a full-time position based at the Phelps Health Hospital in Rolla, Missouri.  
** Position Benefits:
*** Guaranteed base salary for three years, plus wRVU incentives
* Generous Paid Time Off
* 401K with employer match
* Comprehensive Benefits  
** Our Competitive Edge:
*** Supportive organization with team-oriented staff
* Access to state-of-the-art equipment with an organization dedicated to reinvesting in high-quality care; use of Epic EMR, DAX Copilot, etc.
* Hospital-attached clinics in a system that values its employees and work-life balance
* Opportunities for leadership and employer-paid professional development
* High-demand service in rural South-Central Missouri  
** Location Highlights:
*** Endless outdoor activities, fine dining, and more in the breathtaking Ozarks, with nearby Mark Twain National Forest
* Low cost of living, top-rated public schools, and a low crime rate for family-friendly living
* Close proximity to Missouri S&T, Missouri’s No.1 Public University for ROI (Georgetown’s Center on Education)
* Welcoming atmosphere with big-city amenities, just 90 minutes from St. Louis  Join us at Phelps Health and elevate your career while enjoying the beauty and community spirit of Rolla, Missouri!
* At Phelps Health, we think we have a better team, benefits, and opportunities for growth than anyone else around, and we invite you to see for yourself! Apply now to join us on our mission in health care.
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