Advanced Practice Provider – Medical Weight Loss Program in the Foothills of the Finger Lakes
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Arnot Health
Job Title: Advanced Practice Provider – Medical Weight Loss Program
Location: Southport Clinic, Elmira, NY
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status: Full-Time (36 hours/week)
Salary: $120,00 -$150,00   


Position Summary: 
Arnot Health is seeking a compassionate and motivated Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Medical Weight Loss Program located at the Southport Clinic in Elmira, NY. This program operates in conjunction with our established Surgical Weight Loss Program, but the focus of this position is non-surgical medical weight management. 

The APP will conduct initial consultations and ongoing follow-up visits for patients seeking weight loss support through lifestyle changes and evidence-based medical therapies, including the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists and other approved medications. The provider will collaborate closely with the bariatric surgery team but will not provide surgical care or perioperative assessments. 

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations for medical weight loss eligibility.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs, including medication-assisted weight loss.
  • Prescribe, monitor, and adjust GLP-1 and other weight loss medications as clinically indicated.
  • Monitor and manage patient progress through regular follow-up visits, providing education and support.
  • Collaborate with specialty pharmacy services to ensure timely medication authorization and access.
  • Coordinate care with the surgical weight loss program, especially for post-bariatric patients entering the medical weight loss pathway.
  • Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
  • Engage in patient education and motivational interviewing to support sustainable lifestyle modifications.
  • Participate in team meetings and continuous quality improvement efforts for the program.
Qualifications:
  • Licensure: Current licensure in New York State as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
  • Experience: Prior experience as a primary care provider preferred. Experience in weight management, endocrinology, or bariatric care is a plus.
  • Certifications: National board certification as an NP or PA; current BLS required.
  • Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently within a collaborative care model.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient engagement skills.
Work Schedule:
  • Full-time: 36 hours per week.
  • Schedule Flexibility: Some flexibility in scheduling is possible and will be discussed during the hiring process.
Location:
  • Southport Clinic – Elmira, NY, a multidisciplinary facility that houses both medical and surgical weight loss services.
Additional Information:
  • This position offers the opportunity to join a growing and mission-driven program aimed at improving the health and well-being of patients struggling with obesity and weight-related conditions.
  • A collaborative care environment with access to dietitians, pharmacy support, and the surgical bariatric team.
Arnot Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Location: Arnot Health
Preferred Specialty: Nurse Practioner
Would Also Consider: Physician Assistant
Type: Permanent-Full Time


Recruitment Contact: Larissa Parker