Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Weight Loss Medicine

Position Description

Advanced Practice Provider - UAB Weight Loss Medicine (Part-time, benefited)

The following APPs may be considered for this role: Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult Primary Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant.

Please note: Adult Acute Care NPs may be considered as well, but Family NP, Adult Primary and Physician Assistants are strongly preferred for this role.

Work Schedule

Part-time, benefited (20 hours per week)

Day shift schedule with some telehealth. Telehealth sessions are TBA based on clinic & APP availability.

CME allowance: Part-time benefited and Full-time benefited APPs receive an annual $2,000.00 CME allowance. This can be used for recertification, fees, CMEs, etc. that occur after the selected candidate's hire date.

No matter what drives you – whether it’s the fast pace of trauma care, the celebration of a last infusion treatment, caring for the sickest babies in the region, or the longstanding relationships developed in family medicine – UAB Medicine offers advanced practice providers (APPs) the opportunity to challenge their skills across the entire continuum of care. Our 750-plus inpatient and ambulatory APPs work alongside world-renowned physicians and a host of dedicated care team members to deliver on our mission of providing compassionate, high-quality care. This happens through collaborative practice, which is more than a set of terms and guidelines; collaboration at UAB reflects a true partnership among APPs and physicians, patients, and our interdisciplinary care teams. You’re empowered to lead and put patients first. Your creativity, innovation, and know-how are seen as essential contributions to helping deliver best-in-class health care. You’ll also participate in research and develop best practices to drive innovation and improvement, both at UAB Medicine and across the APP community.

Position Summary: To provide medical care and treatment within established scope of practice to medical services patients as assigned by and under the direction of the collaborating physician (Section 610-X-5 of the Alabama Board of Nursing Administrative Code) or under supervision of a Board-Certified Physician (Section 540-X-7 of the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners Administrative Code). The collaborating physician shall be available for direct communication for consultation and referral or arrange for the same medical coverage by a physician who is pre-approved by the State Board of Medical Examiners in the same manner as the collaborating physician of record. To coordinate plan of care, discharge and specialty referrals as appropriate to meet the age specific needs of the patient. To plan and coordinate health care education for patients' family and other health care providers as needed. To perform comprehensive physical examinations and assessments. To interpret, analyze and evaluate patient’s medical record and social data. To perform and/or assist the physician with procedures per collaborative agreement. To coordinate and participate in performance improvement activities.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Based on thorough physical and psychosocial patient assessments, formulates and implements
  
  

comprehensive patient care plans focused on prevention, diagnosis and comprehensive treatment

of disease. Plans include patient and family education, prescriptions, additional lab and diagnostic testing, and therapies.

• Ensures complete documentation of patient assessments, patient care plans, and care provided.
• Orders and interprets laboratory and other diagnostic tests for the patient.
• Maintains records and reports as required by regulatory agencies and The Joint Commission (TJC). May coordinate and/or participate in performance and quality improvement activities.
• May assist in the coordination of research protocols, serving as a patient advocate and a liaison
  
  

between the patient and other health care providers.

• Provides assistance in orientation and/or training of new clinical personnel as needed. Provides
  
  

educational information by conducting workshops, in-service training and distributing appropriate

materials for patients and staff.

• Serves as the expert clinical resource to the clinical staff and patients in the area of specialty.
• Provides a safe environment for patients and others.
• Demonstrates a responsible attitude toward continued professional growth.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Position Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

Master's degree in Nursing or graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. The following APPs may be considered for this role: Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult Primary Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant. Adult Acute Care NPs may be considered as well, but Family NP, Adult Primary NP and Physician Assistants are strongly preferred for this role.

Preferred: Experience in weight loss, exercise science, and/or managing diabetes and adjusting medications. Behavioral, motivational interviewing and/or psychology experience strongly preferred.

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations

Currently certified as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) with Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) Specialty by the Alabama Board of Nursing or licensed as a Physician Assistant by the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners with certification as a Physician Assistant (PA-C) by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants required. Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required or should be obtained within 30 days of employment. Depending on the unit/department, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of procedures, protocols, information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, disease and deformities
• Knowledge and understanding of computer systems, tools and programs
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to be self-directed/self-motivated
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to problem-solve
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
  
  

Disclaimer

Please Note: The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee as necessitated by business demands. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment or otherwise limit UAB’s employment-at-will rights at any time. Employees are expected to comply with all UAB policies and procedures during their employment.

UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.