Weight Zen, a New York City weight loss practice, seeks an *on-site* Nurse Practitioner licensed in NY, and preferably in NJ and CT. The NP will work one-on-one with patients to reach their weight loss goals using GLP-1 medications and to provide a holistic treatment plan for each patient, using the best standards of care in weight loss medicine and state-of-the-art treatments. This is a private practice office, where doctors and nutritionists work together to help patients achieve their weight loss goals. The NP in this role will also have the opportunity to administer aesthetic treatments such as Botox, Morpheus8, IPL Laser, and more.
The NP will work in the office on the Upper East Side of New York City, three days a week with the opportunity to do additional remote/telehealth work. We are open to candidates interested in part-time work with the potential to become full-time.
About Weight Zen - www.weightzen.com
At Weight Zen we are committed to compassionately helping people with their weight loss needs. From mindful eating and bariatric surgery to the latest in medical weight loss and interventional therapies, we employ a variety of tools and treatments tailored to each individual patient to help them reach their weight loss goals. Bariatric surgeon Dr. Daniel
Rosen founded Weight Zen on the basis that weight loss is not just a procedure or a treatment, but a lifestyle choice and a very personal and individualized undertaking. Along with his partner, Dr. Lael Forbes, the Weight Zen team supports each patient at every step of the way using the very best and latest in weight loss interventions and medicine. Our office is located on the Upper East Side of New York City.
Requirements and Preferences
- Master’s degree from an accredited school of nursing.
- Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in New York State, and current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
- Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
- Candidates with NP state licenses in NJ and CT in addition to NY are strongly preferred.
- Candidates enrolled with major insurance companies are strongly preferred.
- Active DEA and CDS certification or eligibility for credentialing.
- Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
- Social media presence is a plus.
Qualifications
- Two or more years of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner at a physician practice or in a hospital within a clinical setting.
- Experience in bariatric, weight management, and/or obesity medicine is preferred.
- Knowledge of weight loss medicines (GLP-1's) and their clinical applications is preferred.
- Experience or interest in cosmetic procedures including botox, liposuction, laser/IPL treatments, skin tightening procedures, and facial rejuvenation is a plus.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and an empathic outlook with a desire to help people on their weight loss journey.
- Excellent clinical skills, communication skills, and a strong commitment to providing excellent care.
- Ability to perform a comprehensive patient history and physical examination.
- Ability to manage and coordinate a patient caseload.
- Ability to work with an EMR.
- A sound understanding of all pertinent federal and state regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
Responsibilities
- Perform in-person and telehealth assessments of existing patients and new patient candidates for weight loss medicine and/or bariatric procedures related to weight loss.
- Implement motivational interviewing techniques for weight loss patients.
- Perform patient background assessments based on: weight history, medical history, surgical history, family history, nutrition and eating patterns, physical activity, medications, sleep history, limitations.
- Perform patient physicals as necessary: comprehensive physical exam, review body systems, assess body composition using best practice measures (BMI, waist circumference etc.).
- Write orders for medications, laboratory work, and diagnostic tests.
- Administer medications as necessary, and teach patients to do the same.
- Review laboratory and other diagnostic test results and implement modifications in care as necessary.
- Initiate, document and communicate a plan of care tailored to each individual patient.
- Undertake/ensure follow-up and recurring appointments to support each patient through their weight loss journey.
- Administer aesthetic treatments including Botox, IPL laser, Morpheus.
- Develop and cultivate a patient portfolio over time.
- Provide perioperative management and weight loss management of bariatric patients in collaboration with the doctors.
- Document all activity in EMR.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
- Health, vision, and dental benefits for qualified employees.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $60.00 - $80.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 30 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Standard shift:
Work setting:
- In-person
- Private practice
Ability to Relocate:
- New York, NY 10075: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person