Hybrid PCP/Virtual Care Weight Management APP

Duke Primary Care (DPC) is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to serve in a combined role both as a Primary Care Provider (PCP), and as a member of the Virtual Care Team?s Virtual Weight Management Clinic (VWMC). PCPs are clinicians responsible for addressing the personal health care needs of patients in the ambulatory setting. DPC PCPs will develop long-term, patient-centered relationships with the goal of achieving outstanding health outcomes and exceptional patient experience. APPs will have training in family medicine or internal medicine & pediatrics (IM-Peds) and will be expected to work in a multidisciplinary team-based environment. PCPs work at one of DPC’s primary care locations around the Triangle region of central North Carolina. Members of DPC’s Virtual Care Team (VCT) are clinicians responsible for managing patient needs through video visits, and this role will primarily focus on Obesity Management. Providers should have a strong understanding of Obesity Pathophysiology and comprehensive treatment approaches and have a current certification in Obesity Medicine by American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM). APPs will provide comprehensive Obesity care (assessment, diagnosis, treatment through behavioral/lifestyle therapy/pharmacotherapy) for adult patients and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of Registered Dieticians, Health Coach and Behavioral Therapist to optimize comprehensive care. The virtual portion of this role is primarily dedicated to Weight Management, with the flexibility to provide care for acute illnesses via video visits when weight management appointments are not fully utilized. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nahse