Pysician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Physician Assistant

Reports to: Medical Director

Position Overview:

Physician Assistant plays a vital role in tackling obesity challenges and ensuring the highest standards of patient care. Reporting to the Medical Director, this position emphasizes evidence-based medical care, preventive medicine, and compassionate, patient-centered services.

Essential Job Functions:

• Obtain and review patient medical and psychosocial histories relevant to patient care.

• Conduct physical examinations in line with company guidelines.

• Order and review laboratory results, diagnostic procedures, and ECGs as required for optimal patient care.

• Provide preventive medicine counseling, program guidance, and education on products and supplements to maximize the safety and efficacy of our program.

• Adhere to prescription guidelines as per the collaborative agreement with the supervising physician.

• Review patient progress and manage patient care accordingly.

• Maintain all required documentation for patient care and medication management in the EMR, according to company standards.

• Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities, consulting as needed to ensure continuity of care.

• Conduct follow-up calls to patients to discuss progress and address concerns.

• Demonstrate personal learning and resourcefulness, seeking opportunities to enhance clinical knowledge and stay current on new healthcare industry developments.

Non-Essential Job Functions:

• Review Weight Tracker Report, Slipping Patients’ Report, assigned Key Performance Indicators (KPI), and other relevant clinical reports weekly to provide oversight and guidance to clinical staff.

• Serve as the company liaison for medical and clinical affairs at the location(s).

• Participate in ongoing training initiatives and act as the in-house trainer for medical staff.

• Seek opportunities to improve franchise clinical operations' efficiency, effectiveness, and capacity.

• Develop strategic recommendations to support patient experience improvement initiatives.

• Participate in the launch of new programs, services, and products, leading change effectively among clinic staff.

• Demonstrate strong project management skills and effectively develop and monitor project work plans.

• Maintain a positive attitude and demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team.

• Model company values of collaboration, trust, innovation, and patient care.

Requirement:

• Physician Assistant License (Required)

• DEA Certification (Preferred)

• Formal IV Training (Preferred)

• Previous credentialing with major insurance carriers (Preferred)

• Bilingual in Spanish (Preferred)

• Knowledge of Exercise Physiology (Preferred)

• Sales and marketing experience (Preferred)

• Management and leadership experience (Preferred)

• Experience with Hormone Replacement Therapy (Preferred)

Other Skills/Abilities:

• Strong motivational counseling and advising skills

• Excellent interpersonal and human relations skills

• Ability to multi-task, apply critical thinking, and deliver top-tier customer service at all levels of operation

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills

• Ability to maintain confidentiality