Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Bariatrics

About the Role Employee Type: Regular Work Shift: Day – 8 hour shift (United States of America) Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health. Tidelands Health is seeking a compassionate, evidence‑based Nurse Practitioner specializing in Obesity Medicine to join our multidisciplinary team in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. This provider will address obesity as a chronic, treatable disease through comprehensive medical management, lifestyle intervention, and long‑term metabolic care. Key Responsibilities Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with overweight, obesity, and related metabolic conditions. Develop individualized treatment plans, including: Nutrition counseling Physical activity recommendations Behavior modification strategies Anti‑obesity medication management Long‑term maintenance planning Prescribe and monitor evidence‑based pharmacologic therapies for weight management. Order and interpret appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies. Provide pre‑operative and post‑operative support for bariatric surgery patients when appropriate. Coordinate referrals to internal specialists and allied health professionals. Educate patients regarding sustainable lifestyle change and disease prevention. Maintain timely and accurate documentation within the electronic medical record. Participate in quality improvement and population health initiatives. Qualifications Required: Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited program. Current Nurse Practitioner licensure in South Carolina or eligibility for licensure. National board certification as Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult‑Gerontology NP (AGNP), or related specialty. DEA registration or eligibility. Minimum of two years of advanced practice clinical experience in primary care, endocrinology, women’s health, internal medicine, or related setting. Preferred: Prior experience in obesity medicine, bariatrics, endocrinology, or metabolic health. Experience prescribing weight management therapies. Familiarity with motivational interviewing and behavior change counseling. Experience working in a multidisciplinary outpatient clinic. Interest in pursuing obesity medicine continuing education or certification. Core Competencies Strong interpersonal and patient engagement skills. Compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to care. Clinical decision‑making and evidence‑based practice. Collaborative team mindset. Excellent communication and documentation skills. Commitment to health equity and patient outcomes. Licenses and Certifications Current licensure with South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners in good standing to practice as an APP. Current state and federal DEA Controlled Substance Licensure. Basic Life Support Certified – American Heart Association (required within 30 days of hire; recertification every two years). Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certified – American Heart Association (preferred). Physical Demand Light physical demand. Tidelands Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr