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Nurse Practitioner (APRN) - Bariatric Surgery & Medical Weight Loss (Primarily Virtual)
Nurse Practitioner (APRN) - Bariatric Surgery & Medical Weight Loss (Primarily Virtual)Body by Bariatrics • Winter Garden, FL, US
Nurse Practitioner (APRN) - Bariatric Surgery & Medical Weight Loss (Primarily Virtual)

Nurse Practitioner (APRN) - Bariatric Surgery & Medical Weight Loss (Primarily Virtual)

Body by Bariatrics • Winter Garden, FL, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Description : Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a high-volume, well-established bariatric surgery and medical weight loss program . The role is predominantly telehealth-based , allowing for efficient patient management while maintaining strong collaboration with the on-site care team. Responsibilities include preoperative and postoperative management, chronic disease optimization, medical weight loss treatment, and lifestyle counseling—all designed to ensure outstanding patient outcomes in a busy, well-resourced practice.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Virtual Patient Care

Conduct telehealth visits for bariatric and medical weight loss patients, including initial evaluations, follow-ups, medication management, and lab review.

  • Provide preoperative optimization and postoperative monitoring through virtual platforms, with in-person visits scheduled only as clinically necessary.
  • Educate and counsel patients remotely on nutrition, physical activity, and long-term weight maintenance.
  • Clinical Coordination

    • Collaborate daily with surgeons, dietitians, behavioral health providers, and nursing staff via secure messaging, EHR, and virtual case conferences.

  • Maintain a high standard of timely documentation in the EHR for all telehealth encounters.
  • Patient Flow & Volume

    • Manage a steady, pre-established patient panel generated by the practice’s robust referral network and marketing.

  • Adapt to a fast-paced workflow, balancing efficiency with thorough, personalized care.
  • In-Person Duties (Minimal)

    • Attend on-site meetings, training sessions, or patient visits as requested (estimated

  • Participate in select community events, seminars, or educational workshops.
  • Compliance

    • Adhere to CMS and state regulatory requirements for telehealth, including patient privacy, documentation, and informed consent.

  • Stay current with evolving telemedicine best practices and technology platforms.

    • Requirements : Qualifications

  • Licensure / Certification :

    • Current, unrestricted Florida APRN license.

  • Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (FNP, AGNP, or ACNP preferred).
  • DEA registration (or eligibility).
  • BLS and ACLS certification.
  • Education :

    • Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.

  • Experience :

    • Minimum 2 years as an NP in bariatrics, surgery, weight management, or telehealth preferred.

  • Proven ability to thrive in a high-volume, patient-focused environment.
  • Skills :

    • Strong telehealth communication skills with ability to build rapport virtually.

  • Proficiency with EHR, telemedicine platforms, and secure messaging.
  • Organized, self-motivated, and adaptable to changing patient needs.
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    Nurse Practitioner Aprn • Winter Garden, FL, US