Bariatric Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Job )
Company: University of Missouri School of Medicine
Location: Jefferson City
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
The Nurse Practitioner Specialty Care or Physician Assistant
Specialty Care will work collaboratively with surgeons and
physicians in the Comprehensive Weight Management and Metabolic
Program at Capital Regional Medical Center in Jefferson City,
assisting in a multidisciplinary practice for the treatment of
obesity through both bariatric surgical intervention and medically
supervised weight loss programs.Assist in the organization and
clinical processes of the Comprehensive Weight Management and
Metabolic Institute at Capital Regional Medical Center
by:Performing essential patient care functions, which support and
expand bariatric care practice.Diagnose and treat bariatric
surgical patients in the clinic. Assist in the evaluation and
assessment of potential bariatric surgical candidates.Obtain and
document a complete and focused history and physical and be able to
relate other aspects of medical information to the surgeons and
physicians.Serve as a patient advocate and assist in the process of
bariatric and weight loss patient education.Assume a leadership
role in a bariatric clinical specialty by facilitating professional
and community activities related to bariatric surgery.Assist in the
identification of trends related to bariatric patients and
participates in quality improvement activities.Help guide the
development and implementation of structure, process, and outcomes
standards.Actively participate in clinical and surgical bariatric
research, as needed.Participate in inpatient care of bariatric
service patients.Participate as an assistant in the operating room
for Bariatric & General Surgery operations.Perform outpatient
gastric restrictive device adjustments.Other duties as assigned.
Employees of the University of Missouri and University of Missouri
Healthcare are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness
Program. Our Community Columbia is rated by Forbes magazine as the
fifth best small city for business and careers in America and is
consistently rated a top place to live by Money Magazine, boasting
a low cost of living, a vibrant community, and nationally renowned
public schools. Columbia is an ideal college town that combines
small-town comforts, and community spirit, with big-city culture,
activities, and resources. Our community is energetic and engaged,
packed with restaurants and entertainment venues, and hosts more
than a dozen annual cultural festivals. Benefit Eligibility This
position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers
a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, and
vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For
additional information on University benefits, please visit the
Faculty & Staff Benefits website at U.M. System Total Rewards
Benefits Our Values Commitment We value the uniqueness of every
individual and strive to ensure each person's success.
Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds,
experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and
enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning,
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better place to work, learn and innovate. In your application
materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that
support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research
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