Nurse Practitioner (APRN) – Bariatric Surgery & Medical Weight Loss - Remote

Overview

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will deliver high-quality, patient-centered care within a high-volume, well-established bariatric surgery and medical weight loss program. This is an office-based position, with patient care provided primarily through telehealth visits, allowing for efficient care delivery while maintaining close collaboration with the on-site multidisciplinary team.

In Short

• Conduct telehealth visits for bariatric and medical weight loss patients.
• Provide preoperative optimization and postoperative monitoring through virtual platforms.
• Educate and counsel patients remotely on nutrition and physical activity.
• Collaborate with surgeons, dietitians, and nursing staff via secure messaging.
• Maintain timely documentation in the EHR for all telehealth encounters.
• Manage a steady, pre-established patient panel from a robust referral network.
• Attend on-site meetings and community events as needed.
• Adhere to CMS and state regulatory requirements for telehealth.
• Stay current with telemedicine best practices and technology.

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted Florida APRN license.
• Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (FNP, AGNP, or ACNP preferred).
• DEA registration (or eligibility).
• BLS and ACLS certification.
• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Minimum 2 years as an NP in bariatrics, surgery, weight management, or telehealth preferred.
• Strong telehealth communication skills.
• Proficiency with EHR and telemedicine platforms.
• Organized, self-motivated, and adaptable to changing patient needs.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Benefits

• High-quality patient-centered care environment.
• Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
• Efficient care delivery through telehealth.
• Opportunity for professional growth and development.