Bariatric Medicine Nurse Practitioner

Company: Lehigh Valley Health Network
Location: Allentown
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Join our team of experienced Bariatric Medicine physicians in a busy outpatient practice. The department of bariatric medicine at Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in patients lives and contribute to your professional development. Highlights Include:

• Comprehensive multidisciplinary care including Registered Dietitians, Behavioral Health Therapists, Physicians, Nurse Practitioners and Exercise Physiologist.
• Individualized Care unique to each patient with lab evaluation and specific tailored goals
• Meal replacement program for high protein, streamlined portion-controlled program to achieve desired weight loss goals.
• Addition of medications as needed to support the patients healthy habits and lifestyle changes to meet their health and wellness goals.
• Supportive, positive caring office environment to help patients overcome their boundaries. In a Bariatric Medicine career with LVHN, you will experience:
  • In-Person and Virtual Care
  • No Holiday or Call Schedule
  • Opportunity to teach medical students/residents Benefits & Perks As a nationally certified Great Place to Work , we acknowledge the dedication of our colleagues and offer a generous Total Rewards package that makes LVHN an even better place to work and grow your career. Explore our benefits.
    • Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
    • CME Time and Allowance
    • Relocation (if applicable)
      Individuals are required to adhere to all LVHN vaccination policies in effect at the time of hire. Employees will be subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. Please note that safety sensitive positions cannot test positive for marijuana or its metabolites, medical or otherwise.
      
      Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state, and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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