Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Nutrition/Endobariatrics
| Company | Geisinger |
|---|---|
| Location | Danville, PA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Master’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level |
Requirements
- Master’s Degree-Physician Assistant (Required)
- Basic Life Support Certification – Default Issuing Body
- Certified Physician Assistant – National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Care Management Knowledge
- Clinical Policies And Standards
- Health Information Documentation
- Patient Assessment And Care
- Patient Safety
- Patients Rights
Responsibilities
- Help with patient evaluation, patient coordination, and growth of endobariatric program.
- Evaluating patients with obesity and developing a treatment plan including conservative management (diet and behavioral changes), pharmacotherapy, and/or bariatric procedures (endoscopic and surgical options).
- Evaluating patients with malnutrition and working with physician and registered dietitian to develop treatment plans.
- Gastrostomy tube management.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in bariatrics and/or nutrition preferred.