Bariatric Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

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.

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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

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