Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant -- Bariatrics

Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri.

No matter where you start with us, we’re committed to taking our team to the top. If you’re ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family.

We’re seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant-Bariatrics who shares our C.A.R.E.S. values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Service.

Position Summary

The Bariatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant cares for bariatric patients, working with surgeons, dietitians, and others in clinic, inpatient units, and the operating room settings.

• Evaluate candidates for bariatric surgery, including histories, physicals, and obesity-related conditions
• Order and interpret preoperative labs, imaging, and screening; coordinate clearances and insurance documentation
• Educate patients on procedures, preoperative diet, and lifestyle changes, and obtain informed consent
• Round on inpatients and manage postoperative care, pain, wounds, and complications such as leaks or strictures
• Provide long-term follow-up: weight loss, nutrition, vitamin and mineral monitoring, and medication adjustments
• Manage comorbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, and sleep apnea as they change after surgery
• Assist in the operating room and perform credentialed bedside and clinic procedures

Document accurately, and support program quality and accreditation data

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Location:

This is a full-time position based at the Phelps Health Hospital in Rolla, Missouri.

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Position Benefits:

• Guaranteed base salary for three years, plus wRVU incentives
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401K with employer match

Comprehensive Benefits

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Our Competitive Edge:

• Supportive organization with team-oriented staff
• Access to state-of-the-art equipment with an organization dedicated to reinvesting in high-quality care; use of Epic EMR, DAX Copilot, etc.
• Hospital-attached clinics in a system that values its employees and work-life balance
• Opportunities for leadership and employer-paid professional development

High-demand service in rural South-Central Missouri

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Location Highlights:

• Endless outdoor activities, fine dining, and more in the breathtaking Ozarks, with nearby Mark Twain National Forest
• Low cost of living, top-rated public schools, and a low crime rate for family-friendly living
• Close proximity to Missouri S&T, Missouri’s No.1 Public University for ROI (Georgetown’s Center on Education)

Welcoming atmosphere with big-city amenities, just 90 minutes from St. Louis

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Join us at Phelps Health and elevate your career while enjoying the beauty and community spirit of Rolla, Missouri!

At Phelps Health, we think we have a better team, benefits, and opportunities for growth than anyone else around, and we invite you to see for yourself! Apply now to join us on our mission in health care.