Outpatient Bariatric Surgery Nurse Practitioner

About the Job Outpatient Bariatric Surgery Nurse Practitioner - MedStar Washington Hospital Center MedStar Medical Group offers a rewarding career with a unique patient population in the metropolitan Washington, D. C. area. Become part of an organization that welcomes your experience, input, and leadership—as a clinician and healthcare expert.

We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner to join our Bariatric & General Surgery team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Our exceptional team of Bariatric and General surgeons as well as advanced practice providers treats a wide range of patients with obesity-related illnesses that affect patients' overall quality of life. Although surgery may be an attractive option for eliminating excess weight, it is essential that the procedure be matched with the patient’s specific condition, and complemented by a customized, comprehensive health management strategy to achieve the best possible outcomes for each individual patient.

Using a multidisciplinary approach, we partner with colleagues from other disciplines including registered dietitians, behavioral health, and gastroenterology to develop highly individualized care plans that treat the whole patient. This approach provides patients with high-quality care that is unmatched in our service area. The NP in this role will join our Integrated Surgical Services team to provide medical management and long-term follow-up care for our Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery patients.

The schedule for this Outpatient role will be Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm excluding holidays or weekends.

• Completion and graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program CPR certification Eligible for Maryland and DC licenses Bariatric and/or General surgery experience preferred but not required New grads are welcome to apply! Come join our wonderful team of professionals in our Bariatric & General Surgery department! As a MedStar Medical Group clinician, you can expect:
• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Generous paid time off
• CME leave and CME allowance
• Retirement plan – 403(b) with % employer match Be a part of a nationally recognized surgical team in a health system that is the largest provider of services in the Baltimore/Washington region. With our experienced team and MedStar’s resources, you can have a rewarding and long-term career. Join us in the nation’s capital and enjoy a great quality of life which features fun, culture, and diversity. We look forward to working with you. MedStar Medical Group is an equal opportunity employer. MedStar Health is a 501c(3) organization. This position has a hiring range of USD $115,000.00 - USD $190,000.00 /Yr.