Advanced Practice Provider- Comprehensive Weight Loss

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Provider Specialty

Obesity Medicine Overview:

Sentara Medical Group is seeking a compassionate and motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing Comprehensive Weight Loss Solutions - Kempsville team in Norfolk, VA. This is an excellent opportunity for a provider with experience in Obesity Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Endocrinology who is passionate about helping patients achieve lasting health outcomes through medical weight management and lifestyle intervention.

Position Highlights

• •Monday-Friday schedule (8:00 AM-4:30 PM)
• •No call responsibilities
• •Hybrid practice model combining in-person visits and telehealth
• •1-2 years of experience highly preferred

Key Responsibilities

• •Provide evidence-based care for patients seeking weight loss options with medication management using FDA approved anti-obesity medications, and ability to identify OTC medications/supplements/vitamins that may influence weight
• •Identify barriers to medication adherence and use behavior change counseling techniques when formulating treatment plan with patient through motivational interviewing
• •Assign meal plans along with diet/nutrition counseling
• •Educate patients on benefits of intensive, comprehensive treatment and lifestyle modifications while incorporating cultural considerations into treatment plans
• •Problem-solve with patients to address barriers to treatment and refer to services to address social barriers (SNAP, WIC, Behavioral Therapy, PT/OT/Speech and other medical specialties as needed.)

Position Benefits:

• •Comprehensive Benefits Package including Health, Dental, Vision, and more
• •Retirement Packages with Matching Contribution
• •Malpractice and Tail Coverage
• •$3,000 Annual CME Allowance
• •$5,000 Annual Quality Performance Incentive
• •$10,000 Student Loan Reimbursement Program
• •Fully integrated EHR ( Epic )
• •PSLF eligible, Non-Profit

• Why Norfolk?
• Life in coastal Virginia provides rich and diverse recreational and cultural offerings in addition to fabulous historic sites. Our communities are consistently ranked among the top places to live in the US with great public and private school options and superb outdoor recreation. Bike, swim, sail, kayak, fish, or simply relax on miles of beautiful beaches, then enjoy waterfront dining and entertainment at Norfolk's Waterside District.


We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $100,900.80 - $312,000.00 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full-time colleague working 2,080 hours annually.

Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.
 Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

Emergency Backup Care

Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans

Life Insurance

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education

Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000

Pet Insurance

Legal Resources Plan

Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Providers at Sentara are eligible for special benefits such as Annual CME Allowance and 100% malpractice and tail coverage.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs providers in the following states:

North Carolina, Nevada, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.