APRN/PA – Outpatient Medical Weight Management Clinic

University of Arkansas System

. Provide comprehensive outpatient evaluation and management for patients with obesity, overweight, and associated metabolic conditions .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeLittle Rock • United StatesJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in outpatient evaluation and management of obesity and related metabolic conditions, including the development of individualized treatment plans and the prescription of FDA-approved anti-obesity medications. Maintains current knowledge of evidence-based obesity medicine guidelines and collaborates effectively with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient care.

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APRN LicenseMaster’s Degree in NursingNational Certification in Acute Care Nurse PractitionerObesity ManagementPatient Education

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment Plan DevelopmentPharmacologic Weight ManagementDiagnostic Testing InterpretationObesity-Related Comorbidity Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationPatient-Centered CareCultural Competence

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Medical RecordTelehealth Services

Certifications & Qualifications

National Certification in Family Nurse PractitionerLicensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas

Industry Keywords

Obesity MedicineChronic Disease PreventionLifestyle ModificationNutrition CounselingBehavioral Modification

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide comprehensive outpatient evaluation and management for patients with obesity, overweight, and associated metabolic conditions
Perform detailed patient assessments, including medical history, physical examination, obesity-related risk assessment, and evaluation of contributing factors to weight gain
Develop individualized treatment plans involving lifestyle modification, nutrition counseling reinforcement, physical activity, behavioral modification, and pharmacologic weight management therapies
Prescribe and manage FDA-approved anti-obesity medications
Monitor treatment effectiveness, medication tolerance, and patient progress
Evaluate and manage obesity-related comorbidities, including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, obstructive sleep apnea, fatty liver disease, metabolic syndrome, and PCOS
Order and interpret diagnostic testing and laboratory studies
Provide longitudinal follow-up care and ongoing patient education
Collaborate with bariatric surgery teams for referrals, preoperative optimization, and postoperative follow-up
Coordinate care with primary care providers and specialty services
Document patient encounters in the electronic medical record
Participate in telehealth services as appropriate
Collaborate with medical students, residents, fellows, APP students, and allied health learners
Assist with education related to obesity medicine, lifestyle interventions, pharmacologic therapies, and chronic disease prevention
Participate in conferences, continuing education, multidisciplinary meetings, quality improvement, clinical research, presentations, publications, program development, committees, and institutional initiatives
Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based obesity medicine guidelines and emerging therapies
Promote patient-centered, culturally competent, and stigma-free obesity care
Maintain professional licensure, certifications, and credentialing requirements
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

APRN or PA; position will hire for either APRN or PA
APRN: Master’s Degree in Nursing – Family Medicine or Adult Gero Primary Care
APRN: Three (3) years of nursing experience
APRN: Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas
APRN License
APRN: 1 year of APRN experience in a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Clinic
APRN: National certification in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, and Family Nurse Practitioner
PA: Master’s Degree – Physician Assistant
PA: 1 year of PA experience in a Family Medicine or Adult Gero Primary Care
PA License
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
Required license or certificate documentation
Three professional references
Resume
Pre-employment screening, including criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
Up to 10% matched retirement contribution from UAMS
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities
Merchant Discounts
Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy