Internal Medicine Physician Assistant

Medical Weight Loss NP/PA opening in Elmira, NY Located 30 miles south of Ithaca; 2 hours from RochesterSalary Range: $120,000 -$150,000Position Details:

• Full-time, permanent position
• Employed position
• Seeking a compassionate and motivated Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join this Medical Weight Loss Program located in Elmira, NY. This program operates in conjunction with an established Surgical Weight Loss Program, but the focus of this position is non-surgical medical weight management.
• The APP will conduct initial consultations and ongoing follow-up visits for patients seeking weight loss support through lifestyle changes and evidence-based medical therapies, including the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists and other approved medications. The provider will collaborate closely with the bariatric surgery team but will not provide surgical care or perioperative assessments.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations for medical weight loss eligibility.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs, including medication-assisted weight loss.
• Prescribe, monitor, and adjust GLP-1 and other weight loss medications as clinically indicated.
• Monitor and manage patient progress through regular follow-up visits, providing education and support.
• Collaborate with specialty pharmacy services to ensure timely medication authorization and access.
• Coordinate care with the surgical weight loss program, especially for post-bariatric patients entering the medical weight loss pathway.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Engage in patient education and motivational interviewing to support sustainable lifestyle modifications.
• Participate in team meetings and continuous quality improvement efforts for the program.
Qualifications:
• Licensure: Current licensure in New York State as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Experience: Prior experience as an NP/PA provider is required. Experience in weight management, endocrinology, or bariatric care is a plus.
• Certifications: National board certification as an NP or PA; current BLS required.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently within a collaborative care model.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient engagement skills.
Work Schedule:
• Full-time: 36 hours per week.
• Schedule Flexibility: Some flexibility in scheduling is possible and will be discussed during the hiring process.
Income Details / Benefits:
• Highly Competitive Salary
• Generous PTO Allowance
• CME Time and Money
• Relocation Stipend
• Full Malpractice Insurance
• Health, Vision, Dental Benefits
• 401(k) and/or 403(b)

Community: The Southern Finger Lakes and Pennsylvania Grand Canyon area, known locally as the Twin Tiers, offer a truly exceptional lifestyle. Nestled in low rolling hills carved by prehistoric glaciers, the Twin Tiers covers 9,000 square miles of lakes, hills, villages and vineyards and includes over 650 miles of lakefront property.Medical Center Details: Hospital Group delivers quality, compassionate care in a collegial atmosphere. Our affiliate enjoys the highest patient satisfaction rate in the Twin Tiers and is the preferred provider in a 300,000-resident referral area. Our Mission is to partner with each person we serve in order to maximize their physical, emotional, social and spiritual health. Our Vision is to be recognized as the premier regional healthcare system delivering high quality, safe, cost effective, socially responsible health care services to all we serve.