Nurse Practitioner (NP) -Weight Loss Specialist

About Us:At Healing Our Village of Maryland Inc., we are passionate aboutempowering individuals to achieve sustainable, healthy lifestyles. Ourmission is to provide compassionate, medically supervised weight lossservices that support long-term success. We are seeking a dedicatedNurse Practitioner (NP) specializing in weight management to join ourteam on a contract basis and help us make a lasting difference in ourcommunity.Position Summary:The Nurse Practitioner will work directly with patients to develop andmanage personalized weight loss programs. The ideal candidate will havea strong background in weight management, excellent patient care skills,and a passion for helping others improve their health and well-being.Key Responsibilities:Perform in-person patient assessments and consultations focused onweight loss and lifestyle changes.Develop individualized, medically sound weight loss treatment plans,including dietary, exercise, behavioral, and pharmacologicalinterventions.Prescribe and manage weight loss medications as appropriate.Provide ongoing education, motivation, and support to help patientsachieve their goals.Track patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant patient records.Collaborate with the clinical team to ensure quality, coordinated care.Qualifications:Active Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in GA.Board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Adult NursePractitioner (ANP) preferred.Previous experience in weight management, obesity medicine,endocrinology, or wellness programs is highly preferred.Strong clinical assessment skills with a focus on patient-centered care.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Preferred Skills:Certification or specialized training in obesity or weight management isa plus.Familiarity with prescribing GLP-1s and other weight loss medications isdesirable.Strong interest in community health and preventative care.Compensation:Competitive contract rate to be discussed based on experience.