Description
Nurse Practitioner - Bariatric Surgery & Weight Loss Management - MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Help patients transform their health. Join a nationally recognized bariatric program that blends surgical excellence with comprehensive medical weight management—backed by MedStar Health's resources and a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as a key clinician in the Bariatric Surgery program, delivering pre-op optimization, post-op care, and long-term follow-up.
Lead medical weight loss management (nutrition/behavioral integration, anti-obesity pharmacotherapy, and longitudinal care plans).
Coordinate individualized, whole-person care with bariatric surgeons, registered dietitians, behavioral health, and gastroenterology.
Educate patients and families, run group visits/classes, and contribute to quality improvement, clinical pathways, and outcomes tracking.
Utilize telehealth where appropriate to enhance access and continuity.
Outpatient-only practice (no weekends/holidays)
Experience
Nurse Practitioner licensure (or eligibility) and national certification.
Passion for caring for people living with obesity and related comorbidities.
Bariatric/obesity medicine experience preferred (new graduate NPs with strong interest are welcome).
Team-first mindset, strong patient education skills, and comfort with guideline-based chronic disease management.
Why MedStar Georgetown
Be part of a mission-driven academic medical center with a supportive NP community, evidence-based protocols, and opportunities to grow your expertise in metabolic and bariatric care.
Compensation & benefits
Competitive salary
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid malpractice insurance
Generous paid time off
CME leave and allowance
Retirement plan – 403(b) with employer match
Ready to make a meaningful impact in bariatric health? Join us in the nation's capital and help patients achieve lasting weight-loss success and better quality of life.
To learn more about this position, or to apply, please send a note and your CV to Dawn.M.Skupin@MedStar.net
The hiring range for this position is between $115,000-$143,619.
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