Physician Assistant – Bariatric & Obesity Medicine

Baptist Health is seeking a compassionate and motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our rapidly growing Obesity Medicine & Bariatric Weight Loss Program in Jacksonville, Florida.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary program focused on evidence-based, patient-centered obesity care, supporting patients through medical weight management, lifestyle intervention, and bariatric surgery pathways.

Position Highlights

• Outpatient bariatric and obesity medicine practice

• Day shift schedule with work-life balance

• Collaborative, team-based care model

• Combination of in-person and telemedicine visits

• Growing program with opportunity to shape care pathways

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive obesity medicine care, including medical weight management and lifestyle intervention

• Perform holistic patient evaluations (weight history, comorbidities, contributing factors, and barriers to weight loss)

• Collaborate closely with dietitians, wellness coaches, and behavioral health specialists

• Manage obesity-related medical conditions and optimize medications to support weight loss

• Support patients pursuing bariatric surgery through education and pre-surgical optimization

• Provide long-term follow-up for post-bariatric surgery patients, including management of weight regain

• Participate in program expansion initiatives to improve surgical outcomes and reduce risk

Ideal Candidate

• Patient-centered, compassionate, and team-oriented

• Understands obesity as a chronic and complex medical condition

• Interested in obesity medicine and ongoing professional development

• Enjoys a dynamic, evolving clinical environment

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required (DNP preferred for NPs)

• Certified and licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (PA-C)

• New graduates welcome (less than 1 year experience accepted)

Practice Location

• Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville – Downtown

• Jacksonville, Florida

About Baptist Health

Baptist Health is Northeast Florida’s most preferred healthcare system, offering advanced medical technology, nationally recognized specialty programs, and a strong commitment to community health. The system includes Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Wolfson Children’s Hospital, and multiple hospitals and outpatient locations across the region.

If you are passionate about obesity medicine and want to make a meaningful, long-term impact on patients’ lives, we would love to connect.