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NURSE PRACTITIONER -or- PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

The College of Medicine, Department of Surgery Section of General Surgery Weight Loss is looking for Mid-Level Provider. The Mid-Level Provider will provide outpatient and/or inpatient services in collaboration with a range of professionals, including psychiatrists, psychologists, other mid-level providers, and social workers. This position will support the University’s mission and commitment to excellence and diversity in our students, faculty, staff and all our activities.

Essential Function: Working with a designated supervisor, assist in providing comprehensive, continuous, and personalized care to patients in various areas of behavioral health. Surgery and Bariatric care

Characteristic Duties

• Perform patient evaluations (Initial Assessment) for pre-surgical patients specific to Bariatric surgery.
• Provide supervised health visits with pre-surgical patients meeting specific insurance requirements.
• Counsel patients about a healthy lifestyle and nutrition as well as pre-surgical
• Prescribe/administer medications for bariatric surgical patients as directed by physician and surgical team.
• Lead and participate in case conference reviews for bariatric surgery patients.  Evaluation each patient and presenting to bariatric team including behavioral health, surgeon, and dietitians prior to their surgery date. 
• Participate in peer reviews as needed for insurance coverage.
• Complete clinical phone calls for patient follow-up and consults.
• Participate in research activities.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.

Minimum Qualifications for Nurse Practitioner:   Current/valid RN license to practice in the state of Ohio. A Master's degree in Nursing and graduation from an ANA approved Nurse Practitioner Program. Three (3) years nursing experience. Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

 -OR-

Minimum Qualifications for Physician Assistant:   Graduation from a Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or its predecessor agencies. Certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.  Current/Valid license in the state of Ohio prior to start.

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.

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