Bariatric Advanced Practice Provider - University of Louisville Hospital

The Bariatric Advanced Practice Provider will function as a provider in the Advanced Bariatrics and Medical Weight Management Clinic space providing medical weight loss management.  The APP will function in collaboration with the medical and surgical physician staff in delivering bariatric care patient care. The primary responsibility as a provider on the Bariatric clinic team will be management of patients with obesity.

The APP will examine patients for initial evaluation, manage side effects, dose titrations and some surgical follow ups. The APP will collect and document data, order and interpret laboratory studies, radiological studies, and prescribe appropriate medications. The Bariatrics Advanced Practice Provider will contribute to excellence in patient care and provide leadership within the Bariatric Center and nursing profession.