Job Summary
Job Description
Weight Loss/Obesity Medicine Physician Assistant
Location: Fairfax, VA (with occasional travel to South Riding, Merrifield, Vienna)
Practice: Prima Medicine
Schedule: Full-time or Part-time (minimum 3 days per week)
About Prima Medicine
Prima Medicine is a patient-centered medical practice dedicated to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care with a focus on weight loss and obesity management. Our team provides compassionate and individualized treatment plans to help patients achieve long-term health and wellness.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose and manage obesity and related conditions (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia).
- Develop individualized treatment plans, including lifestyle modifications, behavioral counseling, and nutritional guidance.
- Prescribe and manage pharmacotherapy for weight management, including:
- Phentermine and Topiramate
- Naltrexone HCI/Bupropion HCI (Contrave)
- Xenical, Alli (Orlistat)
- Tirzepatide (Mounjaro), Semaglutide (Ozempic), Liraglutide (Saxenda), Semaglutide (Wegovy), Cagrilintide (Zepbound)
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment strategies accordingly.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including dietitians and other healthcare professionals.
Qualifications
- Certified Physician Assistant
- Active Virginia license or willingness to obtain.
- Preferred certification in Obesity Medicine through OMA or ABOM.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in Obesity Medicine, Endocrinology, or Primary Care required (no new graduates at this time).
- Strong understanding of evidence-based obesity treatment methods, including lifestyle interventions and pharmacotherapy.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive compensation with lucrative bonus opportunities.
- Paid time off (PTO) and CME allowance with dedicated time off.
- 401k with 3% safe harbor.
- Malpractice insurance coverage.
- Comprehensive health benefits package.
Our practice is a proud member of Privia Medical Group, a national physician organization with more than 4,300+ providers with over 1,100+ locations in multiple states. Through high-performance physician groups, accountable care organizations, and population health management programs, Privia works in partnership with health plans, health systems, and employers to better align reimbursements to quality and outcomes.
Contact:
Danielle Liberatore
Associate Director, Provider Recruitment
Privia Medical Group