Tufts Medicine·Stoneham, Massachusetts
Perform outpatient weight and wellness consults and provide comprehensive care for bariatric patients. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to create customized treatment plans and prescribe anti-obesity medications.
Tufts Medical Center Community Care is seeking a full-time Bariatric Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our team of collaborative providers at our Tufts Medicine Weight & Wellness Center in Stoneham, MA. Join an established group of 3 physicians and 3 advanced practitioners in the most comprehensive bariatric surgery program in the region.
The ideal candidate will have experience with and/or a strong interest in bariatrics/weight management and be comfortable evaluating patients for metabolic conditions, creating customized treatment plans, and prescribing anti-obesity medications including GLP-1's in accordance with evidence-based protocols.
About the role: You’ll be a valuable member of the care team alongside Physician and Advanced Practitioner colleagues, working to complete outpatient weight & wellness consults and care for patients
You’ll grow as a clinician as you learn from new colleagues.
You’ll help advance the field of obesity medicine through innovation, quality improvement, and evidence-based care.
You’ll join and contribute to a work environment that is flexible and in-tune with the desires of a modern workforce that values work/life balance.
You’ll embrace one of our most fundamental values of active engagement within our communities, bringing the strength of academic and community care.
You’ll join an organization built on collaborative practices and community.
Graduate of an accredited and/or approved Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
Current license as a Physician Assistant or Registered Nurse/Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Clinical experience in Bariatric Medicine/Weight Management is preferred.
Passionate about caring for a diverse population of Bariatric Medicine/Weight Management patients.
Curious, growth-oriented, and excited to help advance the field of obesity medicine through continuous learning, quality improvement and collaboration.
Current certification in CPR required.
A team player who is excited to work alongside the interdisciplinary team to assist in patient care, support, and satisfaction.
Location: 91 Montvale Avenue, Suite 208, Stoneham, MA 02180
You can submit an application via the apply button located at the top of this listing. Should you have any questions regarding the position please feel free to reach out to Dave Rezendes, Senior Physician and APC Recruiter at david.rezendes@tuftsmedicine.org [david.rezendes@tuftsmedicine.org]
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, an expansive home care network and a large integrated physician network. Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated care team members providing more than 1.5 million patient experiences per year. The health system is the principal teaching affiliate for Tufts University School of Medicine. Tufts Medicine came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care.
At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.
The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.
Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.
$124,800.00 - $156,000.00
Must be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program with a current Massachusetts license and CPR certification. Clinical experience in Bariatric Medicine or Weight Management is preferred.
Market context
Advanced-practice openings in Massachusetts often reflect steady demand in long-term care and skilled nursing settings, where licensed NPs, PAs, and physicians can support complex patient needs. These roles are competitive because employers usually want an active Massachusetts license plus recent facility experience, and this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. If you are applying, confirm your license status and highlight any long-term care or SNF experience clearly in your resume.
