Intermountain Health·McGregor, Iowa
Provide follow-up and post-operative care for medical weight-loss and foregut surgery patients in collaboration with a surgeon. Review diagnostic studies and support clinic and hospital workflows to enhance patient access.
When you join us, you’ll become a part of a nationally recognized health system dedicated to our mission of “helping people live the healthiest lives possible.” Located just west of Denver, Wheat Ridge offers a welcoming, residential community surrounded by more than 20 parks, local eateries, and scenic trail systems with easy access to the Rocky Mountains. About this role: As an Advanced Practice Provider at our Weight Loss Center + Reflux Center, you will work with a team of healthcare professionals committed to providing quality care and excellent patient experience. In this role, you will partner with a foregut surgeon and an advanced practice provider to deliver follow‑up and post‑operative care for medical weight‑loss and foregut surgery patients. You’ll review diagnostic studies such as EGDs and manometry results, and support clinic and hospital workflows to enhance patient access. Your schedule will be primarily clinic‑based, with morning hospital rounding and occasional after-clinic rounding as needed. With the clinic and hospital on the same campus, you'll spend more time with patients and less time traveling. You’ll practice at Lutheran Clinic Your schedule would be Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm No call requirement This position includes a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance (if applicable) How we'll support you: We care about your well-being, which is why we provide our caregivers with a generous benefits package. In addition, we offer paid time off, license reimbursement, malpractice insurance coverage, and an annual CME allowance to support your continuous growth and development. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package. What you’ll bring: Minimum of 2 years’ experience as an NP or PA required Prior experience in hospital or surgical settings strongly preferred Background in medical weight management strongly preferred APRN or PA-C degree from an accredited program AANP, ANCC or AAPA certification Active, unobstructed Colorado license, or the ability to obtain one BLS and DEA Ability to successfully complete Intermountain Health’s credentialing process About us: Intermountain Health is a model health system by providing extraordinary care and superior service at an affordable cost. We are an integrated not-for-profit system of 33 hospitals, 400 clinics, and a medical group with more than 5,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers across six states in the Mountain West. Our value statements are core to our culture. They reflect the behavior and attitudes that are important to us, are an agreement for how we treat each other, help us make decisions on how to act, and are a promise of what people can expect from us. Learn more about our Mission, Vision, and Values. Intermountain Health was recently recognized by the American Medical Association’s Joy in Medicine award for our commitment to physician wellbeing. We also received the Lorna Breen Wellbeing First Champion award. What does it mean to be a part of Intermountain Health? It means joining the Power of We, building an environment where providers and caregivers can deliver the best in healthcare. Realizing each caregiver and volunteer is vital to providing care to our patients, because WE can only achieve the extraordinary together. Committed to the best in research and most advanced technology, the results are better clinical patient outcomes Life in Wheat Ridge, CO Wheat Ridge is a welcoming suburb on Denver’s west side, offering an appealing blend of historic charm and modern amenities. The community features more than 20 parks, miles of walking and biking trails, and easy access to the Rocky Mountains for outdoor recreation. Known for its diverse local culture, family‑run restaurants, antique shops, and strong residential character, Wheat Ridge provides a relaxed, community‑oriented lifestyle with convenient proximity to Denver’s urban opportunities. Lutheran Medical Center is a 338-bed Level II Trauma Center that provides comprehensive, specialty care to the poor, the vulnerable, our communities and each other. Dating back to 1905, we are proud of the rich history and inspiring mission our hospital has embodied for over 110 years. Physical Requirements Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.). May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period.
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Requires a minimum of 2 years of experience as an NP or PA with an active Colorado license and BLS/DEA certifications. An APRN or PA-C degree from an accredited program and experience in surgical or weight management settings is strongly preferred.
Market context
Advanced-practice roles in Iowa are often tied to ongoing demand for experienced clinicians who can work independently and meet licensure and certification requirements. These positions are competitive because employers commonly look for an accredited NP or PA degree, an active unrestricted Iowa license, national certification, and prior clinical experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification status and Iowa licensure before applying.