Job Description
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
Community Care Physicians – Community Care Weight Management and Metabolic Care
Community Care Physicians (CCP), the largest independent multispecialty medical group in the Capital Region, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join Community Care Weight Management and Metabolic Care, a specialized, multidisciplinary program focused on helping patients achieve sustainable weight loss and improved metabolic health.
Position Overview
As an Advanced Practitioner in the Weight Management and Metabolic Care program, you will provide evidence-based care for adult patients with obesity, Type 2 diabetes, and related metabolic conditions. You will work within a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team—including physicians, dietitians, behavioral health specialists, and clinical pharmacists—to deliver personalized treatment plans that integrate lifestyle modification, medical therapy, and ongoing support. (Community Care Physicians)
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations for adult patients with obesity and metabolic conditions
- Develop and manage individualized treatment plans, including lifestyle interventions and medication management when appropriate
- Monitor patient progress through routine follow-ups, adjusting care plans to support long-term success
- Provide education on nutrition, physical activity, and behavior change strategies
- Collaborate closely with dietitians, behavioral health providers, pharmacists, and physicians to ensure coordinated, team-based care
- Order and interpret diagnostic studies and manage comorbid conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in accordance with organizational standards
Practice Highlights
- Multidisciplinary care model, integrating medical providers, registered dietitians, behavioral health specialists, and pharmacists to support sustainable weight loss
- Evidence-based program, combining lifestyle modification with medication management when clinically appropriate
- Focus on metabolic health, including management of obesity, Type 2 diabetes, and related chronic conditions
- Structured, longitudinal care model, with routine follow-up visits to track progress and optimize outcomes
- Comprehensive services, including medical nutrition therapy, diabetes education, and behavioral health support
- Convenient Clifton Park location, based within a health park setting with access to additional CCP specialties
Competitive Compensation starting at $125,000