Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Wichita, KS
• Facility Name: Ascension Via Christi Weight Management
• Schedule: Part-time, 30 hours per week

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, youll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How you'll make an impact in this role

Join Ascension Via Christi as a Nurse Practitioner in Weight Management and help patients transform their health through compassionate, evidence-based care. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by guiding patients toward sustainable lifestyle changes and long-term wellness.

• Join an experienced. collaborative clinical team
• Call structure: No call required
• Practice setting: Outpatient specialty practice focused on obesity and metabolic health
• Access to Body composition analysis devices and on-site nutrition counseling and group education programs
• Employed position within a nonprofit health system
• Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
• Evaluate and manage patients with obesity and related metabolic conditions
• Develop individualized treatment plans including medical management and lifestyle modification
• CME allowance
• Malpractice coverage with tail provided

About the Facility

• Well-established outpatient weight managementprogram
• Serves a regional population of approximately 650,000 residents
• Supported by a strong integrated referral network
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Providers Choose Ascension

• Collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service

What minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certified Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing preferred.

Education:

• Master's degree of Nursing required.

What additional preferences you'll need

Experience is stronger preferred.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Visa Eligibility

None