Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Bariatrics
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Job Description
Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri.
No matter where you start with us, we’re committed to taking our team to the top. If you’re ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family.
We’re seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant--Bariatrics who shares our C.A.R.E.S. values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Service.
Position Summary
The Bariatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant cares for bariatric patients, working with surgeons, dietitians, and others in clinic, inpatient units, and the operating room settings.
- Evaluate candidates for bariatric surgery, including histories, physicals, and obesity-related conditions
- Order and interpret preoperative labs, imaging, and screening; coordinate clearances and insurance documentation
- Educate patients on procedures, preoperative diet, and lifestyle changes, and obtain informed consent
- Round on inpatients and manage postoperative care, pain, wounds, and complications such as leaks or strictures
- Provide long-term follow-up: weight loss, nutrition, vitamin and mineral monitoring, and medication adjustments
- Manage comorbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, and sleep apnea as they change after surgery
- Assist in the operating room and perform credentialed bedside and clinic procedures
- Document accurately, and support program quality and accreditation data
Location: This is a full-time position based at the Phelps Health Hospital in Rolla, Missouri.
Position Benefits
- Guaranteed base salary for three years, plus wRVU incentives
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401K with employer match
- Comprehensive Benefits
Our Competitive Edge
Supportive Organization with Team-oriented Staff
- Access to state-of-the-art equipment with an organization dedicated to reinvesting in high-quality care; use of Epic EMR, DAX Copilot, etc.
- Hospital-attached clinics in a system that values its employees and work-life balance
- Opportunities for leadership and employer-paid professional development
- High-demand service in rural South-Central Missouri
Location Highlights
Endless outdoor activities, fine dining, and more in the breathtaking Ozarks, with nearby Mark Twain National Forest
- Low cost of living, top-rated public schools, and a low crime rate for family-friendly living
- Close proximity to Missouri S&T, Missouri’s No.1 Public University for ROI (Georgetown’s Center on Education)
- Welcoming atmosphere with big-city amenities, just 90 minutes from St. Louis
Join us at Phelps Health and elevate your career while enjoying the beauty and community spirit of Rolla, Missouri!
At Phelps Health, we think we have a better team, benefits, and opportunities for growth than anyone else around, and we invite you to see for yourself! Apply now to join us on our mission in health care.
Key Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will evaluate bariatric surgery candidates and manage their care across clinic, inpatient, and operating room settings. Responsibilities include ordering diagnostic tests, educating patients, managing postoperative recovery, and monitoring long-term health outcomes.
Requirements
The candidate must be a licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant capable of performing physicals, interpreting labs, and assisting in surgical procedures. They should demonstrate a commitment to the organization's C.A.R.E.S. values and possess the ability to manage complex comorbidities.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Bariatrics — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 68% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 5,000 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $50 per wRVU — implying roughly $250k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician Assistant median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)36 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Missouri index 90.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician Assistant listings in Missouri | 56 active | 4,650 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 68% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Implied production pay | ~$250k | $50/wRVU × 5,000 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU |
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Benefits & Perks
Living in Rolla
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $235k
- Typical market rent
- $829/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 14 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.