Physician Assistant - Lewes
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Job Description
NutriHealth is a leading outpatient private practice specializing in science-based weight management solutions. We are dedicated to transforming lives through comprehensive and personalized approaches to obesity treatment, integrating nutrition planning, fitness, behavior therapy, and pharmacotherapy.
Our team is expanding, and we are seeking a dedicated and experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join us in our mission to help individuals achieve and maintain a healthy weight in our Lewes, DE office.
Responsibilities in Four Key Areas
- Nutrition Planning:
- Collaborate with dietitians to create comprehensive nutrition plans tailored to individual patient needs and goals.
- Provide ongoing support and education on healthy eating habits.
Fitness Integration
- Incorporate fitness and exercise recommendations into patient treatment plans.
- Work closely with patients to set realistic fitness goals and monitor progress.
Behavior Therapy
- Implement behavior therapy techniques to address emotional and behavioral factors contributing to obesity.
- Provide support to help patients overcome challenges in their weight loss journey.
Pharmacotherapy
Prescribe medications as part of a comprehensive treatment plan, monitoring patient responses and adjusting medications as needed.
Qualifications
Current Physician Assistant license
Current DEA License
- Experience in weight management, obesity treatment, or a related field is preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday: 8am - 6pm
Friday: 8am - 2:30pm
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Key Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement personalized weight management plans, including nutrition, fitness, and behavior therapy. They are also responsible for prescribing and monitoring pharmacotherapy to support patients in achieving their health goals.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Lewes at Nutri Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician Assistant roles — ranked against 4,565 active Physician Assistant roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Obesity Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 66% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Delaware is 99.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.5% of Delaware clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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- No weekends
- On-site
Living in Lewes
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $538k
- Typical market rent
- $2,368/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 24 min
- State income tax
- Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.