Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistant Endocrinology

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Innovative Medical Group is a leading Medical Group that provides high-quality, patient-centered care to the underserved post-acute patient population. We seek a motivated and compassionate mid-level provider to join our dynamic team. If you are passionate about endocrinology and want to make a difference in patients' lives, we encourage you to apply. We are interested in candidates who are capable of rounding autonomously within a team, especially those with 1 year of prior acute/hospital experience.

Patient Assessment:
Perform comprehensive endocrine assessments, including history, physical exams, lab interpretation, and risk stratification for diabetes and hormonal disorders.

Treatment Planning:
Develop individualized treatment plans based on current clinical guidelines, evidence-based practices, and patient-centered goals.

Chronic Disease Management:
Manage conditions such as diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, adrenal and pituitary conditions, and metabolic syndrome.

Patient

Education:

Educate patients and families on disease processes, lifestyle modifications, medication adherence, and self-management strategies.

Collaborative Care:
Work closely with physicians, dietitians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and optimize patient outcomes.

Procedures:
Perform and interpret point-of-care tests (e.g., glucose monitoring, A1C, thyroid ultrasound if trained), and adjust medications accordingly.

Documentation:
Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and outcomes.

Quality Improvement:
Participate in initiatives to enhance endocrinology service delivery, patient safety, and overall quality of care.

Patient Advocacy:
Advocate for patients’ needs, ensuring they receive comprehensive and compassionate care tailored to their condition.

Education:

Master’s degree in Nursing with certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP). Board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) preferred.

Licensure:
Current state NP license and DEA registration. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) certification.

Experience:

Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner, preferably with exposure to endocrinology, diabetes management, or internal medicine.

Specialization:
Certification in diabetes education (CDE) or endocrinology-focused training is preferred but not required.

Communication

Skills:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members.

Team Player:
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and contribute to a positive and supportive work environment.

Compassion: A strong commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered care.

Problem-Solving:
Strong critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills to manage complex endocrine conditions.