APP) - Pediatric Endocrinology

University of Virginia•Charlottesville, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Division of Pediatric Endocrinology in the Department of Pediatrics at UVA Children’s seeks to recruit a full-time Pediatric Endocrinology Advanced Practice Provider (APP). This APP will be an integral member of our interdisciplinary pediatric endocrine team, partnering closely with pediatric endocrinologists, diabetes educators, nutritionists, and other pediatric specialists to maintain and expand access to high-quality, family-centered care for infants, children, and adolescents with complex endocrine disorders. The APP will provide longitudinal outpatient care with an emphasis on diabetes prevention and management, routine endocrine follow-up, and high-touch preventative care for patients with pre-diabetes, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and other endocrine conditions. Responsibilities will include comprehensive patient visits, care coordination, patient and family education, participation in our hybrid care model (in-person and telehealth visits), and collaboration on clinic workflow improvements to increase efficiency and patient satisfaction.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited graduate school of nursing or physician assistant program with a master’s degree.
Department and unit specific experience.
License or license eligible as an Advance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Associate, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, and Certified Nurse Midwife) as set forth by the state of Virginia.
If Nurse Practitioner, license to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required.
Must demonstrate and maintain all credentialing and licensing requirements of UVA Health System, the Virginia Board of Medicine or the Virginia Board of Nursing, and appropriate certifying bodies.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
Current PALS/NRP, as required, specific to position.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as required, specific to position.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience in pediatric endocrinology or diabetes care preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with pediatric endocrinologists, diabetes educators, nutritionists, and primary care providers to manage patient panels across UVA Children’s and affiliated hospitals statewide.
Participates in daily review and documentation of clinic schedules, diabetes device downloads, glucose and laboratory trends, and care plans to ensure clear communication with families and referring clinicians.
Assists in coordinating multidisciplinary care for patients with complex endocrine conditions (including diabetes prevention and management, growth disorders, thyroid disease, and adrenal disorders), including referral coordination, transition planning, and follow-up tracking.
Supports ongoing data collection, quality improvement, and reporting related to clinic access, diabetes prevention program metrics, telehealth utilization, and outcome measures.
Functions as an integral member of the Pediatric Endocrinology team, maintaining compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations relevant to pediatric endocrine care, diabetes devices, and telehealth delivery.
Demonstrates professional accountability through continuing education and participation in endocrinology- and diabetes-specific learning opportunities, including collaboration with endocrinologists, diabetes educators, and nutrition staff.
Upholds UVA Health’s standards for compassionate, family-centered, and evidence-based care.
Contributes to the education of nursing staff, residents, APP colleagues, and allied health professionals on pediatric endocrine topics, diabetes prevention strategies, and best practices for hybrid (in-person/telehealth) care.
Provides direct patient care for pediatric endocrinology patients in outpatient and, as needed, inpatient settings, delivering high-touch longitudinal management for patients with pre-diabetes, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and other endocrine disorders.
Performs comprehensive assessments, orders and interprets diagnostic tests (including labs and diabetes device data), and develops individualized care plans under collaborative practice agreements with supervising physicians.
Leads timely review and triage of diabetes-related concerns (e.g., glucose pattern issues, device alarms, hypo/hyperglycemia events) and coordinates urgent follow-up with the on-call endocrinologist when appropriate.
Engages in patient and family education on lifestyle modification, insulin/medication management, glucose monitoring and devices, and self-management skills; supports behavioral and motivational interventions as part of diabetes prevention programs.
Supports inpatient teams and transitions of care by consulting on hospitalized children with endocrine issues and ensuring clear outpatient follow-up.
Serves as a clinical liaison between the Pediatric Endocrinology Division and collaborating departments, community partners, school nurses, and regional hospitals to ensure continuity and consistency of endocrine care.
Contributes to process improvement and innovation in clinic workflows, diabetes prevention program delivery, and hybrid care models to enhance efficiency, timeliness, and patient outcomes.
Participates in the orientation and mentorship of new staff, APPs, and trainees within the division.
Demonstrates leadership in advancing UVA’s mission for pediatric endocrine care by modeling interdisciplinary collaboration, advocating for access to timely preventive and longitudinal services, and supporting statewide outreach and telehealth expansion.