Endocrine Advanced Practice Provider
About The Position
Central Maine Healthcare is seeking an Endocrinology Advanced Practice Provider to serve patients in the Central Maine region. The provider delivers comprehensive outpatient and/or inpatient care for people with endocrine disorders, in accordance with applicable state regulations and organizational policies. Working with endocrinologists and interdisciplinary healthcare teams, the APP assesses, diagnoses, treats, educates, and monitors patients with conditions including diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, adrenal disorders, pituitary diseases, obesity, and other endocrine-related conditions. The role includes comprehensive patient assessment, diagnosis and management, individualized treatment planning, interpretation and communication of diagnostic results, diabetes management, patient education, prescribing within applicable rules, care coordination, and accurate EMR documentation. The APP also participates in quality improvement and clinical performance activities and maintains compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational requirements. The position is full-time and day shift in Lewiston, Maine. The stated compensation estimate is $118,000 to $126,000. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 may be available to qualified candidates, subject to eligibility and payout terms. Benefits listed include health, dental, and vision coverage; malpractice coverage with tail; a retirement plan with employer contribution; paid time off; and a CME allowance. Loan repayment and relocation assistance are described as potential options.
Requirements
- MSN with specialization as an APRN.
- Current state license as a Nurse Practitioner.
- BLS upon hire and maintain current certification.
- Experience with electronic health record systems.
Nice To Haves
- Two years as a nurse practitioner in Endocrinology and Diabetes, or two years as a nurse practitioner in a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine clinic.
- Experience with insulin pumps.
- Experience with continuous glucose monitors (CGMs).
- Experience with intensive insulin regimens.
- Ability to lead or co-lead shared medical appointments (SMAs), providing medical assessments in a group setting.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical history, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations.
- Diagnose and manage endocrine disorders in collaboration with supervising physicians.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans.
- Order, interpret, and communicate laboratory, imaging, and diagnostic test results.
- Manage diabetes care, including insulin therapy, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), and insulin pump management.
- Educate patients about disease management, medications, nutrition, lifestyle modifications, and preventive care.
- Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with state laws and organizational protocols.
- Monitor treatment effectiveness and adjust care plans as needed.
- Document patient encounters accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Coordinate care with primary care providers, specialists, nurses, dietitians, diabetes educators, and other healthcare professionals.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical performance programs.
- Maintain compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational requirements.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Health benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Malpractice coverage with tail
- Retirement plan with employer contribution
- Paid time off
- CME allowance
- Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 for qualified candidates, subject to eligibility and payout terms
- Potential loan repayment options
- Potential relocation assistance
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Job Type
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